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Substitute Trouble by Karen English: A JLG Booktalk
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ENGLISH, Karen. Substitute Trouble. illus. Laura Freeman. Clarion. 2013. ISBN 9780547615653. JLG Level: CE : City Elementary (Grades 2–6). Nikki and Deja don’t like their new substitute teacher. He doesn’t follow Ms. Shelby-Ortiz’s rules. He doesn’t follow the plan. He has no control over the class. Writing an anonymous letter to Mr. Willow with some tips about how to handle the misbehavior in their class seems like a good idea. In a misunderstanding, Deja is blamed for a disrespectful action, and she’s sent to the principal’s office. Her explanation and the letter brings consequences that she never expected. Following the rules gets hard, even for Deja and Nikki. New readers will identify with the class, but hope they never have substitute trouble like the girls do.
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