Extra Credit

Adults can learn so much from children. In this book, another winner by Andrew Clements, a young girl learns she may be held back if she doesn’t do some “Extra Credit” work. So she picks a project among many, hers is writing to a pen pal in another country.Along the way she, and the readers, learn all about the differences, and similarities, between the two countries. We also learn that if the adults would only get out of the way amazing friendships could blossom and children could accomplish truly remarkable things. Instead, we implant our hatred and prejudices in our children and students and the sad traditions carry on; except in some few brave individuals.Wonderful read, great for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade readers.

I have been a fan of Clements for years so I jumped on the chance to read this novel. He does a wonderful job of boiling down the issues in the Middle East for young readers while maintaining an understandable plot line. It was a good melding of cultures that let you look into the young lives impacted across the globe. Highly recommend!

Fairly good condition. I’m a teacher and got these to use in my guided reading group for my high readers and they are loving the book. I’m glad I got these for them!

"Extra Credit" is an amazing story of friendship, cultural curiosity and tolerance, beautifully and sensibly written. It's a captivating story with a positive and deep message that is specially relevant for today's world where kids are bombarded with action packed - but empty and nasty - easy plots.We have read several of this author's books and Extra Credit - and Frindle - have been our favorites. I encourage everyone to read it!

Great book with a nice discussion section in the back. Good staring point to begin discussion on diversity and culture

It is so excellent story for children who are learners. Also people who have a reading problem can use it. I recommend it for you

My daughter read this book for summer reading before entering the fifth grade. She and I both loved it. It provided an excellent way for kids her age to see how others live around the world. The book broke down a lot of preconceived notions that she had about people in other cultures. She is a bit sensitive and cried while reading certain sections, but loved the book and said that she learned a lot.

my 11 daughter read this book in preparations for the next Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl.She did not like it one bit- she said it felt choppy unfinished and the character development was poor.After she told me this I had to read the book to find out myself.And I agree, the description of Abby Amira and Sadeed leave much to be desired, as an adult I can fill in the blanks, maybe enough for an 8 year old who does not know much about the world but an 11 year old leaves this book with too many unanswered questions. Sure they give an opportunity to explain but my daughter was so disappointed she did not want to discuss it at all.I do not understand why this book was chosen for this years Helen Rufffin Reading Bowl list, it is bland and boring.

I chose this rating as it was really inspiring and had a great storyline. I loved basically everything about this book but if I could change one thing, it would be to make it longer as I zoomed through it so quick that it was over in a flash. I would recommend it for around ages 11-12.

Very very interesting.Best book ever read

It was indeed a nice book to own and to receive it on time.

Very sweet story.

My daughter ordered thia thinking it was a paperback bookOnly after making the payment we realised it wasnt very disappointing