Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes

Summary: It's not easy being a sixth grader, particularly one with an ingenious knack for getting into trouble with his parents, teachers, and a line of picketing sixth-grade girls! Anyone who's ever spent time in time-out will appreciate the hilarious antics of this misunderstood pre-teen with a cause. Also in a fun, updated format sure to grab kids' attention! Matthew Martin hates being the youngest kid in sixth grade, but he's convinced things will get better after his eleventh birthday sleepover, if only he could make up with his best friend--and stop a line of picketing sixth-grade girls from ruining his party and his life! Brisk in style and pacing, this light-hearted offering is sure to be popular.-- Booklist Sibling rivalry and parent/child conflicts are humorously yet realistically portrayed in this zany, credible story. -- School Library Journal