Hi/lo anthology of stories by Mark Twain for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "A Cub Pilot's Experience," "The Great French Duel," "Corn-Pone Opinions," "The Laborious Ant," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and more.
After his dad leaves, Matt Delaney rebels and his erratic behavior lands him in the vice-principal's office. He is assigned a new class schedule which includes a cooking class. Matt is a rebel, not a joiner, and this could be a recipe for disaster.