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Charlie Joe Jackson, proud to say he has never read an entire book, pays his friend Timmy to do the reading for him in exchange for an ice cream sandwich, but when Timmy's price goes up, Charlie faces the choice between being blackmailed or breaking his non-reading streak.

Bright but unenthusiastic middle school student Charlie Joe Jackson signs up for the school play in an attempt to get straight As on his last quarter report card in order to avoid having to go to Camp Rituhbukkee over the summer.

Tired of being forced to participate in sports and take extra lessons and tutoring to become well-rounded in anticipation of college, middle-schooler Jack Strong stages a sit-in on his couch until his parents ease up.

Wanting to raise more money than his allowance provides in order to buy a popular new gadget, loveable slacker Charlie Joe takes a disastrous dog-walking job before organizing a fake bar mitzvah.

Everyone in Eastport Middle School seems to have a girlfriend or boyfriend, leaving Charlie Joe Jackson the only single guy around.

Middle schooler Charlie Joe is proud of his success at avoiding reading, but eventually his schemes go too far.

Bright but unenthusiastic middle school student Charlie Joe Jackson signs up for the school play in an attempt to get straight As on his last quarter report card in order to avoid having to go to Camp Rituhbukkee over the summer.