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The Fourth Stall #3
The Fourth Stall Part III
The story of Mac, Vince, and middle-school organized crime comes to its thrilling conclusion in the third book of Chris Rylander’s Fourth Stall saga, a series that combines a Godfather -like tale of crime and betrayal with hilarious school comedy à la Jack Gantos. Their business is finished, and Mac’s and Vince’s lives have become something they have never been before—simple. None of the fortune or the glory, none of the risk or the threat of juvenile prison. There’s even a new business that has stepped in to take its place (and take the heat off Mac and Vince for once). Things couldn’t be better. But that was before things at their middle school started to go haywire. Before they found out that there’s a new crime boss at a school another town over trying to consolidate power. And before their old nemesis, Staples, came back to town begging for help after his stint in the clink. Just when Mac and Vince thought they were out, the business pulls them back in. But this time, will they be able to escape with their lives and their permanent records intact?
304 pages, Hardcover
First published February 5, 2013
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March 30, 2015
I loved it so much! (it's not surprising that I love it). I wish there was a part lV. But it was a great way to end the series. The story glued your eyes to the pages and blocked out everything else! I recommend this trilogy to anyone.
October 12, 2020
The third in the middle school series trilogy that had a fun, albeit sad, and satisfying ending. Our hero, Mac, who runs his business from the 4th stall of the boys bathroom, where he takes care of the schools problems, turns out to be too much for him and so he tries to get out of the business by handing it over to someone else. But as everyone tells him, you can't really get away from the business if you don't take your hands out of it, and so he gets drawn back in. It turns out to be the biggest problem yet he has to solve, so big, he has to call in the favors of every associate and bully he's ever worked with. Much hilariousness ensues, and although I would have liked a slightly neater ending with Mac being the hero in every problem, Rylander stays true to real life in showing that not everything works out how you expect. Probably my favorite of the three books, and I have now made my eldest son happy by reading a series he's recommended. Off to read another series that another one of my sons is in. Reading the same books as my kids provides an enjoyable relief from the heavier stuff I usually read, and allows me to connect with my children. I highly recommend this endeavor and this book!
May 27, 2018
This book was a bit better than the previous ones, it built suspense better than the other ones and this one I really felt had similarities from The Godfather with the rival mafias. You would like this book if you enjoy mafia/crime books. A theme in this book is to know when to give up or surrender to fight another day.
November 12, 2014
I started reading this book because I had decided to read the final book of the Fourth Stall Triology. The book proved to be a very nice read, almost exceeding the past 2 iterations.
What I liked about the book was the honesty and dedication of the characters in the story. For example, when Mac was suffering expulsion due to him being framed by his email address being connected to the attack on the school computers, leaving all of them internally destroyed, his best friend Vince was also accused, naturally since they were best friends. However, instead of blaming Vince and making him a part of the story, Mac did everything in his power to prevent Vince from getting in trouble. The traits of the characters are what make the book so insightful to read.
What I liked about the book was the honesty and dedication of the characters in the story. For example, when Mac was suffering expulsion due to him being framed by his email address being connected to the attack on the school computers, leaving all of them internally destroyed, his best friend Vince was also accused, naturally since they were best friends. However, instead of blaming Vince and making him a part of the story, Mac did everything in his power to prevent Vince from getting in trouble. The traits of the characters are what make the book so insightful to read.
March 16, 2016
Wonderful book, but the ending felt a bit to real for me. It was almost too real. I get that the book is based off of stuff that truly could've happened, but based on all of the other events, I was expecting a happier ending. In all, it was an amazing book, and the (almost) perfect way to end the series.
November 20, 2023
I was blown away by my level of engagement when reading the Fourth Stall series. Usually I enjoy one of the books in a series and find the other to be quite mediocre or disengaging. This absolutely wasn't the case with this series .
Mac is approached by a familiar foe in Staples who benevolently requests Mac to help him get his sister back. Mac seeing that Staples has changed and has genuine care and need for his sister considers way he can help however Mac wants to keep his days of business long gone. Mac gets entangled in his old ways however when his school is being bombarded with attacks from an unknown source at an other school and its once again up to Mac to help the school.
