Rip and Red are best friends whose fifth-grade year is nothing like what they expected. They have a crazy new teacher named Mr. Acevedo who doesn't believe in tests or homework and likes off-the-wall projects - the more "off" the better. They also find themselves with a new basketball coach: Mr. Acevedo! Now Rip is knocked completely out of his comfort zone, and for Red, who has ASD, the changes are even more of a struggle. But the boys are a great team who know how to help each other and find ways to make a difference in the classroom and on the court.
Author Biography
Phil Bildner is a former New York City public school teacher and lives in Newburgh, New York. philbildner.com Tim Probert also illustrated Kim Baker's novel Pickle. He lives in New York City. timprobert.com
Reviews
"Pure fun with a lot of heart." --School Library Journal "Cartoony illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters. A school story with heart." --Kirkus Reviews "This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains." --Publishers Weekly
