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Calma, a smart and excellent writer, and her unlikely friend Kiffo, who seems like an all-around failure, are the main characters in this novel. When they suspect their abusive teacher, Miss Payne, of dealing drugs, they undertake a dangerous project to follow her and uncover the truth. The story is set in a school environment and deals with themes of crime, justice, and courage in the face of authority.
Quick Summary
Two unlikely allies, a sharp writer named Calma and the troublemaker Kiffo, team up to investigate a teacher they suspect of dealing drugs. The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats mixes daring detective work with hilarious banter as these mismatched partners risk everything to expose a dangerous criminal hiding in their school. If your kid likes the investigative fun of "The Westing Game" mixed with the schoolyard humor of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde Wimpy Kid," they'll be hooked. This 5.3 AR level novel with 60,000 words is perfect for middle and high school readers in grades 9-12 who enjoy mystery with a side of humor.