Written by Allan Woodrow
This is a pleasant book with a humorous premise. A teacher quits in the middle of a lesson and doesn’t get that message to the office. The fifth graders vote to keep it a secret and just take care of themselves. They end up working together to cover all the tasks the teacher would have done.
This is a sweetly done story that is wholesome and has a funny situation. It was fun to read. The kids have to problem solve together. They need to decide how they will keep their secret daily and on a field trip, and how they will prepare for a performance. They learn from each other and the community.
The different characters write different chapters so this would be interesting to share with young writers learning about voice.
Review by Cheryl Baker, Teacher, Mill Creek Elementary
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: 3-6
Author Website: http://allanwoodrow.com/
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Written by Allan Woodrow
Scholastic Press
263 pages
Release Date: October 27, 2015
