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A TIMELY, WARMHEARTED NOVEL ABOUT LIFE IN HARD ECONOMIC TIMES. Jacki’s ninthgrade teacher is always going on about the unemployment index and the recession, but nothing sinks in until her mom is laid off and everything seems to cost more than they can afford. Acclaimed author Amy Goldman... read more
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“Here's the thing: I don't understand stocks and investments and bank stuff. I suppose if I squeezed my brain as hard as I could and had someone bang information about such things into my head with tiny hammers, maybe I'd get it eventually... if it was either that or get eaten by warthogs.”
Jacki
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Fridays at my school often begin with disaster.
Table of Contents edit
1. Dragons and Bees
2. Recitals and Seeds
3. A Hippo and a Slap
4. Beets and Bikes and Boys
5. Valentines and Sprouts
6. Pandas and Ice
7. Couch and Cookies
8. Winks and Sea Lion Pups
9. Fritos and Ballet
10. Brine Shrimp and Bougainvillea
11. Pens and Mushrooms
12. Pillows and Croquet
13. Pie and Musical Chairs
14. Whac-A-Mole
15. Grilled Cheese and Kangaroos
16. Eagles and Pings
17. Alpacas and Orange Blossoms
18. Coconut Macaroons and Jelly Donuts
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- Amy Goldman Koss (Author)
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Publisher: Roaring Book Press
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Publication Date: 2010
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Page Count: 272
Publisher: Roaring Book Press
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