Out of Patience

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September 24, 2008

Out of Patience

Out of Patience by Brian Meehl (Grades 6-8)
Jake Waters has a dream: he longs to be the first male in his family to escape the confines of the town he lives in, Patience, Kansas. The town was founded by his grandfather who inadvertently saddled the place with a curse. Jake's dad, the local plumber, also has a dream: to establish the first American Toilet Museum. Talk about embarrassing. Have your parents ever done anything to embarrass you? Look for an article in the St. Petersburg Times that focuses on a topic that could be embarrassing to a person or a person’s children. Share the story and your embarrassing moment here.

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I found a video about this blog site on Teacher Tube a few minutes ago - right after I posted a book trailer for this very book! I loved this book and thought it was hilarious! If you like Holes, this book will win you over. Check out my book trailer at: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=29483dac99dbc61ebdf4

Jennifer Simer
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Deer Creek Middle School
Edmond, OK

Posted by: Jennifer Simer | October 19, 2008 at 05:00 PM

WOW! Just the first chapter of the book is funny.

Posted by: sv ms. stinson's book club murray middle school | November 04, 2008 at 11:12 AM

Out of Patience is a very strange book but it is pretty good. The curse that was put on Patience, Kansas is really strange how it came up. That when The Plunger of Destiny arrives the finale destruction will begin.

I think people should read this. It is very good.

Posted by: K.M. Ms. Stinson's book club Murray Middle School | November 04, 2008 at 11:39 AM

This book is very well explained but, also strange. I felt like the way he dived into the water was like an experience of a new life.

Posted by: Haley8734 | November 13, 2008 at 01:06 PM

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