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Julia Jones' Diary #1
My Worst Day Ever!
Julia Jones Diary - Book 1: My Worst Day Ever! A fantastic book for girls aged 9-12.Julia looks forward to the most exciting event of the year. As the countdown begins, a very pretty girl unexpectedly joins her class, and her world is filled with a surprising new friendship. The cutest boy in the grade also joins their group, and Julia looks forward to the special occasion they are all planning for.However, the events that unfold are not what Julia anticipated. Is there a bully in their midst, and is the bullying happening around her? Discover what is in store for Julia and the outcome of her worst day ever.You are sure to love the first book in the Julia Jones series. It is fast-paced and suspenseful and will captivate you from start to finish; a fantastic book for girls 9 to 12.
117 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2014
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Katrina Kahler
593 books323 followersHi, so excited about being on Goodreads and sharing my Middle School books with you! I live in beautiful Noosa, in Australia. For most of my life I was a teacher of Middle School kids, and what an awesome experience that was. It gave me the opportunity to understand the problems that kids go through.
My writing partners are Kaz and Bill Campbell, they were also Middle School Teachers.
We hope you enjoy our books as much as we love writing them for you!!!
My writing partners are Kaz and Bill Campbell, they were also Middle School Teachers.
We hope you enjoy our books as much as we love writing them for you!!!
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December 17, 2014
This book is awesome and has awesome pictures
I choose that rating because it's and awesome book
Well I thought it was awesome it doesn't matter what other people think I like it and if you like it that's all that matters
I choose that rating because it's and awesome book
Well I thought it was awesome it doesn't matter what other people think I like it and if you like it that's all that matters
July 17, 2016
Everything's going perfectly fine with Julia Jones at school, with her bestfriend Millie by her side and the dance class she was actively in. Plus, there was Blake Jansen who made her blush everytime she saw him. Being dance buddies couldn't be more perfect, wasn't it?
That was until newcomer Sara moved to their school and seemed to attract everybody's attention. She was rich, she's great in hip-hop dance, she joined their dance musical, she even became the school hero. Julia wasn't jealous at her because she was fairly confident with herself. Until Sara seemed to take over her responsibilities, and she had set her eyes on Blake, and Julia grew more anxious and paranoid and envious as days dragged. Suddenly, Sara didn't seem like the friend she appeared to be.
I don't have a daughter, but after reading this book, I sure wish I had one so I can better take care of her and her needs, do some girly things together like dressing up. Julia Jones make me want to pat her, cuddle her, embrace her and comfort her. Julia Jones sure had her worst day ever, and I couldn't help but give her a hanky and my shoulders to cry on,
My Worst Day Ever is a very entertaining book, I could hardly put it down. I started reading it at 2pm and finished it within two hours. That's how captivated I was with Julia's own version of unfortunate events. Sure, this is for middle aged kids, specifically for 7th graders, but it sure teaches us lessons about bullying, self-esteem and camaraderie. Julia got every reasons to be paranoid at Sara's unbecoming behavior, taunts, smirks and sarcastic remarks. I was surprised to find Julia keeping it together until the musical day. While many may think she's lost it, I think she actually represents real life situations.Katrina Kahler truly understood how was it with teens and how to deal with them. I recommended this book to young curious teens!
That was until newcomer Sara moved to their school and seemed to attract everybody's attention. She was rich, she's great in hip-hop dance, she joined their dance musical, she even became the school hero. Julia wasn't jealous at her because she was fairly confident with herself. Until Sara seemed to take over her responsibilities, and she had set her eyes on Blake, and Julia grew more anxious and paranoid and envious as days dragged. Suddenly, Sara didn't seem like the friend she appeared to be.
