The Fourth Stall Part II

The Fourth Stall Part II has ratings and reviews. The life of crime is leondumoulin.nl has taken down legendary high school crime boss Staples, busine.
Table of contents

The message in the story is to always confess your mistakes and don't be scared or embarrassed to do it. Also, don't always think about yourself and what would happen to you-think about other people too. May 03, Minsu Kang rated it really liked it. The second book starts with the end of the first book where Mac settles down the hard fight against Staples, the legendary high school crime boss. Staples is no longer in the picture and the high school baseball tryouts are out. Students really think Mac and his partner, Vince is useful after this big fight against Staples which draw more students to enter the fourth stall.

They come in during recess and lunch breaks to have their own personal issues solved. Of course, more kids brings them more money and guess what? Good for Mac and Vince, they finally have enough money to buy the tickets for the new Chicago Cubs season. Well, these are all the fine parts that happened to the business that Mac and Vince are running, because sometimes there are really unexpected problems that cause them trouble. In the beginning of the book, where the first "big" issue occurs, this girl in eighth grade come visits the fourth stall.

Mac finds out her name is Trixie Von Parkway, and she needs help to get someone off her back. No one but the new science teacher, Mr.

Post navigation

For Mac it was an easy task to get Mr. Kjelson off her back, however, Mac figures out that Trixie was not her real name. But a job is a job, Mac just decides to focus on the problem, not on the mysterious girl, Trixie. This problem begins with the school hiring a new assistant principal to school, Dr. George was strict on the school rules, he started cracking down every bullying and inappropriate behaviors from students.

Well, now Mac has to hide his little business from Dr. For Mac, this task is a piece of cake until he realizes that Dr. George was watching every plan and move Mac was creating. This is when Dr. May 12, Christian Daulat rated it liked it. Chris Rylander's "The Fourth Stall Part II" was an alright installment to the series, but it's underwhelming compared to the first book.

As the book progresses, Mac and Vince's personality gets questionable, and why they are fighting to impress a girl that is a grade above them.

Middle Grade Mafioso: The Fourth Stall, Part II

The book gets a little confusing at some point, and a weird ending. The good about this book, it gets exciting, making you want to read more of it, sadly it dies down, and it gets kind of stale. The characters are boring Chris Rylander's "The Fourth Stall Part II" was an alright installment to the series, but it's underwhelming compared to the first book.


  1. Search This Blog.
  2. Carta de Guia de Casados (Portuguese Edition)?
  3. Hilbert.
  4. 10 thoughts on “MMGM: THE FOURTH STALL PART II”.
  5. The Fourth Stall Part III - Chris Rylander - Hardcover.
  6. Iron Curtain: History;
  7. ?

Instead, we get a prolonged story of a daughter who wanted to avoid her father, and distracted the duo to put down the principal. Also, the kids cheated on a test that determined whether the school was going close, yet they only get 2 weeks suspension? This book was alright, but some of the things that were presented in the story was unbelievable. And ruined the story for me.


  • .
  • A Cafe in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal, Volume 8.
  • The Fourth Stall Part II - Chris Rylander - Paperback.
  • ;
  • The Fraternity: Lawyers and Judges in Collusion.

    • Best Book Hi I am in 5th grade and I am usually very picky on books. I will start one but never finish it. This series is a rollercoaster though I don't mind for those either and takes you on a hair raising journey Most Likely y'all find me reading a comedy book.

    MMGM: THE FOURTH STALL PART II

    But this is a nice change! Jul 29, Small Review added it Shelves: Originally posted at Small Review. This is a review for a sequel, but there are NO spoilers for the first book! Check out my review of the first book instead! Mac had me at hello Mac's "voice" is a combination of The Godfather , film noir, and contemporary middle school boy that blends perfectly. Mac is such a likable kid. He makes me laugh and even when he's doing less-than-moral things, I'm still rooting for him to win plus, his heart is in the right place, so that has to count for Originally posted at Small Review.

    He makes me laugh and even when he's doing less-than-moral things, I'm still rooting for him to win plus, his heart is in the right place, so that has to count for something, right? If I were in middle school, I would be crushing on Mac so hard. And if I were a middle school guy? I would totally want to BE Mac. I love male narrators, but it's hard to find a good male narrator who actually sounds like a guy sorry women authors, lots of your guys sound like girls!

    Chris Rylander scores major points by writing a book that feels authentically boyish. Not only that, but he also sounds like a genuine middle school kid. He thinks and acts the way a normal kid would act, and sometimes that means he bungles in ways that are just so classically tweenish. This totally endeared him to me, and I imagine Mac's thoughts and actions will resonate strongly with the target audience tweens, primarily tween boys. These are the kinds of issues I like I really don't like reading about Heavy Issues like people dying or struggling with abusive relationships or depression and stuff like that.

