The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade
Product ID: 114925796
A troubled boy discovers his inner hero in this hilarious, honest, and inspiring middle-grade novel by the author of Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie . In sixth grade, bad things can happen to good kids. Bullies will find your weakness and jump on it. Teachers will say you did something wrong when really you didn't mean to do anything wrong. The kids who joke the loudest can drown out the quieter, nicer kids. Maverick wants to change all that. One of the last things his father left him was a toy sheriff's badge, back when Maverick was little. Now he likes to carry it around to remind him of his dad—and to remind him to make school a better place for everyone . . . even if that's a hard thing to do, especially when his own home life is falling apart. The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade is a story about standing up for yourself—and being a hero at home and in the halls of your school. Praise for The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade "A rewarding novel, lit with flashes of irrepressible humor." — Booklist , starred review "Sonnenblick creates in Maverick an endearing protagonist to root for. Despite daunting obstacles, this terrific boy retains a strong sense of self, a sense of humor, and a big heart that impels him to do what's right, as when he defends his archnemesis." — Kirkus Reviews "[A] winning formula . . . a child in crisis, lots of humorous situations and one-liners, and moments of genuine warmth and emotion." — Horn Book Review: Very interesting for children starting to read and write reports. - My Grandson loves this book!! Review: Who is the True Hero? - Maverick Falconer (our narrator) is in sixth grade. Maverick’s Dad and Aunt Cat were brother and sister, but Maverick’s dad died a long time ago. Maverick’s mom, Jessica, doesn’t have any money, and she drink’s a LOT. But sometimes Aunt Cat helps Maverick. The best thing for Maverick is “friend” Freddy, a hamster. At school, Maverick knows: Nathan Fergusons (a small person) who is RICH! (but Maverick is even smaller); Bowen Strack, a BIG guy! (Maverick hits Bowen instead of the other way around); and Jamie Thompson: “Bowen is twice the size of Maverick!”. Some of the staff: Assistant Principal Mr. Overbuy (The Bee) — scary; Nurse Employee (The Bird) — even scarier; Mr. Kurt (English teacher); Mrs. Foster (English teacher); and Mr. Cavallero (gym teacher): Maverick and Mr. Cavallero: ____“Um, no, sir. But here’s the thing. My mom just switched jobs, and money is kind of tight at home right now, so—” I looked up, and saw that Mr. Cavallero was also staring down at my feet—or, more accurately, at my falling-apart footwear. With a horrified look on his face, he asked, “Do you call those things sneakers?” ____“Well, actually I call them Jim and Bob. Jim’s the right one, and Bob’s the left—” [Mr. Overbuy gave Maverick brand new sneakers from Nike!] Well, Maverick’s mom had a fire, tried to save Freddy but he died, mom got burned, but was O.K.. Maverick tried get Freddy Junior, but it was actually Frederica, and they had 10 babies at the same time. P.S. — There was a TV show called “Maverick” from 1957 to 1962. The Maverick Family: James Garner (Bret Maverick), Jack Kelly (Bart Maverick), Roger Moore (Beau Maverick), and Robert Colbert (Brent Maverick). [Unfortunately I don’t remember this at all.]
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T**U
Very interesting for children starting to read and write reports.
My Grandson loves this book!!
E**N
Who is the True Hero?
Maverick Falconer (our narrator) is in sixth grade. Maverick’s Dad and Aunt Cat were brother and sister, but Maverick’s dad died a long time ago. Maverick’s mom, Jessica, doesn’t have any money, and she drink’s a LOT. But sometimes Aunt Cat helps Maverick. The best thing for Maverick is “friend” Freddy, a hamster. At school, Maverick knows: Nathan Fergusons (a small person) who is RICH! (but Maverick is even smaller); Bowen Strack, a BIG guy! (Maverick hits Bowen instead of the other way around); and Jamie Thompson: “Bowen is twice the size of Maverick!”. Some of the staff: Assistant Principal Mr. Overbuy (The Bee) — scary; Nurse Employee (The Bird) — even scarier; Mr. Kurt (English teacher); Mrs. Foster (English teacher); and Mr. Cavallero (gym teacher): Maverick and Mr. Cavallero: ____“Um, no, sir. But here’s the thing. My mom just switched jobs, and money is kind of tight at home right now, so—” I looked up, and saw that Mr. Cavallero was also staring down at my feet—or, more accurately, at my falling-apart footwear. With a horrified look on his face, he asked, “Do you call those things sneakers?” ____“Well, actually I call them Jim and Bob. Jim’s the right one, and Bob’s the left—” [Mr. Overbuy gave Maverick brand new sneakers from Nike!] Well, Maverick’s mom had a fire, tried to save Freddy but he died, mom got burned, but was O.K.. Maverick tried get Freddy Junior, but it was actually Frederica, and they had 10 babies at the same time. P.S. — There was a TV show called “Maverick” from 1957 to 1962. The Maverick Family: James Garner (Bret Maverick), Jack Kelly (Bart Maverick), Roger Moore (Beau Maverick), and Robert Colbert (Brent Maverick). [Unfortunately I don’t remember this at all.]
B**X
Great book
My students really connected with the story and characters.
J**E
Would be great for a book club or classroom read-aloud
4.5 stars. This story was not quite what I was expecting, but I adored it. Maverick is a terrific character and a terrific kid who tries to make the best of the life he has. There's a great conversation at the end of the book between Mav and his vice principal that I especially enjoyed. I was challenged by the ways the story showed that schools and teachers can inadvertently shine a light on students whose families are struggling - and not in a good way. I highly recommend this one! Great for home, classroom and school libraries. Would be a great book for a book club or classroom read-aloud.
M**M
Great book for sixth grade kids
Can't wait to read this with my sixth graders! This book addresses all of those things that are important in the life of sith graders and all of the challenges they might face. Big issues are handled tastefully that would allow those students who have bigger challenges to feel like they aren't alone.
J**S
This may be my favorite Sonnenblick yet
This may be my favorite Sonnenblick yet! What a treasure- humor, triumph, tears! Every middle school teacher and student should read this.Not only did I laugh out loud, the characters are so well written, and I loved how Maverick discovers himself while discovering that teachers and students both are not what they may appear to be from the outside.
E**N
Another touching, heart tugging book by Sonnenblick
Once again,this skilled author has told a heart-tugging story with voice and hope. Maverick will grab your heart and you will root for him to make friends and rise up from his family situation. Instead of thinking he is a loser, he finds ways to be kind in all kinds of different situations. Thanks for another great story, Jordan!
M**O
Fun book
My 11yr son liked it.
M**S
American hero?
I'm always looking for good literature for my youngsters, often frustrated by the way British teen culture is saturated with American alternatives. They think it's hysterical that I'm promoting this novel; I think it's a testimony to the way Sonnenblick has tackled an often hidden but very real dilema for 11/12 year olds... despite the dodgey spellings!
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