I don't have a daughter, but after reading this book, I sure wish I had one so I can better take care of her and her needs, do some girly things together like dressing up. Julia Jones make me want to pat her, cuddle her, embrace her and comfort her. Julia Jones sure had her worst day ever, and I couldn't help but give her a hanky and my shoulders to cry on,
My Worst Day Ever is a very entertaining book, I could hardly put it down. I started reading it at 2pm and finished it within two hours. That's how captivated I was with Julia's own version of unfortunate events. Sure, this is for middle aged kids, specifically for 7th graders, but it sure teaches us lessons about bullying, self-esteem and camaraderie. Julia got every reasons to be paranoid at Sara's unbecoming behavior, taunts, smirks and sarcastic remarks. I was surprised to find Julia keeping it together until the musical day. While many may think she's lost it, I think she actually represents real life situations.Katrina Kahler truly understood how was it with teens and how to deal with them. I recommended this book to young curious teens!
March 28, 2015
I loved it. The story line was awesome and well thought out. I especially enjoyed the pictures in it. They were animated to perfection without adding to much. This book had No bad/swear/gods name in vain whatsoever and was beautifully done. I would strongly recommend to any school story loving girl. I think that it would be good for any age but i think that 8-11 would enjoy it the most.
May 24, 2016
When you're bored and have nothing better to read than an ebook your sister somehow downloaded.... And you end up kinda liking it
October 28, 2014
An amazing book!!!
This book was one of the best books I have read!! I am sure the next one is going to be better!!
#loveofmylife
This book was one of the best books I have read!! I am sure the next one is going to be better!!
#loveofmylife
July 7, 2015
I think that this book was really inspiring to many young girls my age especially in middle school. In middle school we deal with lots of bullying and teasing it doesn't even matter how rich you are they could be talking about your shoes your hair your clothes or even your knowledge. When your in middle school you have to watch who your friends are because they will talk about you behind your back
Because it reminds me of girls at school like Mariah, Jasmine, treyanna, Dresden, chineye, torey, Shamara and the rest of the fake girls at my school
Because it reminds me of girls at school like Mariah, Jasmine, treyanna, Dresden, chineye, torey, Shamara and the rest of the fake girls at my school
February 3, 2016
Good book for young people. You can read real situation .
February 13, 2015
Real life situations for kids
I'm always on the lookout for books to share w/ my Goddaughter. This would be great choice as it teaches children, not everyone they encounter will always have their best interest at heart. I think the book is geared towards the appropriate age range and will be relatable to kids on many levels. This would also be fun to read w/ your child and talk about how they might deal w/ similar situations at school =)
I'm always on the lookout for books to share w/ my Goddaughter. This would be great choice as it teaches children, not everyone they encounter will always have their best interest at heart. I think the book is geared towards the appropriate age range and will be relatable to kids on many levels. This would also be fun to read w/ your child and talk about how they might deal w/ similar situations at school =)
January 3, 2015
I can't wait
Katrina kahler did a very Good Job i wonder what's gonna happen in the next book I can't wait to see about her and Blake and if Sara is her real friend
Katrina kahler did a very Good Job i wonder what's gonna happen in the next book I can't wait to see about her and Blake and if Sara is her real friend
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December 25, 2015Fab! An easy and enjoyable read, suitable for the age range of 8-13 however if an 8 year old is wanting the book, I would say that they would need to be a confident reader;)
February 10, 2016
Hola a todos,
Os traigo una nueva reseña literaria, esta vez es un libro perteneciente a la saga El diario de Julia Jones, compuesta por 6 libros ~ los traducidos al castellano ~ enfocados a niños/as de entre los 9 y los 12 años.
Antes de empezar en sí con mi opinión personal (no crítica literia) sobre este libro, me gustaría hacer la puntualización de que hablaré sobre el libro en castellano ya que no he leido el libro en otros idiomas, por lo tanto tampoco en su idioma original en inglés, por lo que no se si mi opinión se puede aplicar al resto de idiomas.
Es una chica, Julia, que por la forma en la que se comporta en el libro, debe rondar los 12 años, en las que sufre abuso escolar de una nueva compañera, Sara, pero de una forma vista por una niña de su edad y no por un médico que hace una tesis o novela al respecto.
