When Josh learns he's moving to Chicago to live with his divorced dad, he figures he'll keep a low profile and try to blend in at his new school. At least, that's the plan before Josh learns his dad has become a hip-gyrating, sideburn-sporting Elvis impersonator. Now, Josh's plan goes more like this: stop his dad from performing at his school's upcoming concert, no matter what the cost . . . or die from embarrassment. Library edition with trade jacket added.
Summary Josh’s mother has to care for her sick mother in Florida, so Josh has to live with his father in Chicago for a few months. To Josh’s surprise and horror, his father has lost his job as a shoe salesman and is now working as an Elvis impersonator. When Josh learns that his father plans to do his Elvis act at a concert at Josh’s new school, Josh develops a plan to keep his dad from performing.
Topics Elvis. Elvis impersonators. Music. Performing arts. Divorce. Moving. Job loss. Career change. Attending a new school. Chicago. Costumes. Making friends. Coming of age. Pursuing dreams. The elderly. Identity/self-awareness. Lying. Helping others. Contests. Concerts.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 890L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
Language English
JLG Release Date Aug 2008
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
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