Bucking the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis

Bucking the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis

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

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ISBN 13	9780440413318
ISBN 10	0440413311
Title	Bucking the Sarge
Author	Christopher Paul Curtis
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2006-05-09
Number of pages	288
Prizes	Winner of ALA Best Books for Young Adults 2005, Winner of ALA Notable Children's Book 2005, Winner of Booklinks A Few Good Books., Winner of Booklist Children's Editors' Choice ., Winner of Connecticut Nutmeg Children's Book Master List 2008, Winner of Golden Kite Award for Fiction 2005, Winner of Kentucky Bluegrass Award 2006, Winner of Parents' Choice Gold Award 2004, Winner of Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year., Winner of School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
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