Con esto quiero decir, que Julia, nos cuenta de primera mano, ya que está narrado en primera persona, su día a día en el colegio, centrado principalmente en la preparación de un musical con algunos niños del colegio de diferentes edades, el trato con sus compañeros de clase, hasta que aparece Sara y empiezan a ocurrirle cosas raras; como que intenta aislarla del resto, le hace desparecer su ropa para el músical y un largo etc.
Narrado, como ya dije, en primera persona contado por la propia protagonista de la historia, bien hilado todos los acontecimientos, te sumerges en lo que le pasa a nuestra joven amiga desde el principio, sintiendo sino reflejada en ella al menos simpátia hacía ella.
Es una forma de denunciar el acoso escolar, no sólo por parte de los niños sino de los padres, que aunque no sean conscientes, los hijos mandan señales, también que los niños empiecen a sumergirse en el mundo literario, porque no sólo le pasa cosas malas a Julia, sino cosas buenas, como que tiene buenisimos amigos como Millie y Blake, con los que puede hablar, salir, quedar, reirse y un largo etcétera.
Creo que es un libro muy recomendable para todas las edades, pero sobretodo para los más pequeños de la casa.
Os traigo una nueva reseña literaria, esta vez es un libro perteneciente a la saga El diario de Julia Jones, compuesta por 6 libros ~ los traducidos al castellano ~ enfocados a niños/as de entre los 9 y los 12 años.
Antes de empezar en sí con mi opinión personal (no crítica literia) sobre este libro, me gustaría hacer la puntualización de que hablaré sobre el libro en castellano ya que no he leido el libro en otros idiomas, por lo tanto tampoco en su idioma original en inglés, por lo que no se si mi opinión se puede aplicar al resto de idiomas.
Es una chica, Julia, que por la forma en la que se comporta en el libro, debe rondar los 12 años, en las que sufre abuso escolar de una nueva compañera, Sara, pero de una forma vista por una niña de su edad y no por un médico que hace una tesis o novela al respecto.
Con esto quiero decir, que Julia, nos cuenta de primera mano, ya que está narrado en primera persona, su día a día en el colegio, centrado principalmente en la preparación de un musical con algunos niños del colegio de diferentes edades, el trato con sus compañeros de clase, hasta que aparece Sara y empiezan a ocurrirle cosas raras; como que intenta aislarla del resto, le hace desparecer su ropa para el músical y un largo etc.
Narrado, como ya dije, en primera persona contado por la propia protagonista de la historia, bien hilado todos los acontecimientos, te sumerges en lo que le pasa a nuestra joven amiga desde el principio, sintiendo sino reflejada en ella al menos simpátia hacía ella.
Es una forma de denunciar el acoso escolar, no sólo por parte de los niños sino de los padres, que aunque no sean conscientes, los hijos mandan señales, también que los niños empiecen a sumergirse en el mundo literario, porque no sólo le pasa cosas malas a Julia, sino cosas buenas, como que tiene buenisimos amigos como Millie y Blake, con los que puede hablar, salir, quedar, reirse y un largo etcétera.
Creo que es un libro muy recomendable para todas las edades, pero sobretodo para los más pequeños de la casa.
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March 10, 2020
Ma’am, I have a concern about your book. After reading this book, it gave me SERIOUS diarrhea. I really don’t think that is was very interesting and it also had a very bland storyline. My diarrhea got so serious, I died. My doctors said that the will give me a get-out-of-jail free pass and let me live on earth instead of hell because I’m a very bad person. The let me have this pass because they know and they have read this book. Thankfully, they did not get deadly diarrhea, so they were able to save me from this evil book of death and destruction. Also, when I bought it for my kindle, it broke. I do not like this book.
April 1, 2015
Graphic Novel- As I was looking through graphic novels to choose I came across this one. It was saying that it is a good read for girls 9-12 years of age and after reading it, I agree. I liked this novel because it was something you could relate to, especially if you were a girl from the ages of 9-12. The story line was realistic and I enjoyed reading it as a twenty year old and I know I would have enjoyed reading this novel when I was younger. It is easy to read, yet challenges a 9-12 year old's reading as well.
