Troublemaker

The story is entertaining, and the book teaches valuable character lessons. This is the type of book that's interesting to read, as well as beneficial by standard.

One of the things that I especially love about working at an elementary school is the variety of children I get to meet. This can be both enjoyable and incredibly frustrating, but never boring, and I learn as much from them as they do from me (hopefully). Clay is one of those students who is more than capable of doing well in school, but chooses not to. In Clay's case, his admiration for his older brother, leads him into mischief, including the donkey drawing of his principal. When Mitchell returns home changed, Clay is naturally confused and angry, he doesn't see any need to change. But as Clay struggles to change and slowly realizes that one's reputation is not easily repaired, he starts to realize that his choices have consequences, sometimes serious ones.Now, I admit, the story does seem a bit oversimplified. In real life, changing one's behavior can be and often is very challenging and doesn't happen over night. But I think Clements makes his point, that the choices we make follow us as we travel down life's road. I can think of more than a few students whose behavior could lead them down some very painful roads and it makes me sad. The writing is good, typical Clements, and the illustrations provide a nice compliment. Recommended for readers who like a good school story.

Great rest for those hesitant readers. The story is interesting and a quick read. My son got a few laughs which was great to see being that he hates to read.

I really liked this book and I thought it was great. It has one bad word in it, but that doesn't make it inappropriate. Andrew Clements writes great books and this was one of his best. Clay Hensley is an interesting kid. He likes to get sent to the principals office, and he has a big growing folder of all the times he gets in trouble. Ms. Ormin is the secretary, and she says that Clay's folder is her masterpiece. When Clay is at art class, the teacher says they can draw anything they want to. So when Clay decides to draw a donkey that looks like the principal. And afterhis older brother Mitch comes home and sees it, everything goes wrongg.

All of Andrew Clements’ books are great and I enjoy reading them with my son. This one in particular was fantastic.

For a school teachers library. Good addition

My kids love Andrew Clements. I have a 9 boy) and 12(girl)year old who have read all of his books. Andrew Clements is an author that children love to read. He keeps it interesting so they want to read and not put the book down. His books are insightful, interesting, captivating and fun to read. I would stronly recommend him as an author and this book. "Fear Itself" is another great book by him. It is part of a series and I would recommend it as well. Basically, you can't go wrong with Andrew Clements as an author!

I couldn't stop reading. I even read it in bed. I recommend this book to readers of short easy stories. The story takes on emotions that Andrew is good at capturing. You should get this book. (Reviewed by my 5th grade son. He also loved "Frindle", by the same author.)

Otro buen libro de Andrew Clements. El protagonista es Clayton, el típico gamberro de colegio que gasta bromas a sus compañeros y falta el respeto a sus profesores. En el fondo no es mala persona pero siempre ha imitado a su hermano mayor al que admira mucho, y este hacía ese tipo de cosas. Pero un día su hermano mayor, que ha pasado un mes en la cárcel, le explica que se ha equivocado toda su vida y que ha decidido cambiar y que ambos tienen que cambiar. Clayton se propone cambiar pero va a descubrir que no es tan fácil pasar de abusón a alumno responsable de un día para otro. Se va a encontrar que es imposible cumplir la promesa que le hace a su hermano, mientras no rompa con sus amistades (igual de gamberros que él), que ningún adulto o profesor confía en que pueda cambiar y que cada vez que alguien hace una gamberrada anónima él pasa a ser el principal sospechoso y debe demostrar su inocencia.El libro me ha gustado. Aunque el autor tiene alguno mejor, he hecho un ranking de mejor a peor de los que he leído hasta ahora:1. Frindel (Frindle)2. Sin Hablar (no talking)3. Extra Credit.4. El último concierto (The last Holiday Concert)5. The School Story6. Las notas de Nora (The report Card)7. El periódico de Landry (The Laundry News)8. Lunch Money9. Troublemaker10. Perdido y encontrado (Lost And Found)11. The Janitor's boy

Liked the story. It was interesting.

cool.