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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12
Fifth Grade Top Dogs
Part of the Third Grade Angels series
Fifth grade's top dogs face the challenge of true leadership. Can they handle it?
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192 pages
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As George, known as "Suds," steps into fifth grade, he and his friends become the school's top dogs. But with this new status comes the challenge of leadership. Suds must navigate the tricky waters of being cool while discovering what true leadership means. Will he rise to the occasion, or will the pressures of being in charge prove too much? This warm, humorous tale explores the journey of growing up and the unexpected lessons of responsibility.
From the publisher
Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli returns to the characters from Third Grade Angels and Fourth Grade Rats for FIFTH GRADE TOP DOGS!George, aka “Suds,” is about to enter the fifth grade, where he and his classmates will be the “top dogs” of the whole school. Maybe the teachers and principal think they’re in charge, but Suds and his friends know who really runs things. To get ready for this responsibility, Suds must project cool and be a leader. But what does it mean to be a leader?A warm, funny coming-of-age story from master storyteller Jerry Spinelli.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 192
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
The series
The Third Grade Angels series
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- June 2, 2026
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9798225028237
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