![]() Occasional full-page black-and-white illustrations show the characters in various situations, but they're often static and stiff. These stories might work well as discussion starters but they're not going to turn kids on to reading. In both books, he gets caught and is faced with deciding what to+ do next. ![]() James isn't about to help out around the house, but he does find a way to make money-by joining a group of neighborhood kids who steal electronics. In Choice, the cousins are asked to start earning their allowances by doing household chores. James Cheats (Making Choices: the Mcnair Cousins) by Thalia Wiggins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Under pressure to do well and compete with Greg, James buys cheat sheets from an older boy. In James Cheats!, the title character is repeating sixth grade because of his stealing problems the previous year, while his academically talented cousin has skipped fifth grade, landing them both in the same class. ![]() Jamess friends and family are all teasing him about being in the same class as Greg. ![]() School is starting and Greg has skipped a grade-now hes in the same class as James. Gr 3–5-These choppy, didactic beginning chapter books feature African American cousins who live with their grandparents in Washington, DC. In James Cheats, James McNair feels like he is always trying to live up to his cousin Gregs good behavior. ![]()
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