January 11, 2015
Best book ever
This was the best book ever!!! It was relatable and was just like a real life situation. The problems were so realistic and it was very interesting. I would recommend this to any girl who needs a little uplift or feels that they have had the baddest of luck .
This was the best book ever!!! It was relatable and was just like a real life situation. The problems were so realistic and it was very interesting. I would recommend this to any girl who needs a little uplift or feels that they have had the baddest of luck .
July 14, 2020
It is an amazing story ! I loved following Julia on her Worst Day Ever! It’s pretty good, but I will say that it is really dramatic considering that she is 12. Blake and Julia turn out to be so cute together ! I would definitely recommend to read the whole series.
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October 29, 2014
Not a great book, although I liked the pool scene and the way I discovered Sara's fear, but most of the book focuses on one event: the school dance production. I felt different events as well would have been better, as well as more character description/quirks, as I felt like I didn't know the characters. I liked the diary layout and illustrations though, and it is because of these plus points I give it the stars I do. It is not the best series from this author, I much preferred the A Diary of a Horse-Mad Girl series. I read this as I am preparing to write a novel for the same agegroup.
November 24, 2014
i liked this book but i think that it should explain the story frm the start but it was good.
while reading this it just showed me to trust certain people.it felt good to know that my friends were not two-faced like the girl in this book.
this story reminds me of another book called dork diaries which is really good.
while reading this it just showed me to trust certain people.it felt good to know that my friends were not two-faced like the girl in this book.
this story reminds me of another book called dork diaries which is really good.
March 20, 2015
I enjoyed reading this book targeted for girls aged 9-12. It was well written, engaging and incorporated humor nicely.
It was a nice change of pace for me. The ending was a bit too abrupt for me, but otherwise a fun book. Rated 4 stars
It was a nice change of pace for me. The ending was a bit too abrupt for me, but otherwise a fun book. Rated 4 stars
June 27, 2015
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
I chose this book as a 5-star rate because it really shows that kids may act nice but sometimes are really mean and you need to choose your real friends and it can be tough to get through this bullying I had to deal with it my whole life
I chose this book as a 5-star rate because it really shows that kids may act nice but sometimes are really mean and you need to choose your real friends and it can be tough to get through this bullying I had to deal with it my whole life
June 6, 2016
Best Day Ever
I loved this book!! It was amazing and I could not put it down. I read this book in almost 15 minutes!! I'm not lying. I was compelled to turn page after page. This book is definitely worth reading!!!! :) FIVE STARS for sure!! *****
I loved this book!! It was amazing and I could not put it down. I read this book in almost 15 minutes!! I'm not lying. I was compelled to turn page after page. This book is definitely worth reading!!!! :) FIVE STARS for sure!! *****
September 20, 2015
cool
this is a alsome book I think this book is good for teens
I love this book hope you get to read it
this is a alsome book I think this book is good for teens
I love this book hope you get to read it
March 4, 2015
Amazing
I'm sure that I have not read a book like this one. I recommend that everyone should read it as well.
I'm sure that I have not read a book like this one. I recommend that everyone should read it as well.
April 16, 2015
Awesome
This was an interesting book. It was realistic and I could feel myself get drawn into it. Love this book!
This was an interesting book. It was realistic and I could feel myself get drawn into it. Love this book!
June 2, 2015
This book has great real life situations for kids and I felt like even I could relate to them. It's a bit childish for me now but i know it would be the book of my life if I was young again.
August 25, 2015
Fit for those who love dork diaries. Fresh and simple.
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March 9, 2016Lol I'm sure you like it so awesome
It's so good and I have all the books you will love it so if you are looking for a good book then you should get this book
It's so good and I have all the books you will love it so if you are looking for a good book then you should get this book
February 27, 2019
It was the worst
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May 6, 2020
Divertido y fácil de leer, es atractivo para los chicos.
January 3, 2023
ach sagen wir mal so ein komisches Gefühl dieses Buch zu lesen , meine Erwartungen entsprach es nicht , wollte mehr Action!
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