Summary:
For Hart Evans, being the most popular kid in sixth grade has its advantages. Kids look up to him, and all the teachers let him get away with anything -- all the teachers except the chorus director, Mr. Meinert. When Hart's errant rubber band hits Mr. Meinert on the neck during chorus practice, it's the last straw for the chorus director, who's just learned he's about to lose his job due to budget cuts. So he tells the class they can produce the big holiday concert on their own. Or not. It's all up to them. And who gets elected to run the show? The popular Mr. Hart Evans.
Hart soon discovers there's a big difference between popularity and leadership, and to his surprise, discovers something else as well -- it's really important to him that this be the best holiday concert ever, and even more important, that it not be the last.
My Review:
I enjoyed reading this middle grade book. The students in the book are kids I have encountered as a student and teacher. The fact that there is an obnoxious, yet popular kid is no surprise. However, the big surprise is the teacher in the book.
Although I can relate to the teacher's frustration with the students, it seems rather implausible that a professional teacher would completely relinquish his/her class without at least direction. But, that is certainly what happened in this book and is what makes it appealing for the reader. Kids would totally see the fun in having control of a class.
The fact of the matter is, in some ways, it is brilliant as problem solving has to happen and ultimately respect and compromise has to take place.
Terrific read and gets 3 stars from me.
Disclosure: I own a copy of this book. The review here is 100% my own opinions and may differ from yours. ~Michelle
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