Pranks and Prejudice by Matthew J. Gilbert is about a prank that goes wrong and the unexpected consequences it has for a group of middle school friends.
The Great Prank Challenge begins at Meadowview Middle School when someone covers a teacher's desk in sticky notes. Soon afterward, every student wants to join in, making everyone and everything a potential target. Everyone is on guard because they don't want to become the next victim of a prank or be turned into a meme online.
After Norm is pranked by one of his best friends, Jordan, he decides to get revenge. Unfortunately, his prank is lame and doesn't have the intended effect. His other best friend, Mia, comes up with a prank that she believes will end all pranks. However, Mia's prank works almost too well, causing the school to close for the day and leading to a school-wide ban on pranks. Teachers and students alike are upset and determined to find the person responsible. Will Norm and Mia be able to fix the mess they caused?
This is the second book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone. The chapter book is a short, easy read with a few humorous moments that young readers will likely enjoy.
In this installment, we get to see how Norm and his friends handle internet fame while managing their friendship. I thought it was interesting that even though Jordan acted rudely, Norm was able to forgive him and move on. It was nice to see how much he had grown since the previous book. Like the first book, this one teaches young readers about accountability, friendship, and the importance of thinking about the consequences before following trends.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and were not influenced by the publisher or author.
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