Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide To Making Money by Tommy Greenwald

Charlie Joe really wants to get a "Botman" to show off to his grade but he is flat broke.  Charlie Joe tries different ways to get money, like dog walking, asking his parents, and throwing a party.  He is a naturally lazy person, so even when his plans don't go as expected, he tries to get other people to do things for him.  This is a great, realistic fiction book about a desperate middle schooler.
                                                                               

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Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide To Extra Credit by Tommy Greenwald

Charlie Joe Jackson hates school.  He especially dislikes reading.  Suddenly Charlie Joe starts doing extra credit.  When his terrible report card comes his parents tell him if he doesn't get all A's on his next report card he will have to go to summer reading camp.  So Charlie Joe stays after school and does extra credit projects, he poses for his art teacher, goes to committee meetings, and tries out for the school play.  Charlie Joe is determined to get all A's, but is very annoyed at all this extra credit.  If you want to find out if Charlie Joe will go to the camp, read the book!
                                                                           

                                                                             

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