Independent Reading Level - Grade 4
Awards:
1993 South Carolina Children's, Junior and Young Adult Book Award -- Children's
1994 Black-Eyed Susan Award -- Grades 4-6

Last year Suds was a Third Grade Angel, but now... it's time to be a Fourth Grade Rat!
Fourth graders are tough. They aren't afraid of spiders. They say no to their moms. They push first graders off the swings. And they never, ever cry.Suds knows that now he's in fourth grade, he's supposed to be a rat. But whenever he tries to act like one, something goes wrong. Can Suds's friend Joey teach him to toughen up... or will Suds remain a fourth grade wimp?Now with brand-new illustrations, this sequel to Jerry Spinelli's THIRD GRADE ANGELS is a classic story of fitting in (or not) and friendship.

Abel loved this book. He felt like he could really relate to the characters. At the time of reading he was 8 years old. He said that he could picture the scenes as described in the book. The author used relatable words for the age level. ( )

Suds feels pressure going into the 4th grade. His friend, Joey Peterson, demonstrates rebellious behavior by bullying the 1st graders, not showing fear for spiders, and saying "no" to his mother. He trashes his room and wins the hearts of all the 4th grade girls, including Sud's crush, Judy. ( )

4th graders are tough. They aren't afraid of spiders. They say no to their moms. They push first graders off the swings. And they never, ever cry.