Hey Jack! The Worst Sleepover is part of an early reader series by Sally Rippin that follows the everyday adventures of a boy named Jack.
Jack is incredibly excited to have his first sleepover at his friend Jem’s house. He looks forward to playing Jem's cool video games and having the "best fun ever".
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However, the night doesn't go quite as planned:
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Conflict: Jem begins acting strangely grumpy and weird, which confuses and upsets Jack.
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Challenges: Jack also faces a literal challenge during dinner when he struggles with spicy food.
- Resolution: After some misunderstandings and Jack feeling so angry he "might explode," the two boys eventually talk about their feelings. They realize they both just want to have fun and resolve their conflict by agreeing to play soccer the next day.
Grade - KG+
Author - Sally Rippin
Format - Paperback
Pages - 44
Dimensions - 19.08 x 12.08 x 0.5 cm
