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7th Grade Revolution by Liana GardnerISBN: 1944109471
Published by Vesuvian Books on October 24, 2017
Pages: 299
Format: Paperback
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WHEN UNEARTHING A NATIONAL TREASURE BECOMES A NATIONAL INCIDENT
Inspired by True Events
Dennis Alexander: Washington Academy Middle School promises to be another in the long line of boring schools he has been expelled from.
Rhonda Snodgrass: Although trained from childhood in survival tactics, she tries to stay off the radar of the “cool” kids who think she’s weird.
7th grade turns out to be anything but normal when teachers announce the students’ bloodless revolutionsucceeded and they are now in charge. After conducting a secret-ballot vote on policy, the 7th graders emerge to find the school evacuated and the FBI lurking outside with the task of unearthing a treasure of national importance.
The students’ mission is clear—discover the treasure before the FBI locks down the building. Dennis and Rhonda lead the revolt and must work together to follow century-old clues left by a crazy Revolutionary War buff.
To stay one step ahead of the FBI, they must delve into history and amass an arsenal to defend their school … because this is WAR
AWARDS
2018 American Fiction Awards Winner for Pre-Teen Fiction (Ages 10-12)
2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Juvenile Fiction
2018 International Book Awards Finalist for Children’s Fiction
2018 Hollywood Book Festival Honorable Mention for Children’s Fiction
Praise for 7th GRADE REVOLUTION
“7th Grade Revolution is a thrilling and engrossing ride through past and present based on real events in North Carolina. Though technically a middle grade book, I feel readers of all ages will enjoy this novel. Trust me, you won’t want to put it down.” ―Tracy Riva, Midwest Book Review
“… a stunning new Middle Grade novel that is part historical fiction, part action adventure mystery, and all around fun. Featuring a cast of wacky, interesting kids I was hooked on page one and enjoyed every twist and turn of the creative plot. Gardner is a writer to watch.” ―Dan Elish, Award-Winning Author of BORN TOO SHORT: The Confessions of an Eighth-Grade Basket Case
“… an exciting, smartly written book filled with adventure, intrigue, and history in a modern school setting. Luke Spooner’s accompanying art is simply spot on. I can’t wait for my daughter to read this, and there’s no higher compliment than that.” ―Mercedes M. Yardley, Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author of Little Dead Red
So, I arrived home earlier today to find your book on my front porch and I have just come up for air, realizing that I haven’t even eaten since I picked it up. (It’s 11:00) I don’t even know where to begin. Should I start with the dedication that brought me to tears? The first time I saw my name as the teacher and I gasped? (I really had forgotten that you had said you would use my name!) The fact that the beginning of the book is so very reminiscent of the real thing? The illustration toward the end when I saw myself? All of those things were beyond my expectations, but what I really want to say is that the book held me captive from beginning to end. You captured the middle school mind perfectly, showing their insecurities as well as the amazing strength that is just below the surface. Bravo! It is a wonderful book and I can see it being used during a study of government as a class read. The illustrator is also superb. I could go on and on. (I also am really amazed at how you captured me as a teacher … how did you do that?) So thank you, thank you, thank you! I loved every part of this book and I am so very proud, as I said earlier, to have had any part in it. ―Karen Rectanus, Exploris Middle School
Don’t you wish you could have rewritten all the rules when you were in school? Well, these 7th graders actually start a revolution and sneak around the authorities and avoiding the FBI all while making a change in how things work. Dennis and Rhonda make up the two main characters that I liked the best. Dennis is new to the school and sort of an outcast who really doesn’t want to be there but he becomes an important leader in the end. Rhonda is another outcast who is teased because her father is prepping for the end of the world.
The kids all must come together to decide on how the school is run and it takes on a bit of adventure when they discover a secret and start an adventure to uncover an artifact. The story is based on a true event and you need to read to the last page to get all the facts on that. I really enjoyed this quick read which is perfect for tweens.
Liana Gardner is the award-winning author of 7th Grade Revolution and the Misfit McCabeseries. Daughter of a rocket scientist and an artist, Liana combines the traits of both into a quirky yet pragmatic writer and in everything sees the story lurking beneath the surface. Engaged in a battle against leukemia and lymphoma, Liana spends much of her time at home, but allows her imagination to take her wherever she wants to go.
She fostered her love of writing after reading Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and discovering she had a great deal in common with the character Jo. The making up of stories, dramatic feelings, and a quick temper were enough for her to know she and Jo would have been kindred spirits.
Liana volunteers with high school students through the International Trade Education Programs (ITEP). ITEP unites business people and educators to prepare students for a meaningful place in the world of tomorrow. Working in partnership with industry and educators, ITEP helps young people “think globally and earn locally.”
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ENDS: DECEMBER 31, 2018
It sounds like an awesome read!
not sure I guess handling my son’s birthday next week lol
Christmas is always an adventure.
I don’t have any adventures planned at the moment.
No adventures are planned
My next adventure will be hosting a Christmas lunch.
Next adventure: first trip to DisneyWorld
My next adventure is a trip to Italy in March. Can’t wait!
Vietnam(Cambodia) and Thailand.
That’s a very interesting question! Since I’m so busy during the year, I guess my next adventure will be next summer, as I go to visit a new country on summers
I will be painting my house.