The character development is sublime as Staples, once a menacing and terrifying figure for students at Macs school is now a quiet, reserved figure who wants the good for him and his sister. I really enjoyed the way Chris Rylander is able to fit Staples and revolve part of the plot around him. I believe his character in the book added an important presence and impacted the plot, Staples sister not being as innocent as she seems is a changing point in the story that kept me engaged. The plot twists were more subtle in the book but when they did they still caught me off guard.
I believe I enjoy these kinds of book as there is a sense of relatability, I feel like I can relate and connect when hearing the story told rather than a fantasy book where nothing is real. I feel that the relatability factor is a major part of why I found the book so engaging. I would definitely not only recommend this book but the whole series, the character development, plot twists and suspense has been expertly crafted by Chris Rylander. A 10/10 series in my head
Mac is approached by a familiar foe in Staples who benevolently requests Mac to help him get his sister back. Mac seeing that Staples has changed and has genuine care and need for his sister considers way he can help however Mac wants to keep his days of business long gone. Mac gets entangled in his old ways however when his school is being bombarded with attacks from an unknown source at an other school and its once again up to Mac to help the school.
The character development is sublime as Staples, once a menacing and terrifying figure for students at Macs school is now a quiet, reserved figure who wants the good for him and his sister. I really enjoyed the way Chris Rylander is able to fit Staples and revolve part of the plot around him. I believe his character in the book added an important presence and impacted the plot, Staples sister not being as innocent as she seems is a changing point in the story that kept me engaged. The plot twists were more subtle in the book but when they did they still caught me off guard.
I believe I enjoy these kinds of book as there is a sense of relatability, I feel like I can relate and connect when hearing the story told rather than a fantasy book where nothing is real. I feel that the relatability factor is a major part of why I found the book so engaging. I would definitely not only recommend this book but the whole series, the character development, plot twists and suspense has been expertly crafted by Chris Rylander. A 10/10 series in my head
May 6, 2020
The Fourth Stall (Part III) is a fictional book written by Chris Rylander. In the book, Mac thinks he's out of business for good because of what happened last year with the SMARTS. Kids still were coming up to him to ask for help and it was really hard for Mac to say no but he had too. Then one day this guy named Jimmy wants to run Mac's business since the principals were watching Mac 24/7. Mac and Vince both agreed, but little did they know, Jimmy was a trouble maker. Staples was in a Big Brother program and he had to be Vince's big brother. So Staples brought them to Theif Valley where his little sister was. (If you didn't know, Staples had to be separated from his little sister) A couple of days past and Mac finds out that Theif Valley has a business just like his. So Mac went to Theif Valley and he started a fight with a little kid and then a lunch supervisor comes over and tries to bring him to the principal's office but the teacher gets distracted and Mac made a run for it. He hides in the janitor's closet and when the lunch supervisor almost finds him, something happens to Mac. Read the book to find out. I think this book was very interesting, and it got your adrenaline running. But the book did take a while to get into. I gave this book a 5 out of 5 stars because it was very interesting and I did not expect it to go the way that it did. I really wish there was a 4th one, but there's not. I think the theme of the book is always listen to your heart because Mac really thought that he was done for good but he didn't listen to his heart and he got himself in even more trouble.
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May 3, 2020Mac and Vince "retire" from the business of helping kids in school with troubles such as test answers to bullying since they want to live the normal teenage life. But Staples, ruthless teen crime boss that was stopped by Mac and Vince due to his trouble-causing, comes to Mac and asks him for a favor. He asks Mac to reopen the business to help him free his sister from dreaded foster care. Mac talks to Vince about reopening the business. When they do reopen the business, things don't go as planned. The conflict in the story is when Mac and Vince decided to stop running their business, they find out it's not over yet for them. Staples, ruthless teen crime boss, comes to Mac and asks him to help him with his sister, but Mac refuses and says that the business is closed and can't help anyone again. But staples begs for help in getting his sister out of foster care. Mac then talks to Vince about reopening the business. However, they had some trouble opening back their business in school since Jimmy, the new crime boss at school offers to take over Mac and Vince's business. Jimmy causes trouble after their refusal and the two boys have to stop him while helping to save Staple's sister.
