OOPS!

T.J. and the Time Stumblers #3

by Bill Myers

The mishaps never end as TJ's "helpers" from the 23rd century--Tuna and Herby--continue to study TJ as she learns the valuable lessons she'll need to become a future world leader. In "Oops , " TJ learns the importance of speaking and thinking well of people even when they are difficult, thanks to the Thought Broadcaster Pen, which exposes the thoughts of everyone it hits. As usual, Tuna and Herby's attempts to fix the pen only make things worse--now all of TJ's thoughts become reality As she fights not to return meanness to others (and to clean up the disasters her thoughts cause, like turning whiny TV star Hesper Breakahart into a giant baby), TJ learns from her dad a little more about how her mother handled things: She kept reminding herself that each of us is God's creation. And no matter how mean people may be, we all need to be loved. The same message also unfolds through a side story of classmate Chad Steel learning to treat a mean boy better.

175 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

Bill Myers was born into a Christian home, and although as a child he became bored with Christianity, he decided at the University of Washington quote, to "make God my boss." Ironically, at the University his worst subject was writing. He claims to have prayed, and said that he would be able to do anything for God, except write. Even so, he has become a prominent Christian writer, and has a large amount of successful books and films to his credit.

Reviews

[Anne Patkau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moral: Everyone deserves love Think nice. Silly fun overpowers ick. C kills. Full giant diaper fits in tight jeans?

TJ has opal from mom to think well of others, after future dudes make her thoughts change people. 52: Mar min 3 circ. *23 Y 43 45

[Angelina Jordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and clean. Would recommend for a laugh and relaxation.

[Meagan Myhren-Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oops!
TJ and the Time Stumblers #3
By Bill Myers

Oops! is perhaps the funniest yet. Tuna and Herby are still 2 centuries out of place, but they are consistent in bringing more helpful trouble into TJ's life. This time TJ and time-traveling two-some are being chased through the school by an African elephant with a British accent. And they are about to crash an audition for Hesper Breakahart's soon to be cast little sister!

When something causes TJ to doubt Tuna and Herby (which understandable) they decide to let her hear their thoughts. But as usual something goes wrong and the entire Junior High student body starts hearing everyone's thoughts via their cell phones. Hearing what everyone really thinks turns into a major big time problem - fast! Can anyone say food fight that involves throwing tables and chairs?

When TJ's dad tells her mother never said anything bad about another person and when she had trouble with someone she tried to think something nice about them, he gets TJ thinking. How does one go about thinking nice thoughts about someone who is being anything but nice to you? But TJ isn't able to put this way of thinking into action until after another mishap with Tuna and Herby her wayward thoughts to change people into what she's thinking! (Which was quite humorous, not good when you're reading in the library!)

Through all the trouble that ensues TJ learns to think well of others because everyone is God's creation and deserves to be loved!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

TJ Finkelstein would love to have a normal life. You know one where all of the school's thoughts aren't broadcast via their cell phones for everyone to hear. One where she's not being chased by an African elephant in the school auditorium. One where TV star Hesper Breakahart isn't turned into a giant baby. One where her 23rd century time traveling helpers, Tuna and Herby, aren't making matters worse. But still, there is a lesson to be learned here. One that includes being kind to others.Still it's just another day (or week) in the life of a semi normal Malibu 7th grader.

This is the second book about TJ I've read. I'm planning on reading all six books in this series, probably not in order, because I am really enjoying them.

Tuna and Herby once again create trouble for TJ and she refuses to listen to their advice. Yet they do manage to eventually get through to her and she learns lessons of kindness and not being mean to others.

With each book, I'm finding myself highly recommending this series. I think they are perfect for kids ages 8-12. I can see myself gifting them to my friends at some point.

Still, the book is a hilarious adventure that even adults will enjoy.

I rented this book from the library to read for Tyndale's Summer Reading Program. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Recommended to fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series, teachers, librarians, kids ages 8-12

Rating - 5 stars

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Oops, the third Time Stumblers book, TJ learns the value about always thinking well of others and to only speak words that will not put someone down. The book starts out with TJ, Tuna, and Herby running away from a twenty-third century bully in the form of an elephant. The bully happens to be enemies of Tuna and Herby and helps to make TJ’s life weirder than it already was. The elephant chases them into the school auditorium where movie star, Hesper, is having auditions for a role on her television show. Against all odds, TJ is chosen to play the part and that is where the real trouble begins. Tuna and Herby have made some moderations to their thought broadcaster pen, which has caused all sorts of havoc. Tuna and Herby become birds, the pen allows TJ to turn people/things into what she thinks of them, and the pen becomes broken leaving the thought broadcasting powers that TJ has as permanent. While on the set, TJ loses her temper causing Hesper, the director, set crew, and two other people to turn into creatures of TJ’s thoughts. With Tuna and Herby to help, TJ finds a way to turn everyone back to normal and in the process, she learns the value of always thinking good thoughts of people and the power that bad thoughts can have on people.

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for a great time!


