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Adam Canfield, Watch Your Back! (Adam Canfield of the Slash)
The star reporter is caught up in a big scoop — but this time it’s about him — in a savvy, engaging story that takes on school bullies and other tyrants.
For overprogrammed middle-grader Adam Canfield, waking up to a snow day is a dream come true — a chance to sleep late, put off planning the next issue of THE SLASH, and make some quick cash with his shovel. But the dream t...more
For overprogrammed middle-grader Adam Canfield, waking up to a snow day is a dream come true — a chance to sleep late, put off planning the next issue of THE SLASH, and make some quick cash with his shovel. But the dream t...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
October 23rd 2007
by Candlewick Press
(first published 2006)
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This is the second book in the Adam Canfield series, but the first I've read. It was a Young Hoosier nominee for 2010 so I was intrigued enough to pick it up and give it a try.
My only regret is that I waited so late to start this series. I absolutely loved it from beginning to end.
The novel centers around a middle school student named Adam Canfield who is co-editor of his school newspaper, The Slash. At the very beginning of the book, Adam is a victim of a mugging by f...more
My only regret is that I waited so late to start this series. I absolutely loved it from beginning to end.
The novel centers around a middle school student named Adam Canfield who is co-editor of his school newspaper, The Slash. At the very beginning of the book, Adam is a victim of a mugging by f...more
Adam inspired me to start a STUDENT newspaper. We have one at school, but the teachers write it. I think the school should let the kids write!! Adam digs 'till he uncovers the truth!
Adam Canfield is back to get the scoop! Unfortunately, this time he is the scoop, after he is robbed of his snow shoveling money which spurs the staff of the Slash to create a bully survey that will be published in the Spring paper. More run-ins with Mrs. Boland an her hair-brained schemes to sanitize the community abound. Same stuff as the first book, a great follow-up.
The good thing about this book is that you could give it to both girl readers and boy readers. Most of the story is about a smart, funny kid. Some of the story is about a scandel. Less of the story is about a mugging. If this doesn't sound interesting, then this is probably not the book for you.
This and the first Adam Canfield novel are rather good. We listened to the first one several years ago and loved it. This one is equally filled with kids facing modern day issues and triumphing over the evil adults.
Another lesson for school journalists. Well written, but I got enough from the first Adam Canfield book without reading the sequel. I don't think I'll bother with the third in the trilogy.
More muckraking in Harris Elementary; Co-editor Adam takes on bullies, environmental enemies, powerful townspeople, and his science teacher.
Not the best Young Hoosier I've read in my life time ... Kind of boring and lengthy, although it was about school journalism, something that was once near and dear to my heart.
Ages 9+ (some sneaky adult humor - a teacher named "Bleepin" who is referred to as "That Bleepin idiot") A worthy followup!
Great book, fun characters, and smalltwists that keep you entertained. Loved it, and I want to read more Adam Canfield books!
Katie
marked it as to-read
Recommended by Mary Pat Callihan
Young Adult
What a great series for budding journalists!
This was a fast-paced read that was an inside look into investigative journalism. I enjoyed it.
A bit less cohesive than the first one, but still really involving, and Adam is a really likeable, believeable guy. Also, the ending bodes well for the possibility of a third book...anybody know if there's plans for a trilogy (or more)?
didn't mind not reading the first one. very engaging. i loved how race wasn't really an issue until it was. i'm not sure why i love high school reporter stories so much.
Another great book about the power of the written word. It really shows how even kids can make a difference in the lives of others and seek the truth. Can they save the Slash?
So far Adam being troubled by bulleis who took his snow shoveling money, then his friends at the school paper find out and want to write about it in their catalog.
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Nice story about two reporters who take on big stories. The characters are realistic and well drawn. Reviewed for the Dolly Gray Award
boring.....
Aaron
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I think this is a great book so far
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