Jack Strong Takes a Stand
Author | : Tommy Greenwald |
Publisher | : Roaring Brook Press |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2013-09-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781596438385 |
ISBN-13 | : 159643838X |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Jack Strong just wants to be a regular kid. But his parents have overscheduled his week with every extracurricular activity under the sun: tennis, baseball, cello, karate, tutoring, and Chinese language lessons—all on top of regular homework. His parents want him to be "well-rounded" and prepared for those crucial college applications. Jack's just about had enough. And so, in Jack Strong Takes a Stand by Tommy Greenwald, he stages a sit-in on his couch and refuses to get up until his parents let him quit some of the extracurriculars. As Jack's protest gains momentum, he attracts a local television host who is interested in doing a segment about him. Tensions rise as counter-protesters camp out across the street from Jack and his couch. Jack's enjoying this newfound attention, but he's worried that this sit-in may have gone too far.