This big-kid fiction book surprised me. (FIC BIL) I was unfamiliar with the author. The cover looked like a graphic novel. I expected it to be light, shallow, and silly. I did, however, think it would attract students with its cartoon drawings. I should not have judged it by its cover. It was a heartwarming, beautiful story about two friends starting fifth grade. Red and Rip are perfect for each other. Red has some issues, but Red is patient and kind and knows how to handle them and be a great friend. Their new fifth-grade teacher is an unconventional teacher who refuses to teach to a test and stifle students' creativity and expression. With references to great works of fiction throughout and schoolwork that 5th graders will relate to, this is a must-have for my shelves.
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