How to Survive Middle School and Monster Bots (A Howard Boward Book)

How to Survive Middle School and Monster Bots (A Howard Boward Book)

By Ron Bates

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Sometimes, being smart just isn’t enough

It’s been a rough semester for Howard Boward, science genius. Not only is he having to dodge winter’s most feared weapon (snowballs), his close friend, Winnie McKinney, is barely speaking to him. If that weren’t enough, he’s the favorite target of some bullies who seem determined to make life at Dolley Madison Middle School as miserable as possible. But then Howard learns about an upcoming robot-building contest—finally a chance to show off his science skills and beat archrival Gerald “G-Force” Forster! Unfortunately, the only way to win is by using his secret “monster goo,” a formula that has terrifying side effects. Can Howard resist the temptation? Or will he unleash a robot rampage that could destroy the town—and ruin the school dance?

Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN-13: 9780310736080
ISBN-10: 0310736080
Published on 9/16/2014
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 224

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im not in middle school yet. hoping this book would give me some tips but it didnt. i like robots and that was fun. i know what to do if they attack while im in middle school. i think its not a good survval guide.

I like this book because it wasn't really a guide, but in a way it was. I only gave it 4 stars because the beginning didn't make that much sense.

This looks like an awesome book!

Howard is what one may call a genius. When it comes to science - that is. But when faced with friendship troubles and school dances he is not as comfortable. So in order to win back his friends and gain some attention, Howard enters a robot making contest, which has some strange materials that could ruin the boy's plans.

If you were a person who has been to middle school you will kind of get what this book means. When I first saw this book's cover I didn't think it was a good book but I should've never judged the book by it's cover.

This book is awesome! Howard Boward is a science genius who hasn't had a good semester. His best friend, Winnie McKinney, isn't really speaking to him. Then Howard learns about an upcoming robot-building contest—finally a chance to show off his science skills and beat his enemy Gerald “G-Force” Forster. I won't give away any more spoilers... it is a good book!

Howard Boward is a science genius, and he is amazing a robotics. But lately, being smart is probably the only good thing he has on his middle school life. He is constantly bullied, his best friend is ignoring him, and other disasters. But one day, his luck goes blasting through the roof! He hears about the robotics competition, and he knows he is a genius at robotics! He starts on his robot, but what will happen? Read to find out!

robots OMG my favorite thing in the world it was very funny I liked how it had to do with middle school my worst fear

Howard Boward is in Middle School, and experiencing some rough incidents. He is getting bullied, and doesn't really have any friends. But he is a science nerd. When he hears about a robot-building contest, he feels confident that he can beat the bullies. But, he will have to use his special 'monster goo', which can lead to very dangerous and terrifying side-effects. Will he do it? Find out in How to Survive Middle School and Monster Bots (A Howard Boward Book)!

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that is a awesome book i just finished it how about you?

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