Armstrong & Charlieby Steven B. Frank
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (2017)
Historical Fiction
What It's All About:
Charlie isn't looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he'll finish it. And when he does, he'll grow older than the brother he recently lost. Armstrong isn't looking forward to sixth grade, either. When his parents sign him up for Opportunity Busing to a white school in the Hollywood Hills, all he wants to know is "What time in the morning will my alarm clock have the opportunity to ring?" When these two land at the same desk, it's the Rules Boy next to the Rebel, a boy who lost a brother elbow-to-elbow with a boy who longs for one.
Why You'll Love It:
- Period details from the ’70s and hilarious dialogue will draw readers in from the very first pages.
- Armstrong and Charlie is a must read for middle grade students who are trying to figure out their own place in the world, since that's exactly what these characters are trying to do.
Great for 5th-8th graders...also check out this activity kit from the publisher.
What Else You Should Read:
- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
- Countdown by Deborah Wiles
- Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
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