Will Hillenbrand

Andy Russell genuinely wants to be a good student, but the fourth grade is proving to be a massive challenge. His regular teacher can be a little bit boring, which makes it incredibly easy for Andy to let his mind wander and completely forget about his important exams. Just when he thinks he has pushed his teacher's patience to the absolute limit, she calls in sick. Suddenly, Andy's class is handed over to a brand-new substitute teacher, and the classroom quickly spirals into total chaos. Someone in the room is playing sneaky, disruptive tricks on the new sub, turning the school day into a wild circus. But when the dust settles, guess who gets blamed and sent straight to the principal's office? Andy! Now, he must figure out a way to clear his name, find the real classroom prankster, and survive the most stressful school day of his life. Packed with relatable classroom drama and plenty of laughs, this funny chapter book is perfect for any reader who has ever found themselves in just a little bit of trouble.

Fourth grade is bringing a lot of surprises for Andy Russell, and not all of them are good. His pet gerbils have just pulled off another great escape, this time right in the middle of the school carnival. While he scrambles to catch his furry runaways, things at home are getting just as chaotic. His good friend Tamika is moving in with his family for a little while, which means sharing his space and his daily routine. On top of that, Andy and his sister Rachel are on a major mission. Their family is expecting a new baby, and the siblings are determined to uncover whether they are getting a new brother or a new sister. Between runaway rodents, a houseguest, and a huge family secret waiting to be solved, Andy has his hands full. Step into a hilarious and heartwarming story about navigating school mishaps and big family changes. You will laugh out loud as Andy tries to keep his wild life under control while figuring out what it means to be a great friend and an even better big brother.