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Five-Finger Discount
Five-Finger Discount
Author: Barthe DeClements
Five-Finger Discount is the story of fifth-grader Jerry Johnson, whose father is in prison — a fact Jerry desperately wishes to keep a secret. Unfortunately slimy Edward Troller knows and threatens to tell the whole school. Recipient of the Pen Center USA West 1989 Literary Award
ISBN-13: 9780440801580
ISBN-10: 0440801583
Publication Date: 4/1990
Reading Level: All Ages
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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5th grader, Jerry Johnson is a PK, prisoner's kid, but he keeps it to himself. One kid knows however and threatens to tell the whole school unless Jerry pays him off.
A smoothly plotted,..narrative strengthened by characters, esp. Jerry and his parents who are thoroughly believable and who can stand up to the book's potent theme.
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