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My rating of this book doesn't exactly relate what I feel. It's better than 2 stars, but not a BIG 3 for me. I think this book might be much more popular with the intended audience than me. I found much of the storyline to be contrived and inane. Charlie Joe is a likable character though, and I suppose it is possible that boys his age really think and do these things. Charlie Joe is contradictory though, he hates and avoids reading, but got me to read. It was a quick read with just enough illustrations and quickly read chapters to keep his promise plausible.

I work with many reluctant readers, and I haven't ever tried this approach. Maybe this will be a new tool in my bag of tricks and I can engage new readers. I recommend this book and have seen several of my students choose it.