Charlie Joe Jacksons Guide to Not Gr..., Tommy Greenwald
Charlie Joe Jacksons Guide to Not Gr..., Tommy Greenwald
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Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Growing Up

Author: Tommy Greenwald

Narrator: MacLeod Andrews

Unabridged: 3 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/09/2016


Synopsis

As graduation day approaches, Charlie Joe is starting to realize being a kid isn’t so bad after all, in this hilarious, final installment of the Charlie Joe Jackson series.Yes! Graduation day is finally here! Charlie Joe has been waiting for this moment his entire middle school career. This might even be the best day of his life. No more teachers! No more books! Just make it through the ceremony and he’s free. But suddenly things around him are starting to change. Words like responsibility and college prep keep popping out of his friend’s mouths. What happened to words like fun and pool party? And come to think of it, doesn’t high school bring more teachers and more books? Maybe this whole growing up thing isn’t such a good idea after all. Actually, being a kid is pretty darn fun! Surely Charlie Joe can figure out a way to put the brakes on growing up—and fast!

About Tommy Greenwald

Tommy Greenwald--according to his wife, Cathy--has the maturity level of a thirteen-year-old, which makes him uniquely qualified to write this book. He has had the best time ever writing the Charlie Joe Jackson series, and is looking forward to his next challenge, which may involve dogs, or chocolate, or both. He is also the author of Jack Strong Takes a Stand and Katie Friedman Gives Up Texting! (And Lives to Tell About It). To read annoyingly outdated information about Tommy, please visit tommygreenwald.com. @tommygreenwald


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mandy

I don't usually read middle grade novels, but I had to read some to review for work. This was a very entertaining read and easy to pick up even though I hadn't read the rest of the series. Charlie Joe was a fun character and the theme of the book was not wanting to grow up. I will definitely recommen......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

I've enjoyed this middle grade seriously immensely and hate to see it come to an end with this, the sixth Charlie Joe Jackson title. But the author pulls off the series' conclusion in stylish fashion, plucking a few heartstrings and showing some growth on the part of his loveable but sometimes unrel......more

Goodreads review by Valerie

I have mixed feelings about this book. The grown-up in me says this book makes two great points. 1) Respect your teachers because they put up with you and work hard to turn you into upstanding citizens. 2) Don't give up on books. The kid in me says this book has two problems. 1) It's a little preachy......more

Goodreads review by Paula

This hilarious final installment of the Charlie Joe Jackson series does not disappoint. It just so happens that his graduation day from middle school and his birthday are on the same day. And while he should be thrilled about both, Charlie Joe is experiencing serious mixed emotions. He has never bee......more

Goodreads review by Lisa

It’s the last day of middle school and it’s also Charlie Joe’s birthday, but he’s not ready to grow up and move on to high school. He likes the carefree days of his youth, and wants to keep them. He’s not ready for the responsibility of high school, maybe graduating from middle school is not such a......more