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Very very funny, about the world's most reluctant reader (based on the author's 3 sons). Charlie Joe gives tips throughout the book about why reading is not good and should be avoided. One of my favorites is #9: READING CAN MAKE YOU FAT. He talks about the national epidemic of childhood obesity, and says that reading is a major contributor. "I'll have you know that reading burns absolutely no calories whatsoever. So the next time you consider picking up a book, you might want to remember what an
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Charlie Joe Jackson manages to get to Junior High without reading a whole book...until his friend refuses to help cover for him. This is a humorous look at the lengths a boy might go to avoid reading. Gr. 4-6
For once, an ending like that makes sense!
Do 5th graders like reading books about middle schoolers? (5th grade teachers, please weigh in...)
Summer 2012 #bookaday #4 (I can't believe I'm still on track!!) ...more
Do 5th graders like reading books about middle schoolers? (5th grade teachers, please weigh in...)
Summer 2012 #bookaday #4 (I can't believe I'm still on track!!) ...more
Nov 06, 2012
Karen Gibson
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it was amazing
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I really enjoyed listening to this book. It made me laugh out loud in several places which probably made the people in the cars around me wonder what was going on.
Fun to look at all the ways Charlie avoids reading, yet he becomes quite an accomplished writer, and has to read along the way. :)
My goal is to get kids to read and find books that they enjoy. I think Tommy Greenwald's book will resonate with a lot of kids and for that reason, I have two copies of it in my classroom library. We often times underestimate how smart middle school students are in their ability to recognize hyperbole and satire. Charlie Joe Jackson is an extreme character and a funny one too. Most students are able to recognize this and enjoy the story for what it is: hilarious. I've had numerous students read
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This was spot on hilarious!
Funny and engaging.
This is hilarious...
Oct 06, 2010
Rachel
marked it as to-read
RL 830
Oct 22, 2011
Jodi
marked it as to-read
May 07, 2012
Cori Grady
marked it as to-read
Aug 15, 2013
Beth Knight
marked it as to-read
