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Me and Rolly Maloo

Janet S. Wong

Would you cheat to be popular? That's the question, Jenna Lee is faced with in this part middle grade coming-of-age part graphic novel that explores the complicating circumstances that come with growing up.

Rolly Maloo, is popular and smart, but not as smart as Jenna Lee, and she worries that she won't earn a spot in the annual math competition. When Rolly approaches Jenna, Jenna thinks it may be too good to be true, but it is not until Jenna is asked to help Rolly cheat on a test that Jenna's suspicions are confirmed. Wong writes in the alternating voices of Jenna and Rolly, as well as their classmates, teachers, and parents, allowing readers to see all sides of the dilemma. Buttler's frequent black and white, graphic-novel-style artwork is emotive and lively, bringing depth to the characters as well as to their reactions.

A thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of the issues of cheating, popularity, and integrity that all kids face along the way.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
  • Publish Date: Mar 25th, 2014
  • Pages: 128
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.20in - 5.90in - 0.40in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9781580891592
  • Recommended age: 07-10
  • Categories: • Social Themes - Peer Pressure• School & Education• Readers - Intermediate

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About the Author

Janet S. Wong is the acclaimed author of dozens of books for young readers, including Dumpster Diver (Candlewick), Apple Pie 4th of July (Harcourt), and the Minn & Jake series (Farrar Strauss & Giroux). She lives near Princeton, New Jersey.

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Praise for this book

"Middle-grade readers will be easily caught up in the cheating drama." - Booklist