Do you have brothers and sisters who drive you up a wall? Do you live with people who sprinkle salt and pepper in your hair, spill your dessert on the floor, or paint your friend's doll with green nail polish? If you answered yes to any of these, you will understand the problems of Dessert Schneider and her third grade classmates. Dessert is inspired by the American history lessons lead by her teacher, Mrs. Howdy Doody, to do something about her growing sense of injustice. When Dessert forms the Annoying Siblings Club and charges her friends dues to join, she learns quickly that she can't solve anyone's problems, least of all her own.
Young readers who enjoyed Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 will be tickled by the small trials and triumphs of Dessert, her sister Charlie, The Beasties (her two brothers) and many other colorful characters.
Just Desserts by Hallie Durand with illustrations by Christine Davenier is recommended for readers in grades 3-4.
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