If I had to pick something to change, it would be the fact that Staple's attitude changes so unrealistically because before he was a psychopath bent on killing them and making a scam of a business. Then, he changes into a "Big Brother". This was a program for kids that didn't have a dad to have someone to play with.
If I had to pick something to change, it would be the fact that Staple's attitude changes so unrealistically because before he was a psychopath bent on killing them and making a scam of a business. Then, he changes into a "Big Brother". This was a program for kids that didn't have a dad to have someone to play with.
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July 3, 2023
This book, The Fourth Stall is made by Chris Rylander. Mac loses his business and the suits are watching him. His nemesis, Staples, asks Mac for help but Mac says no because the suits are watching him. When Mac goes back to school Mitch and Lloyd ask him to meet with Jimmy Two Toned.
This book was funny because there is always a lot of new quotes from Vince's Grandma.
The main characters are Mac and Vince. And the antagonists are Kinko, Michi Oba, and Sue.
One of the characters, Lloyd reminds me of a Lloyd in another TV show because they have the same first name.
Mac and Vince find out that someone wanted Jimmy Two Toned owes someone 4 grand. When Staples wants to help Mac he tells him about a person named KenCo. Mac finds out that KenCo is Staples sister. And she calls herself- Kinko. Mac and Kinko make a deal and Jimmy Two Tone saves his business but Mac has to repay his dept.
My favorite part was when Mac gets money very fast to repay the dept. It was very cool because they said they have not gotten over 1 grand in a week and they broke that record by a long shot and reached 4 grand.
I liked the quote that Vince's Grandma said: "Sometimes you just know the answer, and other times you need to wait for the arrival of Dr. Appleplasty and his team of uber talented, talking lizard people."
This book was fast for me to read and I would recommend it to other kids around my age because its fun to read, and it has a lot of grandma quotes.
This book was funny because there is always a lot of new quotes from Vince's Grandma.
The main characters are Mac and Vince. And the antagonists are Kinko, Michi Oba, and Sue.
One of the characters, Lloyd reminds me of a Lloyd in another TV show because they have the same first name.
Mac and Vince find out that someone wanted Jimmy Two Toned owes someone 4 grand. When Staples wants to help Mac he tells him about a person named KenCo. Mac finds out that KenCo is Staples sister. And she calls herself- Kinko. Mac and Kinko make a deal and Jimmy Two Tone saves his business but Mac has to repay his dept.
My favorite part was when Mac gets money very fast to repay the dept. It was very cool because they said they have not gotten over 1 grand in a week and they broke that record by a long shot and reached 4 grand.
I liked the quote that Vince's Grandma said: "Sometimes you just know the answer, and other times you need to wait for the arrival of Dr. Appleplasty and his team of uber talented, talking lizard people."
This book was fast for me to read and I would recommend it to other kids around my age because its fun to read, and it has a lot of grandma quotes.
June 1, 2017
Boy, did they end with a good finale.
The Fourth Stall Part III is the final installment of the Fourth Stall, and was is a great way to finish up the series. They completely ditched all the niceties of the second book, it seemed like a different universe from the second book. Unlike its predecessor, this book goes straight to the adventure and action, like the first book. They didn't completely become these folly excuses for detectives like the second book. It went straight to it and did they deliver. Bringing back Staples, double-crossing, another business of another business, it's all here, in this book.
There wasn't anything wrong with this book. Except for the chase of "Staples", I'm pretty sure even under the cover of darkness you could see the face of who you were chasing, with completely different proportions. Other than that, the book is great. They bring back another character from the second book too, (her role wasn't that important but still).
So in the end, this book was great, it was exactly what I wanted, and was is a ride through the book. So if you're interested in an action, mystery, deception, then you should definitely read this book.
The Fourth Stall Part III is the final installment of the Fourth Stall, and was is a great way to finish up the series. They completely ditched all the niceties of the second book, it seemed like a different universe from the second book. Unlike its predecessor, this book goes straight to the adventure and action, like the first book. They didn't completely become these folly excuses for detectives like the second book. It went straight to it and did they deliver. Bringing back Staples, double-crossing, another business of another business, it's all here, in this book.
