Thursday, February 8, 2007

Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan JFIC

What if you could be your own teacher? Jake Dugan, the baddest kid in school, is given to the Applewhites for home schooling as a last resort. Jake finds out that he is no match for the crazy eccentric family of the Applewhites. The Applewhites are all passionate talented artists along with a crazy goat, loud mouthed parrot, and quirky dog. Slowly, they break down the reputation he has been trying to keep up for so long. Jake even finds out he has an artistic talent of his own. The family is very loveable. It teaches a great lesson to pursue your dreams with passion. A good comedy for grades 4 and up.

Food for thought: If you could be any kind of artist, what would you be? Do you think you could live with a family like the Applewhites?

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