{"product_id":"9780439913027","title":"The Homework Strike","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Homework Strike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Greg Pincus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGregory 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.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Homework Strike\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"A lesson in civic involvement, standing up for what one believes in, and negotiating... Readers will be drawn to the anti-homework cause and... will enjoy the high jinks along the way.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"While there are laughs to be had... readers will also get a sense of American labor history and the real stakes involved in standing up for one's beliefs.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"A useful road map for budding activists.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"A topic that will certainly rivet readers... Funny and substantive.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe 14 Fibs of Gregory K.\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Pincus's story explores struggles with friends, family, and learning while remaining exuberant and relatable, a winning equation.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"This delightful novel introduces a resourceful and inspiring young character, and many readers will relate to Gregory's desire for creative expression and his yearning for acceptance.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Dialogue and humor carry the third-person narrative along swiftly, and the characters are appealing... By any reckoning, a successful debut.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Homework Strike\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"A lesson in civic involvement, standing up for what one believes in, and negotiating... Readers will be drawn to the anti-homework cause and... will enjoy the high jinks along the way.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"While there are laughs to be had... readers will also get a sense of American labor history and the real stakes involved in standing up for one's beliefs.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"A useful road map for budding activists.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"A topic that will certainly rivet readers... Funny and substantive.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe 14 Fibs of Gregory K.\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Pincus's story explores struggles with friends, family, and learning while remaining exuberant and relatable, a winning equation.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"This delightful novel introduces a resourceful and inspiring young character, and many readers will relate to Gregory's desire for creative expression and his yearning for acceptance.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Dialogue and humor carry the third-person narrative along swiftly, and the characters are appealing... By any reckoning, a successful debut.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780439913027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40780738625742,"sku":"9780439913027","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_49264ee9-2f20-4b86-a17f-9400c8ef4a52.jpg?v=1644526139","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780439913027","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}