New York, NY: Wendy Lamb Books. 2004. Hard cover. Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 272 p. Audience: Children/juvenile. . Library binding tape on plastic cover on dj, no envelope. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark. .

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Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan.As his best friend Sparky says, "Flint's nothing but the Titanic."And his mother, a.k.a. the Sarge, says, "Take my advice and stay off the sucker path."The Sarge milked the system to build an empire of slum housing and group homes. Luther's just one of the many people trapped in the Sarge's Evil Empire--but he's about to bust out.If Luther wins the science fair this year, he'll be on track for college and a future as America's best-known and best-loved philosopher. All he's got to do is beat his arch rival Shayla Patrick, the beautiful daughter of Flint's finest undertaker--and the love of Luther's life.Sparky's escape plans involve a pit bull named Poofy and the world's scariest rat. Oh, and Luther. Add to the mix Chester X., Luther's mysterious roommate; Dontay Gaddy, a lawyer whose phone number is 1-800-SUE'M ALL; and Darnell Dixon, the Sarge's go-to guy who knows how to break all the rules.Bucking the Sarge is a story that only Christopher Paul Curtis could tell. Once again the Newbery Award--winning author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 gives us a whole new angle on life and a world full of unforgettable and hilarious characters. Readers will root for Luther and Sparky every step of the way.Praise for The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963:"An exceptional first novel."--Publishers Weekly, Starred"Ribald humor . . . and a totally believable child's view of the world will make this book an instant hit."--School Library Journal, StarredPraise for Bud, Not Buddy:"Curtis has given a fresh, new look to a traditional orphan-finds-a-home story that would be a crackerjack read-aloud."--School Library Journal, StarredFrom the Hardcover edition.

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Seller: 2Vbooks (US)
Seller's Inventory #: Alibris.0058333
Title: Bucking the Sarge
Author: Curtis, Christopher Paul
Format/Binding: Hard cover
Book Condition: Used - Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library.
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0385323077
ISBN 13: 9780385323079
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 2004
Keywords: Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 272 p. Audience: Children/juvenile.

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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Library Binding: A type of reinforced binding designed for libraries, schools, or other applications where a book might experience high...
Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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