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EllRay Jakes is an eight‑year‑old whose dad offers a family adventure to Disneyland as a reward for a week of good conduct. As the school day unfolds, EllRay faces the challenge of standing up to Jared, the class bully, and learning how to defend himself while maintaining his promise.
The story highlights themes of family, obedience, and resilience, showing how a young child navigates school life and the temptations of trouble while striving to keep his father’s promise and avoid becoming a victim of bullying.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sally Warner
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