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This is overall a really good book that I think students can really relate too. Robert represents a student who has fears that most students would have and goes through things that a lot of students might be having troubles with.

This realistic fiction book is about a boy who works hard to win the treasure chest award in his classroom by being a helper for various teachers, turning in neat/good homework, etc. He is bullied and doesn't feel as good as Susane Lee (gifted student), but he continues to work hard to get the treasure chest award. Eventually he wins a certificate for caring for the class library instead of winning the treasure chest . He proudly brings home his certificate to show his dad. He now has an achievement on their living room wall like everyone else in his family. ( )