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108 pp.
| Clarion |
July, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-547-61565-3$14.99
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Laura Freeman.
Third graders Nikki and Deja are uneasy with the way their classmates misbehave for the substitute teacher. But when they get a new strict sub, classroom morale plummets as they wait for their adored teacher's return. The always-relatable duo's struggles ring true, and occasional full-page and spot black-and-white illustrations of classroom scenes break up the short, accessible chapters.