reapuu

3 years ago

Jensen Graham can identify with many middle schoolers. Hates math, has trouble finding a seat at lunch, failing grades and doesn’t seem to belong. Jensen dreams of becoming an astronaut and exploring on Mars, and becoming a hero for his friends. Yet, Jensen ponders over whether his friends are really... friends? His art club friends make fun of him and call him names for fun. Jensen knows it’s not serious, and they are really his friends, but he’s still uncomfortable about it. Lately Jensen has been bullied by Foster and Yanic, two middle schoolers who love to bully others. They call him “fat and stupid”, and make mean jokes and leave notes so that Jensen can’t use evidence to tell on them. Jensen joins the newspaper crew to run away from Foster and Yanic, and they discuss this bullying issue further. When Jensen is given a survey, and the last question on it says, “Do you know someone that would save you a seat, or do you feel isolated or alone?” Jensen does not know how to answer, and his middle school life gets worse and worse. Can Jensen solve his problems? Or will life continue to go on like this?

carmen28259

4 years ago

it was not my favorite book but i am pretty sure that a lot of other people would like it though.

applebutter

5 years ago

This is a Incredible book. I love this author and the books that this author has written. Such a great book for boys and girls

kawaiiunipuppy

5 years ago

its a great book really it does not change the chapter book.

zijiwagu-156857521459

5 years ago

i like the book

inmemoryofcpr

5 years ago

In the sequel to the book, "Awkward,"Jensen, the daydreamer, imagines that he is his friends' hero. But surviving middle school is now harder than ever. Getting along with his friends is hard, his homework is hard, and when he joins the newspaper team, the pressure becomes even bigger and bigger.

smilingsunshine

5 years ago

I read this book because I had the book "Awkward" and I wanted to read another book by the author Svetlana Chmakova because I like her art style and the way her books flow.

jams101

6 years ago

Best book evvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvver

Macylynn1

6 years ago

I thought this book was really good because if kids who read the book were bullied or are being bullied they might feel better because they could relate to the main character. I believe this book could help children have hope for better school days and it could help children see that it's good to break out of their shell.

bribat1920

5 years ago

i totally agree, it really does show a side to things some people wouldnt know about,and it gives kids a thing to really relate to and will help people get through some hard days

bookstory14

6 years ago

Svetlana Chmakova has done it again! This graphic novel is an example of the basic middle school life. Jensen is prepared for anything-sunspots, earthquakes, even a zombie apocalypse! He's just an ordinary kid. He loves art club, hates math, dreams big dreams, and tries to get through school without getting noticed by the mean kids. For Jensen, this is everyday life! He even imagines it as a video game! But when the bullying starts to get out of control and things take a turn for the worse, Jensen must seek all the good and be brave. I really like the Awkward series because it's great examples of teen issue and can get to your emotions. I almost cried during the middle when I saw how badly Jensen was being bullied. But all in all, if you don't like graphic novels, this book will sure change your mind! - BKS reviews