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The Teacher That Didn't Teach
                  By: Shane Pacelli

From the back cover:

       Have you ever wondered what it's like to have a teacher that didn't teach?  Tommy Goodman (the narrator and straight A student) and his friends are about to find out.  These fifth graders at Jo King Elementary Shool are in for the most unique school year of their lives.  Once their first year teacher, Mr. Befree, tells the class he will not teach the entire year, the students have to figure out a way to pass the Wisconsin State Tests (WST's) at the end of the year.  Mr. Befree created a contract with the students stating that they were not allowed to do any learning while in the classroom.  They are to do nothing the entire day while Mr. Befree does nothing as well. Will Tommy and his classmates ever learn this year?  Is Mr. Befree serious about not teaching the class the entire year?  Will their principal, Mr. Stricter, walk in on Mr. Befree doing nothing?  Throughout this fast-paced novel, Tommy and his classmates will do whatever it takes to pass those dreaded WST's.  The Teacher That Didn't Teach will have children asking questions the entire time about what will happen next.

The Teacher That Taught Too Much
            By: Shane Pacelli

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       Tommy and his gang are back for another year of school. They survived fifth grade with Mr. Befree last year, sixth grade should be a piece of cake, right? Guess again! In this sequel to “The Teacher That Didn’t Teach”, the now-sixth graders have a new teacher, Mrs. Agonize. How will she compare to Mr. Befree? Tommy and the rest of his classmates are in for another unforgettable year of school. Mrs. Agonize does not believe in relaxation like Mr. Befree did last year. She wants her students to work all day, everyday. Sixth grade brings high expectations for the students. How will Tommy and his friends survive the year with a teacher that does not want to stop teaching? Hop aboard this roller coaster ride with the sixth graders to find out for yourself.

The Teacher That Changed My Life


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       New school. New students. New teachers. New attitude. Tommy Goodman is dealing with many changes in his life that seem to be very challenging for him. He no longer likes school. He is not a straight A student anymore. He has an attitude towards everything in his life. His parents are very concerned about his well-being. What has caused such a drastic change in his personality? Will he ever get out of his slump? One teacher plans on changing his life around for good. What teacher will it be? How will this teacher turn Tommy around? Will this teachers methods work on someone who doesn’t care about anything this year? The Teacher That Changed My Life, the third book in The Teacher That… series, is a gripping tale of how one teacher reaches out to one struggling student. Seventh grade will be a year that Tommy will never forget. 

Cleanup in Aisle 4: Grocery Store Don'ts
          By: Shane Pacelli

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       Everyone has been grocery shopping before, right? As a shopper, you go into the grocery store, get your items, checkout, and then go home. Have you ever wondered what the cashiers and baggers go through while they check you out at the register? Did you do anything wrong during your shopping trip? Did you somehow aggravate the cashier?
       In Cleanup in Aisle 4: Grocery Store Don’ts, you will read about what thoughts go through an employees’ head when you as a shopper, do something wrong. This candid account told by a 9-year grocery store employee will reveal a list of Don’ts that challenge his patience while he scans and bags your groceries. The true stories captured throughout the book are bound to leave you thinking, “Have I done that?”

       “Don’t rip open a package and rip the
        barcode because then I can’t scan it.”

After reading this book, you will know the proper etiquette for grocery shopping.