The Janitor’s Boy
The Janitor’s Boy by Andrew Clements is a First Edition published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers on May 1, 2000. This children’s fiction novel follows Jack Rankin, who faces an unusual school year when he discovers he will be attending fifth grade in the old high school where his father works as a janitor. As Jack navigates the challenges of school life, he finds himself in a predicament that leads to unexpected revelations about his relationship with his father.
In this story, Jack’s initial dread turns into a series of events that force him to confront his feelings and assumptions. After a mishap involving a classmate, Jack’s punishment leads him to assist his father after school, a situation he finds both tedious and humiliating. However, this experience also opens doors to secret places and insights about himself and his father. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics and the school environment, making it a relatable read for young audiences. With 144 pages, this book offers a thoughtful look at the complexities of parent-child relationships within the context of school life.
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Ordinarily, no one would have imagined that Jack Rankin would vandalize a desk. But this was not an ordinary school year for Jack….
When Jack Rankin learns that he is going to spend the fifth grade in the old high school — the building where his father works as a janitor — he dreads the start of school. Jack manages to get through the first month without the kids catching on. Then comes the disastrous day when one of his classmates loses his lunch all over the floor. John the janitor is called in to clean up, and he does the unthinkable — he turns to Jack with a big smile and says, “Hi, son.”
Jack performs an act of revenge and gets himself into a sticky situation. His punishment is to assist the janitor after school for three weeks. The work is tedious, not to mention humiliating. But there is one perk janitors have access to keys, keys to secret places….
In this new novel by the author of Frindle, a boy’s explorations lead to surprising new discoveries about himself and his father.
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