The Cheat
by Amy Goldman Koss | Teens | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0439701791 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0439701791 Global Overview for this book
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judygreeneyes
of San Diego, California USA on 1/26/2008
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
judygreeneyes of San Diego, California USA on 1/26/2008 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
1 journaler for this copy...
Geared toward grades 5 through 8. Synopsis from Booklist:
"When it all began, I had no idea anything was beginning." What an understatement! Four eighth-graders get hold of the answers to the geography midterm; three decide to cheat. When their teacher turns them into the office, the trouble really starts. Do they reveal how they got the answers? Brief, fast-paced chapters told in several first-person narratives reveal the inevitable escalation of "innocent" cheating: disillusioned parents, disgusted friends, self-loathing, and, of course, noble rationalization. Koss tidily wraps up the messy situation, giving everyone an opportunity to save face, at least for the moment. The message is obvious, but not cloyingly so. This is an easy read that students and teachers will want to talk about.
I bought this new at a Scholastic warehouse sale this week.
"When it all began, I had no idea anything was beginning." What an understatement! Four eighth-graders get hold of the answers to the geography midterm; three decide to cheat. When their teacher turns them into the office, the trouble really starts. Do they reveal how they got the answers? Brief, fast-paced chapters told in several first-person narratives reveal the inevitable escalation of "innocent" cheating: disillusioned parents, disgusted friends, self-loathing, and, of course, noble rationalization. Koss tidily wraps up the messy situation, giving everyone an opportunity to save face, at least for the moment. The message is obvious, but not cloyingly so. This is an easy read that students and teachers will want to talk about.
I bought this new at a Scholastic warehouse sale this week.
Journal Entry 2 by judygreeneyes at 24 Hour Fitness In Rancho Penasquitos in San Diego, California USA on Saturday, January 26, 2008
judygreeneyes at 24 Hour Fitness In Rancho Penasquitos in San Diego, California USA on Saturday, January 26, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (1/26/2008 UTC) at 24 Hour Fitness In Rancho Penasquitos in San Diego, California USA
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I left this book in the ladies' locker room. I hope someone gives it a good home!
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I left this book in the ladies' locker room. I hope someone gives it a good home!
If you aren't familiar with Bookcrossing, take a few minutes to check out this very cool site. Bookcrossers LOVE books, and more than anything, they love to read books and then set them free for other people to find and enjoy. I would love it if you would leave a journal entry -- you can say where you found the book or how you liked it when you read it. Then, when you are ready, pass it along for someone else to enjoy! Thanks and happy reading!