T.J. and her invisable 23rd Century friends, Tuna and Herby, are back in another rip-roaring hilarious adventure. T.J. struggles with thinking good thoughts about others, so when Tuna and Herby accidently make it so that everyone can hear each other's thoughts, you can only guess what will happen next...


These books are totally growing on me, which each book I have become more and more invested in the characters, and the hijinks only get funnier! I love how Mr. Myers writes his humor clean, miles away from the rude and insulting flavor displayed on the children's shows of today. A quick read that will keep a constant twitching smile on your face.


Overall, I enjoyed this third installment. The overblown cliches of the Queen Bee and School Bully are great! I would highly recommend this hilarious and wholesome series.


No review required, I checked it out at the local library. Thanks.

[VikToriya Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it in one breath. TJ life isn’t sweet….her mom is in heaven because of the cancer, her dad moved to a new place and working all day long, her youngest sister Violet is everything TJ wasn’t born with: smart, beautiful and perfect, but the life is even harder, especially when two boys from the future, Tuna and Herby, always mess her day up. She wanted to fit in a new school ground. Unsuccessful, because you-know-who made it impossible. To make her life even more risky and havoc, those future “alien” boys are invisible to everybody else, except her. But they can be heard loud and clear. She needed to do lots of explanation to her schoolmates, teachers, and neighbors… Like this time, when she was running with invisible Herby and Tuna away from a giant mammoth through the school ground in front of her classmates.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty interesting book: it's not a graphic novel, but the words are designed as graphics. Big letters emphasize screams, etc. Interesting story, too. A bunch of kids travel through time on an accidental mission. It reminds me of my Choose Your Own Adventure days.

My only thing about it is that I started reading page one and couldn't shake off the feeling that I missed half the book. It just started in the middle of everything and didn't give me any context. (In fairness, I think this is the nth book in the series, so other readers might not be as clueless as me.) I don't mind starting off a book right smack in the middle of the action, just as long as somewhere I'm given a point of reference.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun book that takes into the mind of a young adult. I enjoy these types of book because they are fun while portraying a lesson. This book adds a lot of color with BOLD words and exaggerated dialogue, but in a good way. This is the first book I've read in this series but now I want to go back and read the first book. I liked how TJ's thoughts became reality and it was rather amusing. The book jumped around a lot which made it hard to follow a couple times but I look forward to reading the rest of this series.




I recommend for you or young adults!

[Rachel Mingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oops is the third book in the TJ and the Time Stumblers series. TJ still has to put up with the time travelers, Tuna and Herby who are still following her around and trying to help when instead they are making her life miserable and crazy. TJ did manage to learn one very valuable lesson in the midst of the chaos and that is to always try to think the best about someone. This book series is perfect for elementary age children and will provide them with a life lesson and a few laughs.

[Louise Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The time travelers stumble from one adventure to another, from being chased down the aisle of the theater by an elephant to playing basketball to morphing into a goldfish. They have a thought producing pen that broadcasts people’s thoughts. There were those who talked too much, who thought only about themselves, or whose thoughts turned into reality. Weird things happened. It was not only funny, but it teaches a great lesson in dealing with others.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again Tuna and Herby, two 23rd century time travelers bumble around, creating havoc wherever they and TJ go. Talking elephants, super large babies, cat/birds, flying pizzas and more in this book! But the real heart of the book comes when TJ says, “I also learned to always try to think best about others because… God created everyone…and everyone deserves to be loved”. Crazy, zany book for preteens!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good and funny. Had a great moral lesson about why should not only speak kindly of others but also think kindly. The only thing I would have liked more of is more development of the characters (but this was still good) and a discussion guide would have been a plus.

In exchange for an honest review, I received this book for free from the Tyndale Blogging Network.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was better than the first one I read but I still had some problems with the story. I'm starting to care more about TJ and her school struggles. And though the moral of the story was to speak kindness toward others, even those you don't like, I was annoyed by the author's stereotyping of people who live in Malibu. Maybe it was meant to be funny. Just okay in my book.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over the top.

This book is so over the top - beyond what happened previously. Not that the book doesn't make good points about valuable lessons, but maybe it would be good for TJ to have to live with the consequences of her actions instead of getting a do-over thanks to 23rd century technology. Of course, that would make for a really awkward life, in this instance.

[Gwynfor · Rating 1 out of 5]

This reading experience was definitely not one of the highlights of my life. Come read my full review.

Review of "Oops!"

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oops! the third book in the TJ and the Time Stumblers series brings more of TJs side splitting antics. Definitely a must read for those who have read the first two books. Bill Myers has out done himself once again.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oops! is the first book I have read of the TJ and Time Stumblers. I have to say it is quite interesting. I had a hard time following at first, but once I caught on, it was funny. TJ learns a great lesson of that everyone is different and God loves everyone.
4 1/2 stars.

[Gina Hott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't love it but it is the first book my 12 yr has finished without being forced.
Thank you, Bill Meyers!

[Mariejkt · Rating 3 out of 5]

3rd Book in the Tj and The Time Stumblers series. Not bad but way overly done at least for me. But for some young kids they might like it.

[Janelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find this series really hard to read but I have a number of students that really like them and are waiting for them to be in the classroom.