Guy Time

Misadventures of Guy Strang #2

by Sarah Weeks

"Could life get any worse for a regular guy?"Thirteen-year-old Guy Strang's life seems to have turned totally upside down! Not only are his parents getting divorced, but he's also been asked out to the movies by fascinating, hair-flipping Autumn Hockney. There's just one problem: his best friend, Buzz, will desert him forever if he goes soft. Can Guy find a way to go out with Autumn without losing Buzz? Will his brilliant plan to reunite his parents succeed? And will he figure out what may be the most important thing of all -- what the heck girls mean when they talk about "guy time"?

Books for the Teen Age 2001 (NYPL)

Genres: Humor, Middle Grade

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2000

About the author

Sarah Weeks has been writing children's books and songs for the past twenty years. She is a graduate of Hampshire College and NYU and recently became an adjunct faculty member in the prestigious Writing Program at the New School University, in New York City.

Her first YA novel, So B. It, which appeared on the LA Times bestseller list was chosen as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and received the 2004 Parent's Choice Gold Award. In addition to being an author, Sarah is an accomplished singer/songwriter. She has written for television, stage and screen and a number of her picture books include songs which she both writes and sings for the accompanying CDs. Sarah's titles have sold well over a million copies, including several foreign editions.

Sarah is a tireless promoter, visiting schools throughout the country, serving as author-in-residence and speaking to teachers and librarians at national conferences including IRA, ALA and NCTE. She lives in New York City with her two teenage sons.

Reviews

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So this book I randomly picked up and it was interesting but not bad 🙃

[Sarah Sammis]

Happy Birthday Frankie and So B. It by Sarah Weeks were both such delightful (but very different) books that I have decided to read every book of hers I can find at the library. The first one I picked up with this goal in mind is Guy Time. As with my usual luck of not managing to pick the first in a series, it is the second in the "Regular Guy" series.

Guy Strang's parents are newly separated. His father had invented something fantastic that has revolutionized a piece of the tech industry and somehow in all the excitement his parents drifted apart. His father is now living in California in a fancy condo while Guy and his mother are at home and she is dating.

Guy has two problems in his life right now: a potential girl friend whom he's accidentally offended and his mother's weird taste in men. In trying to put an end to his mother's dating, he and best friend Buzz try to get his parents back together without letting her know.

My favorite characters in the book are Guy's mother and Buzz. The mother is an oddball in some regards but her quirks aren't so outlandish that she becomes an unbelievable character. When faced with typical adult problems she acts as one would expect an adult to react. Likewise, Buzz has a distinct voice from Guy. He's not a clone with a few minor changes of the protagonist. He has his own history and shows in how he speaks and reacts to things.

I currently have Guy Wire checked out from the library and will go back and read books one and three as I get the chance.

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[Hannah]

Reading this book feels like a mildly warm-weathered day. It's nostalgic, comforting, funny and it's easy to connect to the characters on a deep emotional level. I love it!

[Wil Henry]

Guy Time, what the heck does that mean? Thats exactly what thirteen-year old Guy is asking. If you ever get told that you are taking your guy time, then you should act fast. I really liked this book. It is a good quick read. If you are looking for comedy, then this is a good book for you. Can life get any worse for Guy. His parents are divorced, and he has just lost his best friend. Buzz, his best friend, does not want Guy to go out with a girl named Autumn Hockney. How ever will he go out with Autumn, and still keep Buzz as his friend. How will he get his parents back together. He needs to talk to his dad, no maybe he should write a letter. That's exactly what he has to do. His parents aren't exactly normal when they were together. Guy's mom is very weird, but his dad has changed, and works at a big box company. He needs to forge a letter, saying it was from his mom, to his dad. What will happen next. That is what you will need to find out when you read this novella, by Sarah Weeks.

[Sella Malin]

this series is interesting to read, although I wouldn't call it an amazing book.

[Victoria]

Grils if yuo want to know what Guy time is read this book.
Guys if you want to know why a girl tell you to cut down your guy time read this book.

[Madyson]

this book is very awkward yet very good

[Taenari]

So far it's great I really love this book.

[Kesha]

Too cute for words. I snickered throughout the entire read. Love Guy and Buzz; they are a dynamic duo. Weeks is gifted at writing in a voice that resonates with all ages.