Donavan's Double Trouble (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780060772932)

Donavan thought that fourth grade would be his best year ever. Instead, it's turning out to be nothing but trouble:

1. He's failing math class.

2. If his grades don't improve, his whiz-kid younger sister will have to tutor him

3. When his beloved Uncle Vic returns from overseas combat as a paraplegic, everyone else is happy that he's safe at home. But all Donavan feels is uncomfortable and sad.

4. Grandma insists on inviting Uncle Vic to the biggest family event of the school year, and she's not taking no for an answer But what will the other kids think when they see Uncle Vic in a wheelchair?

From the author of Donavan's Word Jar comes an inspiring story that explores what it means to be a hero.

Author: Monalisa Degross
ISBN-10: 006077293X
ISBN-13: 9780060772932
Publisher: Amistad Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 12/26/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.62h x 6.54w x 0.79d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 120990 / Donavan's Double Trouble

Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2007 pg. 1293
Booklist 12/15/2007 pg. 39
School Library Journal 04/01/2008 pg. 140
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 339 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 339 - Recommended, Satisfactory