He may be the weirdest kid in school, but he\'s not completely hopeless! The triumph of Bradley Chalkers, the weird, insecure bully of the fifth grade, will appeal to every reader who\'s cheered for--or been--the underdog. .. . .
But when you feel like the most hated kid in the whole school, believing in yourself can be the hardest thing in the world.
Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren\'t afraid to try.
She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories.
No one likes him--except Carla, the new school counselor.
He picks fights with girls, and the teachers say he has serious behavior problems.
He tells enormous lies.
He\'s the oldest kid in the fifth grade.
That\'s Bradley Chalkers for you.
The beloved bestseller from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar ( Holes ), with a brand-new cover Give me a dollar or I\'ll spit on you.
Winner of 17 children\'s choice awards, including an IRA/CBC Children\'s Choice.
He may be the weirdest kid in school, but he\'s not completely hopeless! The triumph of Bradley Chalkers, the weird, insecure bully of the fifth grade, will appeal to every reader who\'s cheered for--or been--the underdog