DIVBWilson Williams worries about passing his timestable testsBBRBRWilson has a hard time with math, especially with Mrs. Porters timed multiplication tests. If only he were as quick as Laura Vicks, the smartest kid in third grade, or as quick as his brother, Kipper a kindergartner. Wilsons mother and father try to help, but Wilson doesnt appreciate having to do practice tests on a play date. Fortunately, his friend Josh Hernandez is a comfort, as is Squiggles, the class hamster. Wilson is sure that with his own little animal squeaking and cuddling beside him, he could learn anything. But his mom doesnt like pets. So Wilson bravely struggles on, hoping that one day in the nottoodistant future hell pass all his timestable tests. Then, surprisingly, Kipper comes to the rescue.BRBRWith sensitivity and gentle humor, Claudia Mills examines a common childhood fear and a common family experience. G. Brian Karas provides tender, funny pictures.DIVDIVDIVDIVDIVI7 x 9 Trouble!I is a 2003 Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year.DIVDIV
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