The Homework Strike

Gregory K., overwhelmed by homework, decides to make a stand -- but the stand takes on momentum of its own and Gregory has to live with the consequences.

Gregory K. has too much homework.Middle school is hard work, and Gregory tries to be a good student. He participates in class, he studies for his tests -- he and his friends even help each other with their assignments. But no matter what he does, there's never enough time to finish all his homework. It just isn't fair.So Gregory goes on a total, complete homework strike. No worksheets, no essays, no projects. His friends think he's crazy. His parents are worried about his grades. And his principal just wants him to stop making trouble. Can Gregory rally his fellow students, make his voice heard, and still pass seventh grade?Find out in this book for anyone who thinks school is stressful, gets headaches from homework, or just wants to be heard.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Published: 01/03/2017
ISBN: 9780439913010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 10/31/2016
School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 90
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 186512 / Homework Strike
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 7