Books like Class Clown by Johanna Hurwitz
Lucas Cott, known as the most obstreperous boy in his third‑grade class, finds it hard to turn over a new leaf when he resolves to become the perfect student. His attempts to change spark humor and insight into human behavior while illustrating the challenges of student life.
The story explores the conduct of life through the lens of a young schoolboy facing the classic tug‑of‑war between mischievous energy and the desire to earn respect in a classroom setting.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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