The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Publishing Information: Random House Children's Books, Sept. 1987 (64pp.)
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Summary:
Gregory finds himself moving on his birthday. His father has lost his job, and they had to relocated closer to his new one. At first Gregory had his own room in his new house, but he wasn't able to keep it to himself. His Uncle Max came and took over. At his new school, things weren't going well for Gregory either. The only place Gregory felt at peace was the burn-out chalk factory behind his house.

Personal Rating: This is a great book. The book is so realistic that any child can find a way to relate to Gregory or one of the other character in the book.

Reading Level: 3.2
Interest Level: 3-5

Integrated Unit:
Science: Make chalk, learn about vegetable, and plant a vegetable garden
Reading and Writing: make and write about connections
Social Studies: Character Traits - Bullying
Math: Measuring ingredients for making chalk

Potential Problems of Difficulties: Difficult for students below reading level to read