Nate Rocks the World

I am still in shock that Fairday and Lizzy are letting me do a book review on their blog. Reading is one of my favorite activities, so I am excited to share some of my thoughts with you. I hope you will enjoy a guy’s touch this week. ~ Marcus Brocket





If you have ever dreamed of another world in which you are able to magically save the day, then you will be captivated by Nate Rocks the World by Karen Pokras Toz. When Nate isn’t trying to get away from his annoying older sister, Abby, he is busy trying to dodge the awful food that his mom cooks. Luckily, he can escape with his best friend, Tommy, and his sketchbook. Drawing and daydreaming really helps him to forget any problems at hand. The story begins with the start of the school year and continues on until February break. You will get to see what life is like from a ten-year-old’s perspective-one who hates recess and isn’t a fan of sports. Nate knows he is one of the only kids who likes indoor recess, but sketching is just more fun. What will Nate do when he is paired with the biggest busybody for his science project? How will he get through Halloween and the costume his mom always insists on making him? Is there any way for Nate to get back at his sister for all the things she does to torment him? You will laugh your way through this book as you discover what an ordinary kid feels like from day to day.This is a very fast read and it is perfect for any time that you are looking for a book you can finish in a day or two.  Nate is a typical fourth grader and he is very easy to relate to, even if you do like sports.  I think kids between the ages of 7 and 12 will love this book if they like comics, pranks, and if they sometimes feel out of place. Nate is a good main character and his experiences with his older sister and his friends help to make the story more interesting. He is someone I would want to hang out with because he is nice and interesting. I like that the book had a lot of humor and that Nate has a great imagination. I think we all like to imagine ourselves doing something really cool that other people will admire. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading others in the series.

Has anyone else read Nate Rocks the World?  Or another book by Karen Pokras Toz?Happy Reading!
~ MFEAR NOT THE UNEXPECTED