Knights of the Lunch Table - The Dodgeball Chronicles by Frank Cammuso Date of Publication: 2008 ISBN: 978-0-439-90322-X Number of pages: 141

REQUIRED READING ABILITY: Junior: Average
GENRES: Adventure, Humour
THEMES: Good versus Evil

SUMMARY: An anxious Arthur King is about to begin the school year as a new kid at Camelot Middle School. After missing the bus, Artie takes a shortcut and meets a new friend,but before the entry bell rings, they are picked on by a group of Dodgeball playing bullies known as 'The Horde.' Artie is assigned a locker that hasn't been opened in years, and legend has it that whoever unlocks it will be king of the school. The leader of 'The Horde' is furious when Artie opens it, and challenges him to a game of dodgeball that will settle things once and for all.

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who...
- can identify with being a new kid at school
- enjoys rooting for the underdog
- enjoys humourous stories

WHAT ELSE? A fun story with quirky characters and great graphics which could be motivating for struggling readers.

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