FRANK, Steven B.

"Twenty-five math problems, an endangered species report, and a language arts packet-action verbs versus linking, can you feel the joy?" To Sam Warren, doing homework is a Sisyphean task: "We come to school, we work all day, we go home, we work all night...

Humor abounds in this appealing and empowering tale. An easy pick for readers interested in the U.S. justice system.

This uplifting and touching exploration of friendship, with a vivid setting, is a solid addition to most middle school libraries.