by Avi
In this thought-provoking examination of freedom, patriotism, and respect, ninth-grader, Philip Malloy, is kept from joining the track team by his failing grades in English class. Convinced that the teacher just doesn't like him, Philip concocts a plan to get transferred out of her class. Breaking t...
This book has been a part of my life for a very long time. I was first introduced to this book back when I was a freshman in high school. My English teacher at the time, Ruth, taught us from various novels instead of the typical "read a classic, write a paper" sort of way. She used to let us read th...
1.5 starsOVERALL IMPRESSION: I did not enjoy this book at all. The only reason I finished it was because it was short and a very quick read. The plot angered me and the story never really went anywhere. I just feel like more could have been done with the storyline. It was boring and nothing got acco...
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