Sunday, March 8, 2015

Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to NOT Reading by Tommy Greenwald illustrated by J.P. Coovert

Charlie Joe despises reading.  He will do anything, ANYTHING to prevent him from reading.  This book relates the measures he takes to avoid reading and the consequences he experiences from his decisions . . .including losing a girl he has liked forever!
He graciously includes 25 non-reading tips.
Typically middle school drama.
Mr. Greenwald has developed an interesting character---you leave the book liking Charlie Joe a lot, even if you disagree with his view of reading!
Guided Reading Level: S (4th grade)
Grade Level Equivalency: 5.4

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