Operation Frog Effect - by Sarah Scheerger (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Ms. Graham's fifth-grade class wants to promote change in the world; but when eight of them take an assignment too far, they must take responsibility for their actions and unite for a cause they all believe in"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>If one small act can create a ripple across the universe . . . what happens when a whole group of kids join together and act? </b> <p/><b>Told in eight perspectives--including one in graphic novel form<i>--Operation Frog Effect</i> is perfect for fans of Andrew Clements, Rob Buyea, and Sarah Weeks, and for anyone who wants to make a difference.</b></b> <p/><i>Hi-</i>-<br><i>It's us, Ms. Graham's class. We didn't mean to mess things up. But we did. We took things too far, and now Ms. Graham is in trouble--for something we did. We made a mistake. The question is, can we fix it? Ms. Graham taught us that we get to choose the kind of people we want to be and that a single act can create ripples. So get ready, world--we're about to make some ripples.</i><br><i>Sincerely, </i><br><i>Kayley, Kai, Henry, Aviva, Cecilia, Blake, Sharon, Emily (and Kermit, class frog)</i> <p/>Everyone makes mistakes. But what happens when your mistake hurts someone else? Told in eight perspectives--including one in graphic novel form, <i>Operation Frog Effect</i> celebrates standing up and standing together, and tells the unforgettable story of how eight very different kids take responsibility for their actions and unite for a cause they all believe in. <p/>A heartfelt novel with complex characters who realize that to promote change in the world, they first have to change how they see each other.--John David Anderson, author of <i>Ms. Bixby's Last Day</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Here's what people are saying about <i>Operation Frog Effect</i> <br><b><br>A Sunshine State Young Readers Award Nominee 2020-2021<br>A Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee 2020-2021<br>A 2021-2022 Louisiana Young Readers Choice Award Nominated Title</b> <p/>Eight fifth-graders actively tackle both personal relationships and social issues in this epistolary tale. <b>Scheerger does an expert job</b> throughout. Moreover, the author infuses her story in nonpreachy ways with themes of kindness, respect for others, and the importance of acting responsibly, capped by a list of helpful web resources. --<i>Booklist</i> <p/>Inspired by their radical teacher, eight elementary school students speak up for what they believe in and make change in their school community. In Scheerger's middle-grade debut, she tackles issues of friendship, bullying, immigration, women's rights, access to education, and homelessness/poverty. Her characters are <b>genuine and complex</b> as they grow and change. A <b>thoughtful </b>exploration of the power of the collective voice--growing up is owning up and speaking up. <i>--Kirkus Review</i> <p/>Ms. Graham might be my all-time favorite teacher in a middle grade novel. Kids are going to love this. --Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger and co-founder of The Nerdy Book Club <p/>Operation Frog Effect is like <i>The Breakfast Club</i> for middle schoolers. <b>It'll make you laugh, cheer, and strive to be a better person</b>. --Shannon Hitchcock, author of <i>Ruby Lee & Me and One True Way</i> <p/>A <b>perfect </b>middle-grade read with characters you will cheer for. --Donna Gephart, author of<i> Lily and Dunkin</i> <p/>Eight <b>unforgettable </b>fifth graders, one remarkable young teacher. Once in a while you find a book that feels like<b> a gift</b>. <i>Operation Frog Effect</i> is one of those books. --Valerie Hobbs, author of <i>Sheep</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sarah Scheerger is a clinical social worker who works in schools with at-risk kids, helping them figure out who they are and who they want to be. <i>Operation Frog Effect </i>is her was inspired by her own fourth-grade teacher. Visit her at sarahlynnbooks.com and on Twitter at @sarahscheerger.
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