Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break if you ant to Survive the Cafeteria

Reviewed by: Kelley Goodfield - SAD # 55, Hiram, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 11, 2017

Review

Another tale about the rules you must not break while at school. This time, 5th grader Kyle is very nervous about buying lunch in the cafeteria for the very first time. As he boards the bus and tries to enjoy his book on insects, the very talkative Ginny decides to fill him in on the rules you must not break at the school cafeteria. Of course, Kyle ends up breaking every rule that Ginny warms him about. For starters, He “holds up the line”, takes “too many things”, “aggravates the lunch lady” and “talks to the big kids”. Even after breaking all the rules Kyle manages to survive and informs Ginny he will not be paying attention to any of her rules again. The acrylic illustrations bring the story to life as many of the people he meets are transformed into insects like the book Kyle was reading on the bus. Another successful tale from the rules duo that is sure to be enjoyed by children. Share this with students at the beginning of the year to transform the boring rules conversation into loads of fun!

Overall Book Score: good