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Description
When the coolest kid in the class drops by David's house after school, David is worried about how popular, zany Ruben Plotnick will react upon meeting unpredictable Grandma Rosie.
Quick Summary
Imagine the coolest kid in class showing up at your house after school and meeting your unpredictable grandma that's the setup that makes Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick stand out. The story is short (just under a thousand words) but packed with laugh-out-loud moments as David tries to keep his wild grandma from scaring off the popular Ruben, and the two end up discovering that being yourself is more fun than trying to be cool. Kids who love goofy classroom humor and anyone who's ever felt nervous about introducing a friend to a family member will find plenty to relate to, and the quick pacing makes it a great choice for reluctant readers who want a satisfying story without a huge time commitment. There's a gentle lesson about acceptance woven in, but it never feels preachy just a warm, silly friendship tale that parents can enjoy reading aloud. If your child liked the quick, funny school-yard banter of the "My Weird School" series, they'll likely click with this one too.