No More Dead Dogs

by Gordon Korman

Summary: Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is sentenced to detention attending rehearsals of the school play where, in spite of himself, he becomes wrapped up in the production and begins to suggest changes that improve not only the play but his life as well.

Mrs. Turner's BookTweet: A realistic look at a middle schooler's trials and triumphs as they try to find their place in the school. Comical and light-hearted to be sure.