The Homework Machine

 The Homework Machine

Summary

Dan Gutman, the prolific author of over 60 popular books for children and young adults, vividly imagines what is surely every put-upon school kid's dream: a machine that does homework for them-error free!When four unlikely friends become dependent on this marvelous device, they'll soon learn that cheating always has its consequences-including legal trouble. No matter what happens, their best bet is to stick together. 'A dramatic and thought-provoking story with a strong message about honesty.' -School Library Journal, starred review


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