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The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell
The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell | Jordan Sonnenblick
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An unbelievably hilarious middle-grade true story from bestselling author Jordan Sonnenblick. In a typical school year, every kid has one or two things go wrong. But for Jordan, there's A LOT going wrong ALL THE TIME. Take this year. Here are some of the thing going wrong: -- His teacher hates him. Like, really hates him. Like, is totally out to get him even when he's trying to be good, and is willing to fail him on the simplest things, like show and tell. -- He has a slight breathing problem because of his asthma. And breathing is never really an optional activity. -- His pet snake has given birth to way, way, way too many baby snakes, all who need a home. -- He is finding that becoming The World's Best Drummer in no time whatsoever is maybe not the easiest goal. -- There are bullies ready to stomp him when all he has to defend himself with is a lunchbox. And all this doesn't even include the freak swing set accident, the fears inside his head, or the funniest class presentation ever. By keeping his cool (some of the time), banging on the drums (a lot), and keeping his sense of humor (all the time), Jordan's going to try to make it through the year . . . and grow up to write a book about it!
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Nebklvr
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Mehso-so

This is a humorous look at a young boy with a short attention span in a rigid school system. He addresses many of the challenges he faces with humor and strength but he also demonstrates anxiety and anger which are barely addressed. The father in this story is a jerk and while examples are given to support this, he is never called out. It feels a bit unresolved.

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TracyReadsBooks
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Pickpick

Of course Sonnenblick‘s memoir about 4th grade is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, occasionally cringe worthy, & always relatable tale about being the odd one out, being THAT kid—the one the teacher hates & the other kids make fun of—about escaping into books & comics, & about the friends, family, & even pets that make each day a little more interesting, a little more survivable. I love this middle grade nonfiction. Highly recommended. On sale 2/2/21.

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