    But I love contemporary books that deal with the normal "lite issues" kids face like zits and crushes and school stress. Chris Rylander integrated these subjects well in the first book, and he proved his skill again in the sequel. Mac's first crush on a girl is equal parts funny and sincere, with a few laugh out loud lines as he expresses his total bafflement with the opposite sex. The pressure of standardized testing provides a more serious topic, and offers an opening for candid discussion without coming across as preachy or dull. I didn't see it coming! I didn't see the culprit until their identity was finally revealed.

    The evidence was stacked up against each possible bad guy in such a way that I believed any of them were capable. But, the doubts were equally convincing, so I was totally twisted up. The prim and proper but totally crazy little bully named Kitten cracks me up every single time. He didn't even have a big role, but I mentally cheered whenever he was mentioned. Reading these books is worth it for the mental picture of that character alone don't believe me? Check out Heather's review of the first book where she said almost the exact same thing!

    Really, almost all of Chris Rylander's characters are memorable and awesome for some reason or another. Even the opportunity to meet super minor characters like the weird rodent droppings expert make the book worth reading. Where did the star go? I didn't think the mystery was built as cohesively as it was in the first book. The first book had great momentum, but it was very easy for me to put the sequel down for days at a time. I did want to see who was behind the problems plaguing Mac and his classmates, but clues came too few and far between to really grab hold of my interest.

    There was also a LOT of baseball filler, and after years of associating baseball with boring weekends when my dad wouldn't let me watch my cartoons because there was a game on, I automatically revert into "this is boring" mode whenever baseball is brought up. I imagine the target audience will appreciate Mac's baseball nods more than I did. I did like the futile camaraderie Mac felt with other Cubs fans though--that I can understand.

    Bottom line I adore this series and I can't recommend it highly enough. If you have a middle grade boy in your life, do him a favor and buy him this series ASAP. The first book is a hot seller in my library and I already have a waiting list for the sequel. What's also great about this series is that each book can be read as a standalone. Even though knowing the events of the first book helps when reading the second, that familiarity isn't necessary.

    There are also zero spoilers in the sequel, so you don't have to worry about ruining the first book if you read the sequel first. Explanation of rating system: Mar 19, Dustin Marquart rated it it was amazing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The Fourth Stall Part 2 is a fantastic sequel to the original. All of the mystery and conflict in this book draws you and captures your full attention causing you to foam at the mouth from the need of wanting to read farther.

    Believe me, the hardest part of my day was having to close this book at the end of SSR. Not knowing who is behind all of the bad things happening at the school, and not knowing who Mac and Vince could really trust was amazing. And when they finally had suspects and then the The Fourth Stall Part 2 is a fantastic sequel to the original. And when they finally had suspects and then them being immediately proving innocent out of the blue made it so intriguing. When they find out that it was all their faults and that there was nothing they could do about it was such a good twist.

    But then Mac sacrificing himself for the good of his beloved school that he cares about oh so much was so endearing. They way that the author at the end tied it all back to the bad guy was amazing. Sep 24, James L rated it really liked it. It was a good second book in The Fourth Stall series. More problems for Mac and Vince, more twists, and finally more humor. Chris Rylander does a great job of using metaphors and similes to make his reading funny and entertaining.

    The ending made me excited to read the next and final book. Jan 09, Jacob rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: This was one of the best books I have ever read, it is so suprising when you get to the end and find out Hannah was actually Mr. Oct 11, Dylan Pirie rated it it was amazing. The title of the book is The Fourth Stall Part 2 by: This book falls into the realistic fiction genre because it is not based on a true story but it could completely happen.

    This book makes me feel like this could happen to my school. This book is about a kid named Mac and his best friend Vince. They run a business in the fourth stall at school. They solves kids problems like getting the new video game, getting test answers e. One day a girl by the name Trixie Von Parkway came in with a problem that a teacher is making her fail and giving her detentions and just overall harassing her. Then other problems start coming in about poop in lockers and bad school lunches. This all happens just as a new vice principal arrives to the school. Mac and Vince have to solve all of these problems just as baseball tryouts are starting.

    Ep #3 - "READ THIS WATCH THAT: The Fourth Stall & Holes"

    The internal conflict is Mac vs himself, he dosent know who to believe so he has to fight with himself. The external conflict is Mac vs school because all of these problems have popped up and he is trying to solve them. I liked this book because it always left me in suspense and I didn't know what would happen next.

