No More Dead Dogs
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000 · Est. 5.5 hour read

No More Dead Dogs

By Gordon Korman

A student transforms a classic play into a rock-and-roll spectacle to challenge the status quo.

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240 pages· 38,966 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Wallace Wallace, a truth-telling football star, lands in detention for his scathing book report on 'Old Shep, My Pal.' Refusing to rewrite it, he's forced to attend the play's rehearsals. Instead of conforming, Wallace revolutionizes the production into a rock-and-roll extravaganza, complete with Rollerblades and a moped. Can he prove his point without compromising his honesty? Discover how one student's rebellion turns the school play upside down and challenges the notion of classic storytelling.

From the publisher

Nobody understands Wallace Wallace. This reluctant school football hero has been suspended from the team for writing an unfavorable book report on Old Shep, My Pal. But Wallace won’t tell a lie-he hated every minute of the book! Why does the dog in every classic novel have to croak at the end?After Wallace refuses to do a rewrite, his English teacher, who happens to be directing the school play of Old Shep, My Pal, forces him to go to the rehearsals as punishment. Although Wallace doesn’t change his mind, he does end up changing the play . . . into a rock-and-roll rendition, complete with Rollerblades and a moped! .” . . [E]veryone comes out a winner.” -Booklist “Korman’s humorous novel will endear it to readers who wonder, Why does the dog always die?” -The ReadingTeacher

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Format
Pages
240
Words
38,966
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about sports and recreationBooks about footballBooks about performing artsBooks about theater and musicals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
48259
Publication
Published
June 6, 2017
First published
September 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780606405706

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