Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet
by Graham Salisbury

Would you want to go to school everyday if you lived in Hawaii? Probably not! Calvin Coconut has always lived in Hawaii so it doesn't feel so special to him. Although he loves spending time at the beach, it's not like a vacation.
When this book begins, summer is winding down and school is about to start up again. On top of his nervousness about going into fourth grade, Calvin's mom has just announced that one of her friend's daughters is coming to live with them. Preparing for fourth grade, giving up his room for the new girl, moving into the storage room in the garage, and dealing with Tito the school bully consumes is a lot to handle. Can Calvin figure out a way to not be such a magnet for trouble and mayhem?

What a great book for summer time reading! Calvin is a strong character that learns to control his impulsiveness, as well as any fourth grader I know! Elementary readers will easily identify with him and his "troubles," and might even learn a thing or two about becoming responsible.

2010-2011 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee