Its summertime and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg's dad has other plans: He's decided that some father-son bonding time is in order. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg's plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.
Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog is the second book of the Stick Dog book series. In this, the five dogs start off relaxing on a hot summer day near a river. Then, they hear a tingling bell, the origin of which each dog guesses. One dog suspect that it is a flying cuckoo clock controlled by a cuckoo bird. They investigate, and it turns out to be a frankfurter (hot dog) truck. They are extremely hungry as dogs always are, and devise plans to steal some hot dogs.
Greg Heffley’s middle school is in big trouble. See, the people at Greg’s school aren’t exactly the smartest. So, when standardized testing scores for Larry Mack Middle School come out, they are abysmal scores. Because of this, funding gets cut into the school, leading to all sorts of wacky situations Greg has to deal with, like rationing school supplies, advertisements plastered everywhere across the school, renting out rooms to the police and beekeepers, and so much more, all with a school that is falling apart.
Nate Wright, an 11-year-old sixth grader at P.S. 38, knows he's destined for greatness. He even has a list of things he could be great at. When he opens a fortune cookie that says he'll achieve greatness today, his ambitions hit an all-time high. Nate is sure it's his time to shine, but the big question is: what will he be great at? As the day goes on, things keep going wrong, and he makes one teacher after another furious at him. Will he actually achieve greatness like the fortune says, or will this day just end up on Nate's "Worst Days Ever" list?
Big Nate Flips out is just one of the books of the whimsical Big Nate series, and will not leave you disappointed! Nate has just joined the yearbook club with his two best friends, Francis and Teddy. To their dismay, the director is Gina, a bossy fellow sixth grader. Nate decides that his role in the yearbook should be photographer so he can contribute lots of goofy candids for his fellow classmates to enjoy.
Nate is sick and tired of Jefferson winning all the time. That is, Jefferson Middle School, who seems to be better than P.S. 38, at EVERYTHING. From basketball, to soccer, to even academics, Jefferson always finds a way to beat P.S. 38. But when the P.S. 38 buildings are discovered to have multiple problems that are so bad that classes can’t resume, where do you think Nate and friends are supposed to go? That’s right, Jefferson Middle School, which is just as snobby as the students. But everyone has an Achilles' heel, even Jefferson.
The story starts off in PS 38 Middle school, focused on Nate Wright as the main character. He’s stuck with Gina, his all-time enemy, in a class project for his least favorite teacher Mrs. Godfrey, aka Godzilla. To make matters worse, Gina ALSO ends up on his fleeceball team, right when Nate is set to win his first fleeceball championship ever. This is his moment for glory, but Gina's sure to steal his thunder, or ruin everything. Will Nate win or lose? Pass or fail? Or end up in detention . . . AGAIN?
Summary: Greg is determined to prove to his father that he's not a "wimp" and can toughen up. His various attempts to impress his dad led to a series of funny misadventures, from failed wrestling team tryouts to disastrous camping trips. The inclusion of Greg's handwritten journal entries and Kinney's witty writing style make the book relatable and accessible to young readers.
This book is the 3rd edition to the Max and the Midknights series, and has not left me disappointed! This book has new characters, more humor and lots of action! Another reason why I love this book is because it answered a lot of my questions from the previous books, and I felt very satisfied after finishing the book. I would definitely recommend this book to people who are just looking for a good action or thriller book!
Summary: Greg Heffley continues his middle school journey and faces new challenges. This time, it's not just the bullies at school that he has to deal with, but also his older brother, Rodrick. As Greg navigates through the ups and downs of adolescence, he learns valuable lessons about family, friendship, and growing up. With its humor and relatable themes, this book offers an entertaining and insightful look into the life of a middle schooler.
