The Homework Machine
Aladdin - Aladdin
Release date: 2007-06-26
Paperback
Author: Dan Gutman
Juvenile Fiction, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction, Children: Grades 4-6, Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction / School & Education, Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Adolescence, School & Education, Social Issues - Friendship, Social Issues - Values, Cheating, Fiction, Homework, Schools
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The Homework Machine
Date undefinedI enjoyed this book and use it in a group situation for reading in a third grade class. It arrived on time and was exactly what I expected.
The Homework Machine
Date undefinedMY 11 YR. OLD SON COULDN'T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN! HE IS NOT AN AVID READER BUT THIS BOOK REALLY CAPTURED HIS INTEREST. WE SINCE HAVE PURCHASED OTHER "DAN GUTMAN" BOOKS.
The Homework Machine
Date undefinedI purchased this book for my about-to-be 4th grader. I liked the format of everything written in the first person-i.e. each of the four characters writes a narrative. The plot ended up being a little thin and the ending was a let down.
My biggest objection was the multiple uses of the word "sucks" and at least one "freaking" (as a substitute for the "F" word). Maybe it's acceptable for teens to use these words on a regular basis but I didn't feel it was appropriate for a 9 year old. I discontinued this book with my kids after 2 chapters for this reason. Call me old fashioned but I just thought other parents might like to know the content.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the treatment of the war was a little much for this age as well.
