Help! I’m a Classroom Gambler
Help! I’m a Classroom Gambler by Pete Johnson, published by Corgi Yearling in 2006, is a 196-page book written in English. This engaging narrative follows Harvey, who finds school to be exceedingly dull. To combat this boredom, he and his friends create a betting game centered around their classroom experiences, transforming mundane lessons into thrilling challenges. However, as their gambling antics escalate, Harvey begins to recognize the potential consequences of their actions.
Readers will discover a humorous exploration of school life through the lens of gambling, as Harvey and his peers wager on various classroom occurrences. The story delves into themes of peer pressure and the impact of values and virtues in a school setting. This edition provides a unique perspective on the dynamics of youth and the lengths to which students will go to make their environment more exciting, all while navigating the complexities of social interactions.
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Harvey thinks school is the most boring place on earth – and so he and his friends devise a way to help relieve their boredom. Lessons are actually quite interesting when you have more at stake than just whether you’ll get through it without being sent to the head. Harvey and his fellow gamblers start to bet on how many times the supply teacher will give a nervous twitch, how often the Head will blow his nose and lots of other possible outcomes. All of a sudden, school is fun – but then the gambling craze starts to spread and Harvey realises it’s all getting out of control… A brilliant subversive look at classroom pranks and what goes on under the teacher’s nose.
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