Author: Louis Sachar
Reading Age: 10-12

Bradley Chalkers, is the oldest child in the class. He tells enormous lies and picks fights with girls. The teachers say he has 'serious behaviour problems'. No one likes him except Carla, the new school counsellor. 

She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories. Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren't afraid to try. Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is believing in yourself.

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