Just Grace and the Snack Attack
by Charise Mericle Harper

    JUST GRACE AND THE SNACK ATTACK by Charise Mericle Harper
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  12/14/09
    Publisher:  Houghton Mifflin
    Reviewed by:  Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen
    Rating:  4 Stars


    Grace's class has a new project - find out about unusual food around the world.

    Grace decides to research potato chips. Grace finds herself a little jealous when her dad seems more interested in
    helping her best friend, Mimi, with her hot dog project than he does with Grace's potato chips.  Grace also learns
    to make a zine, sneaks away to talk to her neighbor, and does something in class she never thought she’d do.  
    Grace is in for another fun adventure!

    This is the fifth JUST GRACE book and the first one I've read. The nice thing about the book is that I didn't feel
    lost, so a reader could pick up any title and jump right in.

    There are lots of illustrations, because Grace loves to draw, so the book would be great for readers who enjoy the
    DIARY OF A WIMPY KID books and are looking for other humorously illustrated books.  The book even
    includes instructions on how readers can make their own zine just like Grace.   

    There were a few times that I felt that Grace's wisdom was a little wise beyond her years, but for the most part she
    is very funny and has some great observations about life that will be sure to leave readers laughing.

    Grace is perfect for fans of CLEMENTINE and ALLIE FINKLE. She somewhat reminds me of a less-crazy
    Clementine - Grace seems not quite as wild, which I think readers who might not relate to Clementine’s crazy
    antics will appreciate.

    Readers are sure to find Grace a fun, relatable character.  Just be careful when you read this one - you’ll want to
    make sure you have potato chips handy!