James isn't about to help out around the house, but he does find a way to make money-by joining a group of neighborhood kids who steal electronics. In Choice, the cousins are asked to start earning their allowances by doing household chores. Under pressure to do well and compete with Greg, James buys cheat sheets from an older boy. In James Cheats!, the title character is repeating sixth grade because of his stealing problems the previous year, while his academically talented cousin has skipped fifth grade, landing them both in the same class. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.Gr 3–5-These choppy, didactic beginning chapter books feature African American cousins who live with their grandparents in Washington, DC. * School related stories for character education teaching opportunities * Black & white illustrations highlight text * Large type for transitional readers Will James make the choice to keep cheating? Or will he change his ways and study with Greg to earn his grade? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. When James hears about a guy who sells cheat sheets, he sets out to find him and take the easy way to an A. When he doesn't do well, they even suggest Greg should tutor him! But it turns out Greg isn't doing so well either. James's friends and family are all teasing him about being in the same class as Greg. School is starting and Greg has skipped a grade -now he's in the same class as James. In James Cheats!, James McNair feels like he is always trying to live up to his cousin Greg's good behavior. Three books follow James and show the consequences that come from choosing that path. James the Rock, on the other hand, makes the choice to join a gang and lie, cheat, and steal to get by. Three books follow Greg as he makes choices that earn him money, respect, and a good reputation. Greg the Good is hard working and honest. Life is full of making choices and these character education chapter books examine the different choices made by two cousins - the McNairs.
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