This new book from Andrew Clements (author of Frindle) celebrates kids who read (and those who don't....yet)! Alec is beginning his 6th grade year and is already in the "Hot Seat" at the principal's office. Alec has a problem--he loves to read and he has been to the principal's office many times because he is reading instead of paying attention in class. This year, the principal is cutting him no slack and so he has to find a way to read that will keep him out of trouble.
Alec starts the "Losers Club" so he can have time to read. Not only does he discover things about himself, but also things about other people that he has never really taken the time to think about because he was too busy immersing himself in books.
What are some great things about this book? Clements consistently weaves in a variety of book titles (and sometimes details) that will pique the interest of students who read and those who don't. In addition, the reader gets to watch Alec work through some typical problems that sixth grade students may encounter. And, of course, the main character is a guy who reads!
Once I began reading, I couldn't put it down. This would make a great read-aloud for the upper elementary classroom.
