I didn't love this one. The characters somehow felt forced.

Usually when reading a book, I try to think about the students in my school I would recommend it to check out. In reading the book, I wasn't clear about who would be recommending this title to... the target audience wasn't clear to me. The chapters also didn't feel as linked as they might have been. There was just something disjointed I couldn't quite put my finger on.

+A digital advanced reader copy was provided, and I am leaving this review of my own accord.+

Me and my children enjoyed this story with all the characters within. It about Jeff and Reed that meet each other at school. Jeff is having a bad time he's got to wear an eye patch to school to help his eyes. He doesn't want to wear it because kids will make fun of him. In one of his class he meets Reed that has a mark on his face. Kids have make fun of him in the past.

There were four story that followed Jeff and Reed. All were fun to read. They all had action and adventure throughout. They all had a few giggles within.

I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This is a wonderful book for tweens and the young at heart. The book follows Jeff who is popular and the academic overachiever Reed who unlikely become friends. Told in short chapters the book tackles what change means to young children and how friendship is built. It's perfect as an afternoon read or after school read as the book allows for discussions to occur.

To be honest anything that Boys Town Press publishes, I appreciate the intentional and thoughtful insights they give in how adults can help children thrive. The adventures of Jeff and Reed are two sixth graders with growing pains. For example, Jeff had to get a eye patch and how self-conscious he was because of it. How it affected his mood and how he responded to others. His friend Reed brought him to a realization because Reed has a birth mark on his face that he grew up with.

Another great life lesson is how children worry. Reed's father was going overseas. Reed was so worried about things he could not control that he lashed out in a violent way. A counselor stepped in - was understanding but also Reed had to take responsibility of his emotions.

The last lesson was going into middle school. How the boys were confident in where they were and how their confidence was taken away in the unknown. Each of these lessons there was a path to take responsibility, to cope and to help others. Of course real life can have so many variables but this gives students food for thought. A place or person to think about going to when problems arise. Again well done Boy's Town Press.

A special thank you to Boy's Town Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

The Adventures of Jeff and Reed is a great book for children as they learn about differences, feelings, friendship and so much more.
I wish I had this book when I was younger as I remember how hard I found both school and childhood hard especially as I was different from the other children.

I received a free copy of, The Adventures of Jeff and Reed, by Jen Kennedy and Wendy Falk, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Being a kid is so hard especially when you look different from the norm. Jeff and Reed were classmates but not really friends at the start of this book, but they become friends through challenges they face. Emotions are hard to deal with at any age, but kids do not know how to deal with them. This is a great book about feelings, friendship, differences, and so much more.

This is a great book for kids entering middle school. The author takes readers through common struggles from self-esteem, choosing positive friendships, and adjusting to new experiences with humor and helpful advice. Characters are relatable and sound like kids and adults you’d hear in real life, not cheesy or forced. This is the kind of book that I wish I’d read before starting middle school. Love to see more stories like this being published!