but I love when this happens
580177
I have to be honest, I am guilty of judging a book by it's cover/ cover art and while I did request this book when the time came to read it I was not overly enthusiastic to start. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the main character and I share a first name. (I'm not sure why, but I love when this happens!) I rather quickly became engrossed in this book. The main Character Jared is your typical Jr high boy. His family is a bit dysfunctional and he escapes into the world of Lavascape (an online multi-player game) where as the title hints at, he is a troll. The book chronicles his growing addiction with the game and the consequences this has on his everyday life. I think this book would be a good read for younger readers (5-8th grade). There are a couple of mature themes that may raise questions for younger kids. I really enjoyed this book and I will definitely recommend it often.

(I received this book for free as an early reviewer copy through Librarything.com)
1603536
lovely reflection......I read it in small spurts, not that often, but every time I do I love it.
3944815
Mostly it's with one person, but I like the way she brings in two other people who are special to her.
3909857
I really like this one, became one of my favorite.
4158751
Love love love this it is in an honor of so many close to me.
4114203
I love this - LOVE LOVE
1- give temperature.
2- it lights up.
3- It talks. ( like telling me the time when i press top)
4- Music is so high energy... LOVE this Fun to have
4384715
I love this piece, it reminds me of myself and my best friend.  I can imagine the secrets they are sharing.  Thank you for capturing these wonderful moments.
3956224
Love this at night while watching my favorite shows/
2522866
When all else fails then this can happen. I like when the Good  Guys win!
3723555
I am enjoying this series a lot, though i feel like so much happens in one episode; its a bit difficult to keep track of sometimes
279493
Initially this was not easy to grasp and then once I did/have things are easier to follow. It's honestly refreshing and fun.
33904
Haven't even owned it very long and already have looked back at previous entries going "oh yeah".  This makes me look forward to happy moments and when they happen thinking "This is going in there for sure!"  I even told a new friend that something they said made me write it down and that person was so happy about it.

Sure you could use a notebook and write all the dates, but this forces me to do it.  It makes me accountable somehow.  I'm very glad I purchased it (not like it was expensive anyway).  It's a great idea and the author got my money because of it and I couldn't be happier.
3028654
I'm not gonna lie, I wasn't expecting to enjoy this. But I did. Its really funny.
1229136
I love the humor and character interaction. Great stuff :)
20603
Having experienced this, I find this near and dear to my heart.  It's insightful and humorous and entertaining. I can hardly wait to see what is coming next.
1756162
more fun that I thought it was going to be - while actually ringing true in the moments when it is supposed to connect with the audiance
4677306
not only does it make me chuckle every time i walk to my car, but i occasionally get compliments about it.