Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan.
As his best friend Sparky says, "Flint's nothing but the Titanic."
And his mother, a.k.a. the Sarge, says, "Take my advice and stay
off the sucker path."
The Sarge milked the system to build an empire of slum housing and
group homes. Luther's just one of the many people trapped in the
Sarge's Evil Empire--but he's about to bust out.
If Luther wins the science fair this year, he'll be on track for
college and a future as America's best-known and best-loved
philosopher. All he's got to do is beat his arch rival Shayla
Patrick, the beautiful daughter of Flint's finest undertaker--and
the love of Luther's life.
Sparky's escape plans involve a pit bull named Poofy and the
world's scariest rat. Oh, and Luther. Add to the mix Chester X.,
Luther's mysterious roommate; Dontay Gaddy, a lawyer whose phone
number is 1-800-SUE'M ALL; and Darnell Dixon, the Sarge's go-to guy
who knows how to break all the rules.
"Bucking the Sarge" is a story that only Christopher Paul Curtis
could tell. Once again the Newbery Award-winning author of "Bud,
Not Buddy" and "The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963" gives us a
whole new angle on life and a world full of unforgettable and
hilarious characters. Readers will root for Luther and Sparky every
step of the way.
Praise for "The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963":
"An exceptional first novel."--"Publishers Weekly," Starred
"Ribald humor . . . and a totally believable child's view of the
world will make this book an instant hit."--"School Library
Journal," Starred
Praise for "Bud, Not Buddy":
"Curtis has given a fresh, new look to a traditional
orphan-finds-a-home story that would be a crackerjack
read-aloud."
--"School Library Journal," Starred
"From the Hardcover edition."
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