About This Book
This humorous chapter book follows Matthew Martin, a sixth-grader with a knack for getting into scrapes with his parents, teachers, and even a line of picketing girls. Matthew's relatable struggles with school projects, sibling rivalry, and feeling misunderstood are presented with Paula Danziger's signature light touch. The story takes an unexpected turn when Matthew rallies to help save an elderly friend's property from developers, adding a layer of community involvement and fairness to the everyday antics. Parents will appreciate the book's ability to normalize the frustrations of growing up while offering a fun, engaging read for children aged 4-11.
Sixth-grader Matthew gets into trouble at home and at school, spars with his older sister, and helps save an elderly friend's property from the hands of a developer.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Matthew often gets into trouble. Have you ever felt misunderstood when you were trying your best?
2
What do you think Matthew learned about helping others when he tried to save his elderly friend's property?
3
How does Matthew's relationship with his sister change throughout the story?
4
If you were Matthew, what would you have done differently to avoid getting into trouble with the Egypt project?
5
Why do you think it's important to stand up for what's fair, like Matthew does for his elderly friend?
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