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Shout-out to this book for having some of the *best* homeschool representation I've seen in any book. Also it makes a point out of being set in Charlotte (which makes me immediately judge the accuracy of every detail...)

points for 1 thing:

"The heart of the credit card problem isn't the card or the system. It's how we use the system. If we use our money and budgeting smarts, credit cards are useful tools. Credit only turns into debt when we mismanage our finances. In fact, a good credit rating speaks for our responsibility, management skills, and ability to use money wisely. Good credit can be good for our future."

"Hey kids! Why don't you save your 💲 in BANKS, because /guess what?/ They pay INTEREST so your money makes you money!"

Um. When was the last time you've made even one singular dollar in interest. I'll wait...

"You're not broke because you aren't getting paid enough. You're broke because of unnecessary spending." Oh sure so you're telling me wages have gone up proportionate to inflation? ... I didn't think so

And I have no respect for a books that uses "zillions" unironically when there's not even a character talking

You know what else is fun??? TELLING TEENS TO PUT OTHER PEOPLE FIRST, BEFORE GOD

You know what's fun? GUILT TRIPPING TEENAGERS BECAUSE THEY AREN'T LOVING TO A DIVINE EXTENT

How to be content? Be patient. Be thankful. 🙄 Like I haven't thought of that.
[School book and I hate it]

(assigned reading for school)
Maybe this is because I'm a genius or maybe I'm not far enough into the book, but it feels suuuuper basic. (Take the section on managing your time, for example. If you just asked me to explain time management, I would have written something more profound.) It says it's for teens but if you grew up in the church/around these principles it's not engaging past about age 10.

She's at summer camp!!

I really need to go to bed but I really need to finish the book...

I'm enjoying it! Current prediction is that we can trust Captain Nolan, although he knows more than he's letting on. And I'm not sure about Cannonball...
No clue about the object Reynie was given.

I'm having a hard time getting through this book because I tend to read when I'm tired/winding down, but I can't keep it straight when the flashbacks start and end with no warning.