28 pages 56 minutes read

Stephen Manes

Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1982

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Stephen Manes' Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days! entertains with its humorous take on self-improvement. Readers appreciate its witty narrative and engaging characters that capture both adults and children. Some find the plot overly simplistic and the humor occasionally forced. Overall, it's an enjoyable, light-hearted read that prompts reflection on realistic life improvements.

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Who Should Read Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!?

Readers who enjoy humorous, self-improvement themed children's literature, akin to Wayside School series by Louis Sachar, will likely be captivated by Stephen Manes' Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!. Ideal for middle-grade readers who appreciate quirky and imaginative storytelling with an undercurrent of life lessons.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Book Details

Genre
Humor
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Relationships: Family
Topics
Education