Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf:
A Year Told Through Stuff
by Jennifer L. Holm

    MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WORSE THAN MEATLOAF by Jennifer L. Holm
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  7/24/07
    Publisher:  Ginee Seo
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    I have to admit that this is one of the most intriguing books I’ve come across so far this year.

    This isn’t a normal novel, in that, although the book does contains actual words, the story isn’t told in regular story
    format. Rather, as the full title suggests, it’s a story that describes a year in the life of Ginny Davis, a seventh grader
    at Woodland Central, through stuff.

    Stuff, as in notes from the principal. Stuff, as in letters to and from school friends. Stuff, as in pictures of play
    costumes, and cancelled checks, and calendar notations, and report cards. Stuff, as in anything and everything that
    makes up the life of a middle-schooler.

    Author Jennifer L. Holm is to be commended for this awesome book, which offers a peek into middle school life,
    and inside the comings-and-goings of a teenage girl. From Post It notes from mom to crazy cards from Grandpa
    Joe, you’ll find yourself smiling and reminiscing as you browse through the pages of MIDDLE SCHOOL IS
    WORSE THAN MEATLOAF.

    This would be the perfect gift for anyone about to enter middle school, or, actually, for anyone who just enjoys
    books that are a little different from the norm. Believe me, this story is sure to please!