There wasn't anything wrong with this book. Except for the chase of "Staples", I'm pretty sure even under the cover of darkness you could see the face of who you were chasing, with completely different proportions. Other than that, the book is great. They bring back another character from the second book too, (her role wasn't that important but still).
So in the end, this book was great, it was exactly what I wanted, and was is a ride through the book. So if you're interested in an action, mystery, deception, then you should definitely read this book.
October 28, 2022
The Fourth Stall Part 3 is the final installment in the amazing Fourth Stall trilogy. This epic finale follows Mac and Vince after they have retired and closed their school business. They had to close their business where they solve other students problems for a quick payment. They ran their office in the East Wing Boys bathroom in the fourth stall from the entrance but after revealing themselves the year before to save the school from being shut down, they have to lay low in order to not get expelled. One day when Mac is walking home from school he gets asked by someone for the 100th time to solve a problem for them even though he is retired. Mac doesn't even turn around but is shocked when he recognizes the voice. When he turns around he sees Staples, the criminal crime boss that almost killed him numerous times when he was in 6th grade. Now Mac in 7th grade stands there stunned by Staples appeaerence and wondering what is about to happen next.
March 17, 2019
I really liked this series of books, and I'm 72 years young, but I remember some of those years and they weren't pleasant. I was taller than most of the girls, didn't play any sports but loved to read and got heckled a lot. So when Mac opened a business to help with some of the problems, I was in his corner.
May 17, 2019
The Fourth Stall Part III is perfect for readers who liked the first book because it keeps the story going in an interesting way. After Mac finally ends his business he starts to focus on school again and getting good grades. Well at least that's what he thought. This book is good if you like mystery type books.
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August 20, 2017
Awesome book!
This book was awesome. A completely action packed end to the book: Forth Stall. Its was also pretty sad. I am not gonna spoil it but yes it was sad. But overall great book Chris Rylander!!
This book was awesome. A completely action packed end to the book: Forth Stall. Its was also pretty sad. I am not gonna spoil it but yes it was sad. But overall great book Chris Rylander!!
April 1, 2020
great ending to an amazing trilogy!
okay, but the ending was surprisingly realistic.
anyway, guess who's back??? that's right. staples.
and mac has a whole lot of other problems to deal with, as well. and as usual, he pulls together a crazy plan that just might work...
okay, but the ending was surprisingly realistic.
anyway, guess who's back??? that's right. staples.
and mac has a whole lot of other problems to deal with, as well. and as usual, he pulls together a crazy plan that just might work...
October 24, 2016
I did not care for this book. I was very uncomfortable with the elementary and middle school mafia.
November 3, 2016
Awesome
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Awesome af Jan Nana the time to yy h have. Uh but u u up until until job just use up. Uh huh. Huge. US up until June have
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November 21, 2017it should be really good
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April 17, 2018
This was most definitely the best book out of the whole series. It was funny and it pulled the reader in with suspense. It was a really good book.
May 8, 2018
Another good book to this series, took a long break from it because I forgot about it but good series.
November 22, 2018
A fitting conclusion for an epic series.
February 22, 2019
Gud buk.
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November 5, 2019This book was incredible. It was descriptive, fun, and always left me on the edge of my seat.
March 23, 2020
Drama
I love the drama and the suspense. We can all relate to the book. Chris Rylander really brings out the emotion of you can never be totally out of your business.
I love the drama and the suspense. We can all relate to the book. Chris Rylander really brings out the emotion of you can never be totally out of your business.
April 3, 2020
Did not see coming action
Funny
Did not see coming action
Did not think was possible
Hilarious
Could never happened
Crazy kids doing crazy stuff
Funny
Did not see coming action
Did not think was possible
Hilarious
Could never happened
Crazy kids doing crazy stuff
September 17, 2020
I liked the recurring character from the other books and good comedy
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January 21, 2021It was pretty good as well but how in the world can a little fourth grader girl have a big business like that. Staples should have the have his little sister. Why did Mac have be expelled?
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August 8, 2021Loved this series !
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December 16, 2022Very good book
January 15, 2025
Epic, genius conclusion to an epic, genius trilogy.
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