    I also liked this book because it feels like it could happen at a school. I think year old boys would enjoy this book because it talks a lot about sports and business and funny problems, it is just a overall good read. Sep 29, Jack. V rated it really liked it. A very good book series. These kinds of books are my favorite.

    Mac defeated Staples but did he really? Read this book to find out. And if you like this book you would like the next! Oct 13, Daniel Valencia rated it it was amazing. Interesting book and really mysterious. Apr 17, jalissa rated it really liked it. I thought the second book was a lot funnier than the first. I loved how random it was and it was just hilarious in my opinion.

    Oct 24, Laura rated it it was amazing Shelves: I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first. Oct 22, Heather rated it it was amazing. Oh Mac, what have you done. My 6th grade crush gets into some deep trouble when he starts looking into fried fatty foods in the cafeteria and rat droppings in the lockers.

    And then she walks in the door. He knew she was trouble the minute she walked in and she sets in motion a whole world of events that leaves Mac and Vince reeling at the end. I'll start from the beginning. Mac and Vince have their business back and it's busier than ever. Things are running smoothly until weir Oh Mac, what have you done.

    Things are running smoothly until weird things start happening at school. First, Trixie shows up saying the new Science teacher is giving her a hard time because she broke up with his son. She wants Mac and company to get him off her back. Mac describes her as a rattlesnake throughout the book so you know he doesn't believe her, but she does prove valuable.

    Then the healthnut boy, Jonah complains because the cafeteria is serving nothing but fried foods. Or double fried in the case of fried chicken with sides of fried chicken skin and double-fried French fries. I mean, it's like a ton of calories! Or how much saturated fat? I tried not to laugh because my mom and her friends were always going on and on about those evil calories and it just sounded so strange coming from a seventh grader He knows the other kids love that food. But then more problems. The germaphobe comes in with the problem of feces from some animal in his locker.

    Even Mac and Vince won't touch that. They have to call in the specialist for that. And then there's the problem with the Science teacher who is also the new baseball coach. Mac and Vince both want to try out as 6th graders and know they don't have a good chance, but still. Once they find out Mr. All evidence points to him being a great guy. Mac and Vince are really in a bind. But nothing like the ones they get into later in the book. And it looks like the business may just be gone for good. I still say if I was in 6th grade I'd have an even bigger crush on Mac than in the last book.

    He'd be a hero. He has no idea what girls are all about but I'm hoping to read about him in the future. I can't wait until he gets mixed up with girlfriends. That will really be interesting. She'll have to be a Cubs fan that's for sure. The Fourth Stall II was even better than the first but very different from it. I loved both and hope there will be another book or books in the series. I am very fond of Mac, Vince, Joe and Fred. And I love Kitten! You really have to read these books to learn about Kitten the meanest bully you'll ever read about. I will not tell you why they call him Kitten.

    I wouldn't call this a boy book, but it is written from Mac's point of view. I love reading from the boy's point of view. It helps me understand them, a little, maybe. All I can say for this one is that I was smiling when I started, laughed through several parts, and was smiling at the end. I was remembering my time in 6th grade trying to picture who my Mac would have been. Mac remains fictional and holds my 6th grade heart. This in no way influenced my review. Try this series- I know you'll enjoy reading about these future swoon worthy boys! Mar 08, Alison rated it it was amazing.

    Even better than the first! I hear people say all the time, "There are no 'boy books'! Doesn't get easier than that. Mac, Vince and the crew are back in business, an Even better than the first! Mac, Vince and the crew are back in business, and this time trouble walks into the Fourth Stall. You know what they say, grade school girls are more dangerous than shotguns. Enter Trixie VanParkway, sixth grader. Mac knows she's trouble, and she wants to get a teacher off her back. Kjelson have been seen arguing in the hallway, but what about?


    1. See a Problem?.
    2. Get A Copy.
    3. The Fourth Stall Part II.
    4. Code of Professional Conduct: Standards and Ethics for the Investigative Profession, Second Edition.

    Mac and Vince can't help but like the guy, especially since he's a Cubs fan. Can Mac really get Mr. In addition to Trixie's teacher problems, a new Vice Principal hell-bent on catching Mac in the act, and cleaning up the school or shutting it down. Can Mac save his business? Can he save the whole school?

    From the very first page, Chris Rylander will have readers chuckling out loud. He has already mastered rule 1 of writing for middle grade boys: Grab them from the very beginning. There were several times, I laughed out loud, and even read passages out loud to my two boys! I know I'm not supposed to quote from an unfinished galley, but I can't help myself.

