The story is simple and the read is a quick one, but it is geared towards more reluctant readers and possibly for the "less than good" kids out there.

What I like the most about this series as a whole is that while they are for less enthusiastic readers, they aren't insulting to the reader and the main characters are kids who are considered "bad" by society, but they have hope. They reach out and help each other and they reach out to the adults around them who can help them.

It's simplistic, yes, but considering who this is more geared towards, that makes sense.

I would recommend this series for middle grade on up, with the suggestion that the adult recommending this series both read the books and know the child well enough to know if these books would help them or not. Not every book is for every reader and if the child has issues at home, in school etc., those issues need to be understood before these books are recommended. My thoughts, not professional, just tempering my recommendation with some caution.

4, I think these books have great worth but I am not a professional so YMMV, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and West 44 Books for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

I was lucky enough to receive an arc of Detention is a lot like Jail by Elizabeth Borngraber through Netgalley. This book is part of a series called the Bad Kids In 4B and I believe each book covers a different character. So the main character of this book is Jordan who has found out that his Dad has gone to prison but does not know what he did. At the start of the book Jordan is a very angry young man but as the story comes to a conclusion he's different and this is all I am going to say. I did find this a easy read so I am giving it 3 stars .

Thank you NetGalley and West 44 Books for this digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Hi-Lo. The kids in classroom 4B have a reputation as the "baddest" kids in school. What no one sees is that each kid has a reason for acting that way. Mila has been removed from her mom's care and placed with her aunt, whom she doesn't trust. Landon has trouble learning, but doesn't want anyone to know. Jordan's father was recently sent to jail. Jayme has been taking care of her younger siblings while her mother starts dating again. Together the "bad kids" in 4B learn about acceptance, stepping out of their molds, and confronting life's challenges.

I love the Hi-Lo books. It allows those who may feel as if a book is too much to tackle - a sense of accomplishment. They generally are short stories that are well written and fleshed out with a beginning, middle and end. It's cohesive and engaging all the while easily comprehended.

Another great book in this series that can stand alone on its own. A well written glimpse into the life of kids who have been labeled 'bad kids' because of their behavior. The narrative is good and character development is spot on.

So the book was a super quick read and I like that it’s part of a series that connects without having to be followed to know what’s going on in the story. It’s different kids going through different things that people actually go through in life. It was well written and you really felt for Jordan and the things that he’s going through and I know kids would empathize with someone that isn’t being told the whole truth. Parents keep secrets to protect their children and that was what his mom was doing. It also teaches the lesson that you need to stay in school and do better instead of letting all of the craziness come back to get you. It's a great way to teach kids and I would recommend it. BUT my one thing is some parents don't want the age range it's meant for having a kid drink even if it's just two sentences.