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The Detention Club Hardcover – June 21, 2011

by David Yoo (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Detention

The best worst thing to happen to Peter Lee?

Peter and his best friend, Drew, used to be so cool (or, at least, not total outcasts) in elementary school. But now they're in middle school, where their extensive mica collection and prowess at kickball have earned them a new label: losers. Then Peter attracts the unwanted attention of the school bullies, and his plan to become popular through his older sister, the practically perfect Sunny, backfires.

Things go from bad to worse when Peter gets detention. But what at first seems to spell his utter doom turns into an unlikely opportunity for making friends and influencing people. . . .

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    880L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.01 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Balzer + Bray
  8. Publication date
    June 21, 2011
  9. ISBN-10
    0061783781
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0061783784
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“Peter’s earnest, myopic first-person narration is authentic and convincing, and Yoo exposes the precarious footing and shifting allegiances of middle school with a deft hand…. A mystery about the Fenwick Middle School thief contributes to the quick pace and adds a satisfactory surprise.” — ALA Booklist

“Peter and Drew’s antics will keep readers laughing. Readers will be entertained by the boys’ hijinks and empathize with their desire to fit in.” — Publishers Weekly

Praise for STOP ME IF YOU’VE HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE: “It wouldn’t seem possible to make high school jocks, popular girls and losers fresh and hilarious, but Yoo does it.” — New York Times Book Review

Praise for STOP ME IF YOU’VE HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE: “Albert is a funny, fascinating, and infuriating character. Laugh-out-loud moments and painfully realistic scenes of student life will hold readers’ attention.” — School Library Journal

Praise for GIRLS FOR BREAKFAST: “Very funny and bravely rendered.” — Seattle Times

Praise for GIRLS FOR BREAKFAST: “Funny, dark, and subversive. Beware: you’ll never be able to look at a guy the same way after you read this book.” — Rachel Cohn, author of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

About the Author

David Yoo is the author of the teen novels Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before and Girls for Breakfast. He is also a contributor to Guys Read: Funny Business. He spends his spare time staring unblinking (in either wonder or abject horror) at his newborn son, Griffin. David lives in Massachusetts, where he teaches in the MFA program at Pine Manor College and at the Gotham Writers' Workshop.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray; 1st edition (June 21, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061783781
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061783784
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 880L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.01 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
18 global ratings

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Carla E. Stamper
5.0 out of 5 stars There should be a sequel of this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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This book was amazing and I have to know if there's a second book coming anytime soon. I LOVE The Detention Club. Anybody who wouldn't want to read it is crazy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018
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My daughter enjoyed it
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swag yo
5.0 out of 5 stars cool
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2013
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Fun to read. Interesting and cool. I give it 5 stars because I don't like to read and I finished it.
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Danielle M. Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars A hysterical middle grade novel perfect for young readers making the transition to a new school.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2011
It's a new year and a whole new ball game for Peter Lee and his best friend Drew. Once the "kings of the school" are now simply the little guys on campus at their new middle school. In Peter's case it's even more complicated when adding his older brainiack sister Sunny to the equation. Not only do the two siblings detest each other, but everyone at Pete's new school idolizes her. After trying everything he can think of Pete ends up in detention with the kids he used to run from and surprisingly the outcome is quite different than he ever expected.

If you've read David Yoo's Fistful of Feathers from the Guys Read: Funny Business collection you're already aware of not only his humor, but his ability to relate to young readers. The Detention Club from beginning to end was a hilarious walk through the halls of the often harrowing existence of a brand new middle school boy. Peter's character was exactly what I'd imagine a typical sixth grade boy to be like, a bit humorous & outwardly confident but also incredibly insecure about where he stands in this big new world he couldn't have dreamed of. In many ways Yoo's characters, Peter & Drew in particular, reminded me quite a great deal of the main characters in Chris Rylander's The Fourth Stall which is a story I thoroughly enjoyed as well.

Peter's relationship with his older sister, Sunny, as well as his parents was perfect! In books and in other forms of media we have a tendency to create a world where everything is happy and all relationships for brothers and sisters are work with ease. Obviously, for the majority of us we grew up struggling with our siblings and parents at some point or another but eventually we were able to overcome this. In Peter's case it takes quite an obstacle to overcome his struggles with Sunny, but it's absolutely hilarious watching him get there.

Over the last year there's been an insurgence of brilliantly written middle grade novels specifically aimed at boy readers. In my opinion, it's a fantastic new "trend" if you'd call it that, but I certainly hope it continues. David Yoo's The Detention Club is a wonderful addition to the group of middle grade novels I've grown to love in the recent past. For young readers making the transition to middle school (boys in particular) The Dentention Club will not only be a hilarious read, but a source of comfort in a difficult time. Be prepared to laugh hysterically as Peter Lee learns that you can't judge a book by it's cover and your best friends might be right under your nose if you're looking too hard for them.

Originally reviewed and copyrighted at my review site, There's A Book.
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Sewing Momma
5.0 out of 5 stars You will love it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013
I'm in third grade and my mom says I am an advanced reader. I LOVED this book. I just finished it tonight. I liked it because it was adventurous and a mystery at the same time. I had a hard time putting it down especially near the end. I definitely recommend this book for other kids to read.
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ReadingVacation
3.0 out of 5 stars Just so-so for me
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2011
I was excited to read The Detention Club because it is set in a middle school. I just knew that I could relate to the setting and the characters.

The setting was a winner for me. I think the middle school accurately portrayed real life middle school and the dynamics of the various groups. David Yoo captured what I see in middle school day-to-day.

I have never been to detention, but I imagine the teachers are pretty strict about what goes on there. For that reason, I would think the lack of discipline in Peter's detention was disappointingly unrealistic. I really think Peter and his buddies got off way too easy. Maybe it's my goody-goody nature, but this bothered me.

I was not a big fan of Peter. He was self-centered and rude to those close to him. I get that he wanted to be popular, but I wish he had gone about it in a nicer way and become overall nicer in the end. Since Peter was a master at thinking outside of the box, he had so much potential to do some good. Perhaps middle grade boys can relate better to Peter and his antics.

RATING

3 So-So

COVER COMMENTS

I like seeing all the characters in their school setting. They look very middle schoolish! I really like the unicorn too!
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