What's a wide-awake? Only the world's best thinking cap!
Alexander Gum, the best inventor in all of Eastwood Elementary, is naturally good at everything. He never misses a word on any of his spelling tests, his shoelaces are always neatly tied, and he never colors outside the lines.
Actually, truth be told, Alexander is not naturally clever or talented - at least, no more so than any of his classmates. Alexander's hiding a secret. He's getting help from the most unexpected place...
Have you ever wished for a magical wand that could make everything in your life - homework and tests and pre-algebra and jumping rope in p.e. and drawing tigers for art class - as easy as flicking your wrist?
And what would you do if your magic wand broke?
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Alexander and the Amazing Wide-Awake uses a humorous yet thought-provoking storyline to show that "easy" isn't everything. Alexander, the main character, discovers both joy and friendship when he loses his mental crutch (an old hat found in his grandfather's house), and is forced to dig deep and work hard. Perfect for readers in the middle years of elementary school who find themselves faced with the monumental task of learning how to study, practice a musical instrument, or master a sport.
Genre: Children's Fiction
Alexander Gum, the best inventor in all of Eastwood Elementary, is naturally good at everything. He never misses a word on any of his spelling tests, his shoelaces are always neatly tied, and he never colors outside the lines.
Actually, truth be told, Alexander is not naturally clever or talented - at least, no more so than any of his classmates. Alexander's hiding a secret. He's getting help from the most unexpected place...
Have you ever wished for a magical wand that could make everything in your life - homework and tests and pre-algebra and jumping rope in p.e. and drawing tigers for art class - as easy as flicking your wrist?
And what would you do if your magic wand broke?
~
Alexander and the Amazing Wide-Awake uses a humorous yet thought-provoking storyline to show that "easy" isn't everything. Alexander, the main character, discovers both joy and friendship when he loses his mental crutch (an old hat found in his grandfather's house), and is forced to dig deep and work hard. Perfect for readers in the middle years of elementary school who find themselves faced with the monumental task of learning how to study, practice a musical instrument, or master a sport.
Genre: Children's Fiction
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