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Dexter's well-ordered life is disrupted by his uneasy interactions with his spontaneous, even zany, fourth-grade teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle and by his mother's campaign for reelection to the town's school board.
Quick Summary
A perfectionist fourth grader faces his biggest challenge yet: a teacher who thinks outside the box and a mom running for school board in this hilariously relatable middle grade comedy. Kids will laugh out loud at the clash between Dexter's need for control and Mr. Ditzwinkle's wild teaching methods while rooting for him to find balance between following rules and embracing life's surprises. If your kid loves the humor and school setting of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot Wimpy Kid or the independent spirit of Ivy + Bean, they'll adore this. Perfect for kids ages 8-11 in grades 3-5 who enjoy funny, heartfelt stories about navigating school and family.