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Ethan Marcus Stands Up Hardcover – September 19, 2017

by Michele Weber Hurwitz (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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“A thoughtful next step for readers of Andrew Clements.” —BCCB

Multiple points of view lead to multiple theories about what really happened after one kid turns a punishment into a protest in this hilarious novel from Michele Weber Hurwitz.

Perennial good kid Ethan Marcus has just done the unthinkable: refuse to stay seated during class. He’s not causing a riot; he’s not wandering around; he’s just sick of sitting. But the rules aren’t designed for Ethan, and so he is sent to the principal’s office.

When Ethan’s sentence results in a Reflection Day—McNutt Middle School’s answer to detention—his faculty advisor suggests that Ethan channel the energy that caused his “transgression” by entering the school’s Invention Day Competition. Ethan is not exactly Mark Zuckerberg, so he doubts his ability to make anything competition-worthy. That’s the department of his slightly older sister Erin. But as Ethan and his buddy Brian get into the assignment, they realize they might actually have something.

Enter Romanov, the resident tech whiz, who refuses to give them tips. But Erin is furious at her formally slacker—now traitor—brother. Meanwhile, Erin’s friend Zoe is steering clear of Erin’s drama after realizing that she may be crushing on Ethan. Then there’s Brian who has bigger things to worry about, and finally loner kid Wesley, who may know more than others realize…

Told in the perspectives of multiple students, discover what really happened on the day that one kid decided to take a stand against sitting down.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    272 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    600L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1 x 8.44 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    September 19, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    1481489259
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1481489256
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Gr 4–6—Seventh grade siblings Ethan and Erin are only 11 months apart in age. The two used to be close but now have different interests and are getting on each other's last nerve. Ethan, according to Erin, doesn't worry about anything and is their parents' favorite. In Ethan's eyes, Erin is too uptight and concerned with grades—and their parents think she's perfect. The annual invention contest at school is coming up, and Ethan and Erin are entering separately with their respective best friends, Brian and Zoe. When Ethan's football accidentally lands in the middle of Erin's invention-in-progress, tempers explode. This is a case of two people not taking the time or trusting each other enough to talk about their feelings. Readers will easily pick up on the relevant life lessons peppered throughout. The story is told by the characters as if they are directly addressing readers. Unfortunately, even though each section is clearly labeled with its narrator's name, the voices are often indistinguishable. VERDICT Readers with siblings will appreciate this story about rivalry. A supplemental purchase for large collections.—Nancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC

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Readers with siblings will appreciate this story about rivalry. ― School Library Journal

The shifting narration (among Ethan and Erin, their two best friends, and the outcast who joins Ethan in Reflection) is smartly effective at giving insight into the friction between brother and sister over the science fair and beyond, and the point that you can’t externally see what drives people is a helpful nudge to empathy. . . . a thoughtful next step for readers of Andrew Clements. ― BCCB

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin (September 19, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481489259
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481489256
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 600L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.44 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Michele Weber Hurwitz

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Michele Weber Hurwitz is a critically acclaimed author of five middle grade novels. Her newest, Hello from Renn Lake, is about kids in a small Wisconsin town who try to save their beloved lake after it's closed due to a harmful algae bloom. Michele's books have been nominated for state reading awards, received starred reviews, and several other honors. She lives in Chicago with her family. More at micheleweberhurwitz.com.

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JeffreyMRuby
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a smart book written in an easy style
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
This is a smart book written in an easy style. It doesn't scream to get its message across—nor does it need to. I've read a lot of middle-grade books with multiple narrators, but this one pulls it off by focusing on ordinary, recognizable kids. They don't have any super powers; they're just flawed but fundamentally decent kids. I can imagine it's refreshing for children to read about the kind of kids they see every day.
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
I think kids will really like this story of friendship, family, and protest.
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AMBostwick
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the changing points of view - really provided unique ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
A truly lovely and engaging middle grade novel! All about the trials and tribulations of growing up among siblings, classmates, parents and challenges. Loved the changing points of view - really provided unique perspectives and offers something for every reader. Look forward to reading more of this author!
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Kellee M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect middle grade read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
My students and I adored this book, and we even got to talk with Hurwitz about the sequel (which we cannot wait for!). This is a book that so many students are going to love.
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The book Ethan Marcus stand up was ok. I did not really like Ethan Marcus stands up. Work needs to be done a lot of it.
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