Sixth-grader Peter Lee, in a desperate attempt to regain the popularity he had in elementary school, discovers that serving detention can win him i...
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Jan 31, 2012
M.
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Peter and his friend Drew were big shots in grade school but now that they're in middle school, they're losers. What mattered before is just soooo last year. Add to this Peter's older sister Sunny who is first at everything, president of every club, and a musical virtuoso. The teachers love her. Peter can't compete, but he and Drew want to be popular again, whatever it takes.
He and Drew become targets of the school bullies and ultimately Peter earns detention with some very unf More...
He and Drew become targets of the school bullies and ultimately Peter earns detention with some very unf More...
Nov 13, 2011
Phoebe
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The transition from elementary school to middle school can be bewildering, and it sure is to Peter and his best friend Drew. They can't get anybody interested in starting collections, and the popularity they enjoyed in 5th grade is now nowhere to be found. Peter's older sister Sunny is at the top of her class, and Peter, besides being incredibly irritated by her, knows he'll never be able to meet the teachers' expectations for her brother. Peter is so bothered by his status at the bottom of t
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Aug 13, 2011
Doret
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Peter and his best friend Drew were popular in elementary school. A day into middle school, the two realize they are no longer cool. Peter and Drew don't know how their status changed over the summer. Peter comes up with several plans to make them popular again.
All the schemes fail, until Peter figures out detention is the key to popularity. Soon Peter and Drew's friendship is strained by starting middle school and losing their cool status. Peter's older sistery Sunny gets perfect g More...
All the schemes fail, until Peter figures out detention is the key to popularity. Soon Peter and Drew's friendship is strained by starting middle school and losing their cool status. Peter's older sistery Sunny gets perfect g More...
Jul 09, 2011
Lessa
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I was actually really disappointed with this book. I thought the main character, Peter Lee, was super rude and self-centered and kind of a punk. While I do think the character and the lack of parental discipline was realistic for today's tweens, i felt that he was ultimately rewarded for his horrible behavior. My favorite part of the book was the dad and his quips, like "Is it too late to put the kids up for adoption" and "I hate you" to his son who steamed off all the tin
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Aug 11, 2011
Jessica
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Kudos, first of all, to David Yoo for perfectly capturing the world of middle school. I found myself giggling out loud as Peter and Drew navigated the perils of this new school experience. From their voices, to the snark, right down to the bullies, everything was there in perfect color. I'm not kidding. It took me back to my middle school experience and, although I wasn't in the same position as Peter, I had not a single problem falling into step with these wonderful characters.
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Jul 28, 2011
Reading Vacation's Mom
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I was excited to read The Detention Club because it is set in a middle school. I just knew that I could relate to the setting and the characters.
The setting was a winner for me. I think the middle school accurately portrayed real life middle school and the dynamics of the various groups. David Yoo captured what I see in middle school day-to-day.
I have never been to detention, but I imagine the teachers are pretty strict about what goes on there. For that reason, I would t More...
The setting was a winner for me. I think the middle school accurately portrayed real life middle school and the dynamics of the various groups. David Yoo captured what I see in middle school day-to-day.
I have never been to detention, but I imagine the teachers are pretty strict about what goes on there. For that reason, I would t More...
Aug 07, 2011
Danielle
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It’s a new year and a whole new ball game for Peter Lee and his best friend Drew. Once the “kings of the school” are now simply the little guys on campus at their new middle school. In Peter’s case it’s even more complicated when adding his older brainiack sister Sunny to the equation. Not only do the two siblings detest each other, but everyone at Pete’s new school idolizes her. After trying everything he can think of Pete ends up in detention with the kids he used to run from and surprisingly
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Oct 20, 2011
Middle-school is awkward and painful. And David Yoo in The Detention Club captures it faithfully. The protagonist, Peter Lee, is an insecure jerk but he has his moments. I found myself chuckling along with his escapades. And I appreciated the subtle nods to Korean culture- like Sunny practicing the flute for hours on end and preparing for the SAT's 3 years before she has to take them.
Jul 04, 2011
This is a fun read that will appeal to MG boys. The pacing near the end felt a bit off for me, though, and the conclusion seemed too drawn out. Full review soon at www.mangamaniaccafe.com
Sep 21, 2011
Michael
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i liked then cool thing is i got this from my aunt who works at a publishing company
Sep 09, 2011
Raven
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This was a fun read. I loved this book. it made me laugh and enjoy the book imensely
Oct 31, 2011
Colby
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I am very concerned with the direction of the male protagonist in MG novels.
Nov 05, 2011
R
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FUNNIEST BOOK OF THE YEAR.
I really loved the dynamic between Peter and Drew, especially how they kept going on about "thinking outside the box." That's a perfect example of a successful inside joke used in a middle grade novel!
It's odd, because it takes a really long while before the titular club even gets started - and even then, it's not really the main focus. But I suppose it's a catchier title than "PETER VS. SUNNY." (Hmmm, maybe not.)
I really loved the dynamic between Peter and Drew, especially how they kept going on about "thinking outside the box." That's a perfect example of a successful inside joke used in a middle grade novel!
It's odd, because it takes a really long while before the titular club even gets started - and even then, it's not really the main focus. But I suppose it's a catchier title than "PETER VS. SUNNY." (Hmmm, maybe not.)
Dec 19, 2011
Tracy
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Solid writing, but the slow pacing detracts from the semi-interesting characters. The word "detention" does not show up until around page 100. David Yoo's venture into middle grade falls short of impressive.
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