Made You Look

by Diane Roberts

Book Overview

When his parents surprise Jason with a family vacation to California, he is totally excited. Not only will he get to fly, he'll have a chance to try out for Masquerade Mania! That's before he learns... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385729790
• ISBN13: 9780385729796
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Made You Look

The book I'm reviewing is Made You Look. The author is Diane Roberts. This book takes place most of the time in a camper and at some campgrounds on their way to California. This book is a comedy book for all ages, a pretty short read at 150 pages. The main character is Jason. He is the star of the book that tries to get on to Masquerade Mania (which is a show in the book) no mater what. He is a character who always jokes around. Freddy is his friend who is willing to do whatever he can for Jason. He is even willing to help him get on to Masquerade Mania. Finally, Amberson is the bully who copies and or ruins Jason's dreams. Jason's family bought the Death Camper from their aunt and uncle. But the aunt and uncle were glad on get rid of the camper, because every camping trip they went to they had bad luck. Like one time, a poisonous snake had bitten their uncle and he puffed up like a balloon. When Jason found out that Freddy could come on the camping trip he totally went crazy and ran like the wind over to Freddy's house. He and Freddy couldn't wait to get packing and leave for California. That meant they were closer to Masquerade Mania than they had ever been before. Mom had an idea to make a suggestion box to where they should go in California. The family could write down three places for each person. To give one extra suggestion Mom came up with a quiz for every state. My favorite part of the book was when the finally made it to California, and met the old lady who let them tour her house. She had been a famous movie star and her house was an old mansion that was filled with movie props. I would recommend this book to anybody who likes to read comedy or is looking for a light quick read. I give it ***** 5 stars.

Jack's

In this book the main characters are Jason and Freddy and they are funny characters. When Jason and Freddy were in Jason's living room and they were watching their favorite TV show, when some guy won a trip to Hawaii. Then Jason goes on his IM and his dad signs on so he starts to talk to him, hi dad (he was in California because of his work). Hi son, he typed back. Then Jason got an idea! Dad, could Mom and I come and visit you? He typed. Before Jason knew what was happening, his dad and mom were on the phone talking and arranging the hotel reservations. Jason's favorite TV show was live in California. When they got there, they had a box of choices and everyone put in a suggestion. Jason wanted to get on the TV show and win something, but his family tricked him. My favorite part of the book is when Jason's mom dyes Jason's underwear pink because the author has a sense of humor and wanted to share it. I liked this book because it was funny and I enjoyed the characters.

Cross-country madness

This book is funny. When he put on his dinosaur head and peanut butter and jelly fell onto him, I fell off the couch laughing. If your mom is forcing you to read, you should read this.

Fun - Fun - Fun!

Diane Roberts Made Me Look for sure! I had great fun reading this book and I know my children will as well. I hope to see a lot more from this writer!I highly recommend this book for your middle grade reader!

Hilarious and great fun!

Diane Roberts has crafted a book filled with funny characters, funny situations, realistic dialogue, and a great game show that kids will love. My 12 year old daughter read it all in one night, way past her bedtime because she couldn't put it down. I finally got ahold of it and ended up sitting in a cold tub because I didn't want to stop reading.Grab your funny bone and prepare to laugh at this wonderful first novel by a very funny writer.