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Jacob's Journal of Doom: The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious Life of an Almost-Deacon
When Jacob learns about the importance of keeping a journal, he begins writing about and sketching his experiences at church, Scouts, school, and at home--the good, the bad, and the hilarious.
Hardcover, 208 pages
Published
July 31st 2012
by Deseret Book Company
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3.8567 stars to you Jacob's Journal of Doom! This is one I would totally recommend to people at my job. There were a lot of funny parts in this book that made me giggle and I know a lot of grade school aged kids that will love this book! Even adults like me who are suckers for fun middle reader books. It was a good mix of funny and lesson learning! If you're LDS and like a good comic book story-mazeltovah! Have at this book! That being said I just couldn't give it a higher review because there i...more
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I may be thirty-something years old but I found Jacob’s Journal of Doom to be well-written, enjoyable and highly entertaining. I laughed out loud several times, knowing there were probably a few things that my kids were too young to realize were funny. (From before they were born, not maturity level.)
Woven into the story were themes of justice, mercy, forgiveness, missionary work and family unity. These are presented through Jacob’s experiences, frustrations, and lessons learned. I thin...more
I may be thirty-something years old but I found Jacob’s Journal of Doom to be well-written, enjoyable and highly entertaining. I laughed out loud several times, knowing there were probably a few things that my kids were too young to realize were funny. (From before they were born, not maturity level.)
Woven into the story were themes of justice, mercy, forgiveness, missionary work and family unity. These are presented through Jacob’s experiences, frustrations, and lessons learned. I thin...more
I started reading this book at lunch and took it home to finish that night...yes it was THAT good!
A really fun sense of humor and amazing illustrations makes this book easy to read.
Very similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but with an LDS twist.
A really fun sense of humor and amazing illustrations makes this book easy to read.
Very similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but with an LDS twist.
This gets five stars because my 10 year old, 8 year old, and 7 year old each read it without prompting. They loved it and giggled sharing their favorite parts. Of course I had already finished it and I found it very amusing myself. Then an 8 year old friend stopped by and wouldn't put the book down. She only agreed to leave our house (because she wasn't finished) when her mother agreed to buy her a copy of her own.
VERY funny book about a young man that goes to LDS church with daily troubles such as bullies and three sisters. I finished this book in about an hour, and there were many moments when I laughed out loud! I recommend this book to everyone, very enjoyable and a quick read.
I wanted to read this because two granddaughters gave it rave reviews. And they were right - I wish they had made books like this when I was eleven! I highly recommend this to every young person and everyone else who can remember being young. It's quick, easy, and lots of fun.
As humorous and enjoyable as Diary of a Wimpy Kid with the added bonus of having a few really good inspirational stories. Great illustrations too. Kids, and grown-ups who can remember what it was like to be a kid, should all be able to relate.
I absolutely LOVED this book. It is so much better than "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" mostly because of some good examples and spiritual lessons. I highly recommend this book to other Mormons and those seeking for a good influence.
Well done! I was hesitant at first, I love the Wimpy Kid, but this was funny and even had some subtle approaches to the gospel. Any kid 9-12 would love it, especially boys.
This book is just fantastic. I think every LDS family will enjoy this book. Jacob's story rings so true it has you laughing at any age.
Cute book, great for boys 8-12. Like the Wimpy Kids books, but written for the LDS audience. No inappropriate jokes or drawings.
In this offshoot of the Wimpy Kid vein that so many have followed, there are flashes of hilarity, but overall, I was non-plussed. It's cheesy, but not overly cheddared, especially for LDS fiction. Very clean. A little too much happily-ever-after for me.
Excellent book for boys on school, church, family, and life in general. It has a great message and was a fun read.
Great little book in the format of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Luke loved this one! Hope more follow soon.
Dec 16, 2012
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Just as funny and entertaining as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, I'll recommend it to all my nieces and nephews!
This book was awesome!
I'm biased, yes, but I also think this a great book, especially for LDS kids who want to be able to relate to a main character who shares a lot of their beliefs and challenges.
But beyond that, the book is just a load of fun: fun writing, fun pictures, fun format. Not only will kids who love to read devour this, it might just hook some reluctant readers, too.
And I think adults will get a kick out of it, as well.
But beyond that, the book is just a load of fun: fun writing, fun pictures, fun format. Not only will kids who love to read devour this, it might just hook some reluctant readers, too.
And I think adults will get a kick out of it, as well.
Great book for kids! Teaches all the right stuff and is still cool!
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