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Gr 2–4—When Charlie finds out that his fourth-grade teacher will be Mrs. Burke, Teacher of the Year, he knows that he's in trouble. The previous year, he accidentally hit her in the head with a shoe. He is also a disorganized mess and she is notoriously orderly. Throughout a rough couple of first weeks of school, Charlie struggl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

An engaging series-opener with authentic conflicts and convincing school and home settings. Charlie is a likable character. While he tends to get into trouble with adults for being disorganized, he’s kind and compassionate toward other kids. When he notices Hector, a new student, on the fringes of a soccer game, Charlie immediately includes him, even though it means sitting out himself. Young readers likely will identify with Charlie’s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More