The Janitor's Boy facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Andrew Clements |
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| Cover artist | Brian Selznick |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Language Arts |
| Genre | children's literature |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
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Publication date
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2000 |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 978-0-689-83585-8 |
| OCLC | 48039831 |
The Janitor's Boy is a popular children's book written by Andrew Clements. It was published by Simon & Schuster in the year 2000. This book is part of Clements' well-known school series, which often features stories about kids and their experiences in school.
Contents
What Is The Janitor's Boy About?
This book tells the story of a boy named Jack Rankin. Jack's dad works as the janitor at his school. Other kids sometimes make fun of Jack because of his dad's job. This makes Jack feel very upset and even angry at his father.
Jack's Gum Trouble
One day, feeling really frustrated, Jack decides to do something sneaky. He sticks a huge amount of bubble gum under his desk. He hopes his dad, the janitor, will have to clean up the sticky mess.
However, Jack gets caught! Instead of his dad cleaning the gum, Jack has to clean it all himself. His dad supervises him while he works.
Learning About His Dad
While cleaning the gum, Jack starts to realize how much hard work being a janitor really is. It's not an easy job! During this time, Jack also learns some surprising and important things about his dad's past. These discoveries help Jack understand his father much better.
As they spend time together, Jack and his dad begin to understand each other. They start to become good friends.
A New Understanding
At the end of the book, another student asks Jack a question. They shout, "Are you going to be a janitor when you grow up too?!" Jack smiles at his dad. He proudly says, "Yes, I am!" This shows how much Jack's feelings about his dad and his job have changed.
