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Poor Reggie is struggling to have a positive middle school experience. He sincerely wants to do well, make friends and make a difference in his school, but his humiliating first day disaster continues to haunt him and make him a victim of constant teasing. Reggie, and his buddies, are likable, authentic and funny. Their very culturally diverse NYC middle school makes a great setting for a coming-of-age story. Through his church youth group, Reggie volunteers at a neighborhood homeless shelter and sees an opportunity for his school to make a difference in the community and in the lives of the shelter residents. He refuses to be discouraged by the apathy he encounters from school administrators and classmates. Reggie's earnest attempts to conquer his insecurity and social anxiety are inspiring. His friends are encouraging, and even when their attempts to help are more silly than helpful, readers know they care about Reggie. First time author, Perkovich, shows her inexperience when the novel slips in to preachiness, which it does in several key events. Also, I was disappointed that Reggie is the only well developed character. I would have loved to learn more about young activist Ruthie, mr. popularity Justin, and especially Reggie's best friend, Joe C, who seems to be raising himself and doing a splendid job. There is a hint that a sequel may be coming. If so, I'd love to see one of the other characters as the protagonist.


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8th Grade Superzero Olugbemisola RhudayPerkovich Books Reviews

This book is a good read. Ms. Rhuday-Perkovich has created well-rounded characters and a story that is both heartwarming and funny.
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So freaking awesome I love it happy happy happy and gay rainbows I love unicorns and proud to be a unicorn yay
I loved the wit and humor of the characters, especially the main character Reggie. The author addresses some very serious topics, and she does so with grace and humor. Highly recommended for middle-schoolers.
Book was yellowed and labeled by Brooklyn public library
Final Grade 80/C

I picked this book up after multiple recommendations during a Twitter Chat (#YAlitchat). Maybe my expectations were too high but I was slightly disappointed. It's not that 8th GRADE SUPERZERO is bad--not at all! Actually, it would be a great book to teach in my 8th grade class. There are tons of lessons and research that I can totally see resulting from my students reading this book.

But as a reader, I didn't want to be preached to. Which is what I felt like was happening through much of the story. Homelessness is bad/sad and anyone can be homeless. Stand firm in your beliefs. Look beneath the surface of those around you. It's hard to be out of work. Don't judge someone based on their race. Stand up for those who are weaker than you. (Not that I disagreed with any of the points Rhuday-Perkovich brought up in her book. I just prefer it to be more subtle, if it's done at all.)

Reggie McKnight is a good character with a strong voice. He's the reason I kept reading the book. I wanted to know what happened to him. I wanted to know if he would be able to overcome the terrible nickname he earned the first day of eighth grade, when he threw up on stage all over the principal's shoes. I wanted to know if he would get the girl or would finish his comic book. And I wasn't disappointed. The main story was very engaging. But I got hung up on the subplots (the one with his sister was particularly muddy) and the lecture-y bits.

It took me quite a while to finish this book, mostly because I got bogged down in parts, especially where the author was trying to drive home a point. When I hit one of those, I'd put this book to the side and read something else. But I always came back to it. While the author needs to work on her show-versus-tell, I would most definitely pick up another book by her.
I don't think it's hyperbole to say this is one of the best middle-grade novels I have ever read.

When people use the word ambitious, there's often a negativity lurking beneath it--that the author is to be admired for taking on so much, even if she didn't succeed.

Eighth-Grade Superzero is an ambitious book that delivers, and then some. It deals with important issues--homelessness, religion, social responsibility, family dynamics--but readers will hardly notice. They will be caught up in the characters' interactions. They will be swept away by the voice! What a voice! I heart Reggie! And readers will laugh from start to finish. A book with heart that makes you laugh--that's the best kind of book there is.

Give me seven stars, . This book gets seven.
Poor Reggie is struggling to have a positive middle school experience. He sincerely wants to do well, make friends and make a difference in his school, but his humiliating first day disaster continues to haunt him and make him a victim of constant teasing. Reggie, and his buddies, are likable, authentic and funny. Their very culturally diverse NYC middle school makes a great setting for a coming-of-age story. Through his church youth group, Reggie volunteers at a neighborhood homeless shelter and sees an opportunity for his school to make a difference in the community and in the lives of the shelter residents. He refuses to be discouraged by the apathy he encounters from school administrators and classmates. Reggie's earnest attempts to conquer his insecurity and social anxiety are inspiring. His friends are encouraging, and even when their attempts to help are more silly than helpful, readers know they care about Reggie. First time author, Perkovich, shows her inexperience when the novel slips in to preachiness, which it does in several key events. Also, I was disappointed that Reggie is the only well developed character. I would have loved to learn more about young activist Ruthie, mr. popularity Justin, and especially Reggie's best friend, Joe C, who seems to be raising himself and doing a splendid job. There is a hint that a sequel may be coming. If so, I'd love to see one of the other characters as the protagonist.