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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2014 | Preschool to Grades 4
Gr 2–5—This book consists of a list of excuses-entertaining, amusing, and implausible-for the absence of a boy's homework. The child's conflicts are familiar yet fresh: "A rebellious robot destroyed our house" and "We had a problem with carnivorous plants." Although there may be a slightly predictable feeling to the list, there is a surprising punch line at the end, which lends vibrancy to the tale. The Edward Gorey-style illustrations in pen, ink, and muted colors give t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
In this small-trim manual, author Cali delivers an onslaught of over two dozen outlandish explanations for neglected homework. The one-not...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
