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Room 42: A hilarious novel for kids ages 9-12 Kindle Edition

by Melody J. Bremen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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Only four months left, then Dave Martinez is a free man.
Dave is an eighth-grader at Lakeville Boarding School, the school for boys with unexplored potential (aka losers). If he can control his impulse to steal, he can return home and attend regular public school. If he doesn’t, he will be sent to Birmingham High, the worst high school on the planet, and his life will be doomed forever. For just a few more months, he needs to stay out of trouble and keep a low profile. And he’s pretty good at that.
Then Dave gets a new roommate, Tom Grant. Tom is allergic to boring and doesn’t know how to listen to rules. His wild plans involve all of his roommates, especially Dave. They’re dragged along with Tom as he hunts animals (and teachers in pajamas), goes sledding on cafeteria trays, and drives bulldozers through the night. Dave’s chances of keeping a low profile are going down the drain.
A novel for middle grade boys and girls ages 9-12.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 13 years
  2. Print length
    262 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 8
  5. Publication date
    April 16, 2016
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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Melody J. Bremen writes books for middle grade and young adult readers. She lives on a distant planet where all they do is write and read books. (Sometimes they eat jelly beans.) She has a faithful computer named Oswald. Learn more at www.melodybremen.com.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EERO5FU
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 16, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2077 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 61 ratings

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Melody J. Bremen writes books for middle grade and young adult readers. She lives on a distant planet where all they do is write and read books. (Sometimes they eat jelly beans.) She has a faithful computer named Oswald.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
61 global ratings

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Serge ADOT
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING TO READ PLEASE CONTINUE THE SERIES
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2018
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This book was impeccable to read. I loved how one thing led to another and how the end came together nicely. This book took me about two and a half hours(although it can vary from two to three hours for you) and I love long books, especially books that have plots. I recommend this book to people who love interesting stories about taking risks, having fun, and doing the best you can. I want a part two where Tom is the principal and it is written from the viewpoint of another child. I would rate this book 10/5 if I could.
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Hagit R. Oron
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've read this year!
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016
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This is one of the best books I've read this year, and I read truckloads of books.
The plot follows Dave Martinez, an 8th-grade student at Lakeville Boarding School, a school for 120 kids with unexplored potential.
All Dave wants is to be a normal kid, but then comes Tom Grant, who is nothing but normal, and sweeps Dave into his adventurous world.
The characters are great. You can't help falling in love with Tom, and all the other boys at room 42: cute Luke, quiet Jed, and IQ the scientist.
The plot is funny and intriguing. It keeps the high pace from beginning till the very last page. Highly recommended!
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S Dale
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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An easy read, that flowed well.
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BJS
5.0 out of 5 stars It was so good
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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I LOVE IT SO MUCH But the only thing is u need to make a part two about the rest of his life
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BSF
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read with endearing characters who have an 8th-grade year they never anticipated!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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I bought this book for our kids and decided to read it myself. I truly enjoyed getting to know each character and experiencing all of their antics with them. Pure joy!
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srr
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
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It is great book. Very clean, nothing objectionable in it. My students will love it. Great story line.
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Beth
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Moral-Filled Middle Grade for Boys
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016
Room 42 by Melody J. Bremen is a cute and easy middle grade novel.

Summery:
Dave is in the 8th grade. He is at Lakeville Boarding School, which is a school for kids with some sort of problem. For Dave, that problem is theft. Dave has a habit of taking things without knowing he took them. Anyways, he is counting down the days until he can go to a regular school when Tom comes along. Tom is a kid who doesn't know what plain means. He makes life a lot more interesting for Dave, but also makes it harder for Dave to get out of Lakeville. Will Dave learn to control himself.

I thought this book was very nice. It is a middle grade novel written for boys, which is a type of book I don't read often. When the author generously contacted me asking for reviews, I said yes, and am glad I did.

Dave was a kid a lot of elementary school boys could relate too. He had a problem with peer pressure and a big "quirk". Dave always knew how to be responsible, which would set a good example to young boys. Even I, as a teenage girl, could relate to him.

I also liked Tom's character. He was full of himself, which got him into trouble. He could also be sweet and nice. I know that there are really people like his in this world, so he was relatable. Tom and Dave were friends who went through on and off periods just like normal friends. There were other characters that were kind of stereotypical, but did still have some surprising depth.

Just like a middle grade novel should, this story was heavy on morals. Dave learned to be himself and to not fall for peer pressure. I thought that the themes were a little too hard pressed, but in a book like this it actually worked

Overall, this is a good book with great morals for younger boys. I give it 3.5 stars
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beehive-behave
5.0 out of 5 stars 8yr old boy and dad loved it
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
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A fun story with excellent characters. Good development. A bit like a schoolyard stand by me. Two thumbs up. Way up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2019
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A good read, well written. Interesting and believable characters. An easy read and not as obvious as it first seems.
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