{"product_id":"bubble-sheet-blues-9798999796301","title":"Bubble Sheet Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): William Durbin\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Lake Vermilion Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Lake Vermilion Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Humorous - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by a dead man, his 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e grade English teacher, and the school librarian, Luke Collins, gets involved in a research project that puts his reputation as a slacker at risk, draws him closer to a girl he has long admired, and to his astonishment, generates excitement that reverberates beyond his school and community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA self-confessed slacker, Luke Collins, is an eighth grader enrolled at Palm Ridge Middle School in South Florida. When Luke is assigned an I-Search paper, he tries to take the easy way out and write about subject he's used twice before-manatees. However, his English teacher and the school librarian, push him to choose a more challenging subject. When Luke reluctantly begins his research project, he finds himself engaged in a sequence of events that reverberate far beyond his school and his community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot only does \u003cem\u003eBubble Sheet Blues\u003c\/em\u003e take a critical look at the use of high-stakes standardized testing in schools, but it also explores a range of important themes including the following: censorship\/banned books, the effects of divorce on kids, and what makes a good teacher. As a bonus, the book introduces a supporting cast of colorful student characters, incompetent administrators, and soccer coach with an affinity for philosophy. The book also includes a first for the author-a light touch of middle school romance. But the strongest element of all in Bubble Sheet Blues is its humor. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46331200176279,"sku":"9798999796301","price":874.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798999796301.webp?v=1767715311","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/bubble-sheet-blues-9798999796301","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}