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Surviving the Applewhites - by Stephanie S Tolan (Paperback)

Surviving the Applewhites - by  Stephanie S Tolan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Rumor has it that Jake Semple burned down his old school. Only one place will take him now--a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic family of artists. Jake thinks surviving this one will be a breeze. But is he really as tough or as bad as he seems?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The side-splittingly funny Newbery Honor Book about a rebellious boy who is sent to a home-schooling program run by one family--the creative, kooky, loud, and loving Applewhites! </strong></p><p>Jake Semple is notorious. Rumor has it he managed to get kicked out of every school in Rhode Island, and actually <em>burned </em>the last one down to the ground. </p><p>Only one place will take him now, and that's a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic and hilarious family of artists: poet Lucille, theater director Randolph, dancer Cordelia, and dreamy Destiny. The only one who doesn't fit the Applewhite mold is E.D.--a smart, sensible girl who immediately clashes with the defiant Jake.</p><p>Jake thinks surviving this new school will be a breeze . . . but is he really as tough or as <em>bad</em> as he seems?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Will anyone take on Jake Semple?</p><p>Jake Semple is notorious. Rumor has it he burned down his old school and got kicked out of every school in his home state.</p><p>Only one place will take him now, and that's a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic and hilarious family of artists. The only one who doesn't fit the Applewhite mold is E.D.--a smart, sensible girl who immediately clashes with the unruly Jake.</p><p>Jake thinks surviving this one will be a breeze . . . but is he really as tough or as bad as he seems?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Tolan has pulled off something special here."----Booklist (starred review)<br>

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