Why can't James and Greg start a new school and make new friends? Or pass a test he studied for? No, he's got to steal and cheat and lie. Third, there's finally a decent book series for 2nd and 3rd grade readers with minority characters, and they books in the series are filled with negative situations. His grandparents never reprimanded him for rolling his eyes and sucking his teeth, the last thing we need is kids reading this and seeing that it's okay to act like that to authority figure or even to their siblings. I understand this is how some kids act today and the author is trying to be realistic, but at that young age, kids reading this will see that there is no consequence for being disrespectful to adults. I guess I have to read the rest of the series to find out. 'Will James listen to Greg and change his ways? Or will he continue to make bad choices and face the consequences?' I don't know!! We never found out. First, was there was no resolution as to whether James actually changed. This book and the books in the series really bother me. Will James listen to Greg and change his ways? Or will he continue to make bad choices and face the consequences? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. When Greg says no, he warns James that stealing will get him in trouble and cause people not to trust him. He makes more money by stealing with his friends! James tries to get Greg to join himthey could make a lot of money from Gregs good deeds. But James doesnt think he should have to work. Everyone is getting an allowance for helping around the house.

Because times are tough, Grandma is going back to work. In James Makes a Choice, James and his brother Charles and his cousins Greg and April all live with Grandma and Grandpa McNair.

Three books follow James and show the consequences that come from choosing that path. James the Rock, on the other hand, makes the choice to join a gang and lie, cheat, and steal to get by.

Three books follow Greg as he makes choices that earn him money, respect, and a good reputation. Greg the Good is hard working and honest. Life is full of making choices and these character education chapter books examine the different choices made by two cousinsthe McNairs.

James Cheats! by Thalia Wiggins