The Twinkie Squad

I am a teacher in British Columbia, Canada and I have to say, the students love this book. I have introduced it for a number of years in a literature circle setting, where kids get to discuss books. Both the kids and their parents really appreciate a book with both great comic relief and serious issues, such as bullying and learning disabilities addressed. The kids simply howl at some of the antics of Douglas and his "friends". I have had many parents thank me for choosing such a fantastic book! I simply cannot believe it is officially out of print!!!

Read it years and years ago in middle school. Loved every letter of it, reread it over and over... no wonder I aced every quiz on it. It's funny in a clean, good, not-slapstick or stupid but a humorous way. Very good description, well-developed characters, G-R-R-R-R-R-E-A-T plot... and my favorite lesson, contrary to the one preached on t.v. shows for tweens that everyone has what it takes to be popular but it's not worth it, but that there are some cool and some "geeks", and it's always okay to be the latter: We had more fun!

The charachters especialy the ambassdors kids are realistic and funny.There are also lessons to be learned from this book. I found it to be among Korman's best!

I am a voracious reader. Although I enjoy many books, I can honestly say that there are precious few books that make me laugh uproariously.Gordon Korman is a brilliant author. My first exposure to his writing was in purchasing THE WAR WITH MR. WIZZLE from a book club just to help a class earn some credit. Never heard of it and thought I would read it if very bored.Well, the day I read that book changed my life.I have since become a collector of Gordon Korman books. His Bruno and Boots series are brilliant and never fail to make me laugh until tears stream down my face. The vivid visual gags in these books make me laugh without fail.When I saw this book- the TWINKIE SQUAD, I did not think that it would compare with the BRUNO and BOOTS series.Well, I was wrong.Doug Fairchild is a crazy diplomat's kid that just does not fit. He causes chaos wherever he goes and when he drops into the life of a struggling city kid, well, the roller coaster begins.I have read this book 5 times now. Every time I get started with it, I think I will be bored. Surely I will not laugh THIS time.And when Douglas gets into the basement scene where he is giving a tour, I undoubtedly end up doubled up in laughter unable to stop. My stomach will often hurt I laugh so hard.This book is a treasure. If you like it, get every book in the Bruno and Boots series too. They are too valuable to pass up- before they totally disappear.

The Twinkie Squad was one of the best Gordon Korman books I have ever read. It was full of humor, excitement and it had a great plot!! I'm in 5th grade, and I definitely recommend this book to anyone ages 9-12.