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Mr. L’s fifth grade boys are back in the classroom, with legendary rock bands, competitive art projects, baby foxes, viral videos, cranky grandparents, and science experiments that could destroy the entire world– so, just your average day for a crew of energetic boys and one exhausted teacher. And after four volumes, Mr. L is confronting these stories head on… Meet Mr. L’s class: Jeffrey studies hard for each spelling test, then panics and can’t remember a single letter. Albert will do anything in his power to get out of the cruel torture known as “homework.” Charlie is extremely focused on acing fifth grade to elevate his college prospects. Greg doesn’t understand why his classmates won’t acknowledge how cool he knows he is. Leo and Timmy plot crazy schemes that cause trouble for all their classmates, especially Greg. Porge complains that everyone calls him “fat,” even though he’s the skinniest boy in the grade. Jake... just wants to hang out. If any of these boys sound like a fifth grader you know, then these are the stories for you. This collection of 14 laugh-out-loud stories meets fifth grade boys right where they’re at (as horrifying and hilarious as that place might be) and are told in a classical style with contemporary edge. They celebrate the humor, imagination, and RIDICULOUS fun of being a boy, from a teacher who spent years surrounded by boys. Intended to help encourage a love of reading, they are written to be reread, again and again. Perfect for reluctant and experienced readers alike, a great read aloud for families and classrooms who like to laugh. Girls love it, too (who doesn’t love a good laugh at the expense of crazy boys?). The only one who doesn’t like these stories, shockingly, is Mr. L. Each volume of Boy Stories is a stand-alone collection. The stories feature the same cast of characters but can be read in any order– Blue Book is the best entry point into the series, but after