    There were so many wonderfully hilarious tidbits, like: K that's what all the kids call him since his name is like a phonics test of bravery, complete with a man-eating, double-consonant-breathing dragon right at the start. The place where happiness goes to die.

    It sounded funny and smart, and something my son was going to love. Right on the money, it was fantastic. I applaud Chris Rylander for bringing us another winner for middle grade boys! Feb 24, Lukas Skye rated it really liked it. The Fourth Stall Part 2 They did it! After finally beating Staples, business was running smoothly once again. However, just like that, an unexpected visitor opened the bathroom door. They kept talking and confusing you until somebody broke down and cried. She introduced herself as Trixie Van Parkway. Trixie was being messed with.

    Someone was sending her to detention over and over again for no reason. At least that is what she told Mac. Trixie explained that the extremely new teacher, Mr. Kjelson, was yelling at her constantly for nothing at all. Baffled, Mac conferred with his remaining customers until he closed down his business for the day. The next day there was a surprise assembly.

    Assemblies like these didn't happen very often, so this a bit strange to the students. Principal Dickerson announced there would be a new member joining the school staff. Then an old man with a wrinkly face and bulging eyes stepped to the microphone. He introduced himself as Dr. Instantly, a wave of murmuring washed over the crowd. Many students knew Dr. George from their friends at other schools.

    He was also known as Dr. Shortly after that day, strange things started happening. Animal poop began appearing in peoples lockers, rules had been gotten even stricter, and punishments have been much more severe. This test was so incredibly important that schools could be shut down because of a bad average. Will the school shut down?

    What about this mysterious Mr. Dec 07, Kate rated it really liked it. So first I have to say that this book, and the first book in the series, are two of the funniest books I've ever read. I found myself laughing out loud several times as I read Part II and getting some very funny looks from the people around me.

    This book picks up pretty much where the first book left off, with a girl walking into the fourth stall and sending Mac's world spinning. Who is she really? What exactly does she want? Why do middle school girls have to be so darn confusing!? I'm not go So first I have to say that this book, and the first book in the series, are two of the funniest books I've ever read. I'm not going to answer any of those questions for you, you'll have to pick the book up in February to find out. I will tell you that Rylander does a brilliant job at keeping you guessing at who the good guys are and who the bad guys are.

    I was pretty sure I knew the score, but I was totally wrong! What I really like about these books is that Rylander doesn't dumb down the kids or the experiences they have. He acknowledges that kids have these whole worlds that we adults may not be privy too. In this case we see Mac continuing picking up his business as usual as he helps other students fix their problems. The problems the kids have are all very realistic. The last story dealt primarily with bullies review here and this one deals with state tests and the pressure they put on kids and teachers alike.

    The methods Mac employs aren't always on the up and up, and I sometimes shake my head that these kids would get away with it at all, but the way Rylander writes it allows for the reader to just go along for the ride, enjoying all the twists and turns as they go. It was also great to revisit some of the characters from the first book, especially the school bullies, who are both the bad guys because they are bullies , but also the good guys because they work for Mac. I don't want to give anything away, so I will just say, take the next few months to go pick up The Fourth Stall so that come February 7th you are all ready for Part II!

    Dec 11, Viviano Vargas rated it it was amazing. Have you ever been in a problem so bad you need help to get out of it? It is a mystery-nonfiction Mac is a cool guy and it gets even better he solves problems you cant but if he feels sorry for you he might just do a pro-Bono which means he will do it for free. My over all thoughts for this book were good but then again they have some bad ones like " spoiler alert" There is this girl and she is so sneaky so watch out because she might sound nice but she is evil. Its funny because this all takes Have you ever been in a problem so bad you need help to get out of it?

    Its funny because this all takes place in a school that's crazy because you would think there are teachers all over the place but there not. I'm also a wife, mom, Christian, violinist, avid reader and St. And I watch way too much TV. View all posts by Michelle I. Oh, I did love this one. Well, my students do, and I could understand that while I thought a custodian giving the kids an office was beyond far-fetched, my students adored the idea.

    Bookshout App

    Not even in fiction!!! Yes, the cheating is where I thought Mac went too far, but he redeemed himself in the end. Hopefully any kids reading the book get the message that this was a VERY bad idea. Thanks for the discussion!

    The Fourth Stall Part III

    My son is waiting to get his hands on this. He really enjoyed the first one! I love hearing that redemption comes in the end. I enjoyed the format you chose for your review—a list is easy to digest, but gives a lot of great info! I like to have a system for everything. Thanks for stopping by! You are commenting using your WordPress.

    You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Skip to content June 11, June 8, Michelle I. Published by Michelle I. Welcome to the MMGM fold!