Luther T. Farrel has got to get out of Flint, Michigan. As his best
friend Sparky says, "Flint's nothing but the Titanic." And his
mother, a.k.a. the Sarge, says, "Take my advice and stay off the
sucker path." The Sarge milked the system to build an empire of slum
housing and group homes. Luther's just one of the many people trapped
in the Sarge's Evil Empire-but he's about to bust out. If Luther wins
the science fair this year, he'll be on track for college and a
future as America's best-known and best-loved philosopher. All he's
got to do is beat his arch rival Shayla Patrick, the beautiful
daughter of Flint's finest undertaker-and the love of Luther's life.
Sparky's escape plans involve a pit bull named Poofy and the world's
scariest rat. Oh, and Luther. Add to the mix Chester X., Luther's
mysterious roommate; Dontay Gaddy, a lawyer whose phone number is
1-800-SUE'M ALL; and Darnell Dixon, the Sarge's go-to guy who knows
how to break all the rules. Bucking the Sarge is a story that only
Christopher Paul Curtis could tell. Once again the Newbery
Award-winning author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to
Birmingham-1963 gives us a whole new angle on life and a world full
of unforgettable and hilarious characters. Readers will root for
Luther and Sparky every step of the way. Praise for The Watsons Go to
Birmingham-1963: "An exceptional first novel." "Ribald humor - and a
totally believable child's view of the world will make this book an
instant hit." Deeply involved in his cold and manipulative mother's
shady business dealings in Flint, Michigan, fourteen-year-old Luther
keeps a sense of humor while running the Happy Neighbor Group Home
For Men, all the while dreaming of going to college and becoming a
philosopher.
Awards:
ALA Notable Book, 2005.
ALA Best Books for Young Adults, 2005.
School Library Journal Best Book, 2004.
Booklist Editors' Choice/Adult Books for Young Adults, 2004.
Book Details:
Language: eng
Physical Description: 259 p. ; 22 cm.
Edition Info: (library binding)
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