Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever

Imagine being trapped in the house with your family during a snow blizzard!






Amazon.com:

Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent. Or at least sort of.

The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he’s going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?

One of the most popular book series in the world is Diary of a Wimpy Kid.  It's very, very funny.  In previous blogs I've reviewed the first book (the red one) called Diary of a Wimpy Kid as well as the second book (the blue one) Rodrick Rules.


Today, I have a special guest blogger, nine-year-old Nicholas (my son and Wimpy Kid fanatic), giving a review of the newest book in the series called Cabin Fever.


The best book I read this year is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever.  This book is the sixth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and in my opinion the best.  I also consider this book and series the best book or books I have read in my life. With a combination of cartoons and jokes it also makes it fun to read.  

The series is written from the main characters point of view (that's Greg to you) which means that he will put his opinion in the book.  Greg is not always likeable but you somehow like him and when he is frustrated and angry you become frustrated and angry.  Greg will have plenty of that because he has an annoying older brother that drives him nuts and a little brother that is the center of attention.  For example, the clothes that Greg gets is the clothes that his older brother used when he was young but the clothes that his little brother gets is brand new (and, yes, they still have Greg's old clothes).  

But the reason why Cabin Fever is the best book that I have read in 2011 and the best book I have read in my life is because in this one book a blizzard strikes and Greg's family (except his Dad that was lucky enough to be a five-star hotel when the blizzard started) was supposed to go grocery shopping when the blizzard hit.  So that meant that they were extremely low on food.  

Could their luck get any worse?  They were trapped in their home with four people and their food supply was low.  Well the answer to that question is "yes".  Suddenly the basement began to flood.  Then the power went off and that meant the heater turned off so it was only a matter of time until the Hefley family turned into complete savages.

Enjoy the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series at the SRR!  You can see our full collection HERE.

Book Preview: The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Another Great New Book in the SRR

Amazon.com:

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.

Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.

Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers.

Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.

The Maze Runner climbed the New York Times Best Seller list last year and became a huge hit.  The blurb sounds great and so far the students who have read it have said it is really good.

Again, this book is in the one-week borrowing section of the SRR.  Waitlist for it today!

Book Preview: Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

The new book that STPRI girls are talking about!


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Evie’s always thought of herself as a normal teenager, even though she works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only one who can see through glamours. 

But now Evie’s dreams are filled with haunting voices and cryptic messages—and she’s realizing that she may be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures. 

So much for normal.

Last week a few of the book club girls were talking up this book.  This little gem snuck into the collection in January.  It was one of the books that we ordered with the Book Bash cash.  I ordered it because it was rated #8 on the Teens Top Ten List last year and I tend to think 9,000 teenagers can't be wrong.  In fact, they rarely are.  Each year's winners are all very well liked books - and we have almost a complete collection!

Paranormalcy is available in the one-week loans section.  Waitlist for it if you like.  Just ask one of our SRR Library Assistants to help out.

Royal Visit to SRR

HRH Prince Abdul .Malik visited the SRR on Monday

On Monday afternoon the teachers and SRR Library Assistants had the opportunity to meet HRH Prince Abdul Malik as he toured the school.

SRR News: The NEW SRR!

Our new one week loan section for popular books!

The New SRR with more books and more shelves.

We have a lot of booklovers at our school and some students like to read two or more books a week.  

Sometimes we miss our SRR periods and it can be weeks before we get to borrow books.  

You'll be happy to know that now you can BORROW BOOKS EVERY DAY!

It's true.  Our SRR Library Assistants will be opening the SRR every day for you. It will be open at the following times:

100's of brand new books are now on the shelves.

• Monday and Wednesday at break
• Tuesday and Thursday before school
• Saturday after school until 1:30

There are just a few things to remember when visiting at open times:

1. SRR open times are for borrowing books only
2. No food, drinks, or bags are allowed in the SRR
3. 8 students are allowed in the SRR at a time
4. When busy, students may only browse for 5 minutes
5. SRR Library Assistants are in charge

It's going to be a great year at the SRR.  Happy reading!

Book Preview: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

The next big fantasy series is here!

Amazon:

Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined…

Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or at home.

When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.

But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.

Here come the book bash books!  This year we raised funds to buy new books and I've ordered a whole bunch of amazing new titles to add to our collection.  This is the first wave.

The Iron King took fifth place in the Teens' Top Ten for 2011.  With so many students voting for this book, it is almost a guarantee that you're going to love it.

Book Preview: Forever in Blue by Ann Brashares

What's with these pants books?

Amazon preview:

With unraveled embroidery and fraying hems, the Traveling Pants are back for one last, glorious summer.

Lena: Immerses herself in her painting and an intoxicating summer fling, fearing that the moment she forgets about Kostos will be the moment she sees him again.

Carmen: Falls under the spell of a sophisticated college friend for whom a theatrical role means everything and the heritage of the Pants means nothing.

Bridget: Joins a dig for an ancient city on the coast of Turkey and discovers that her archaeology professor is available in every way except one.

Tibby: Leaves behind someone she loves, wrongly believing he will stay where she has left him.

Join Ann Brashares's beloved sisterhood once again in a dazzling, fearless novel. It's a summer that will forever change the lives of Lena, Carmen, Bee, and Tibby, here and now, past and future, together and apart.
Thanks to Lisa and our wonderful friends at Library Thing, we have a beautiful new hardcover copy of this Ann Brashares book. Now we have all four books in the SRR for you to enjoy.

In addition to this book, Lisa has sent along three scanners and a stamp to help us with our inventory as well as eight other incredible titles for teenage readers. Thanks so much Lisa! Here is the complete list of books she sent us:

• Small Steps by Louis Sachar (a nice new hardcover and a sequel to Holes)
• City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (fantastic to have another copy of a favourite book!)
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (this book is sooo popular)
• Eragon by Christopher Paolini (great! we needed another copy)
• Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling (awesome, soon we'll have a class set)
• Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (an American classic)
• The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall (a National Book Award Winner)
• Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson (another very popular book)