First published 2015
The paper Yoda and his Rebel Alliance have gained unexpected supporters in their battle against FunTime, the mind-numbing test preparation program that destroys real learning. They've discovered allies where they least expected them. But one crucial figure holds all the cards: Principal Rabbski. She claims she wants to help the student rebels in their cause. Can they trust her? The clock runs down as state standardized tests approach in just four weeks. Meanwhile, the FunTime threat grows stronger each day, crushing creativity and joy from classrooms. The rebels must decide whether to believe Rabbski's promises or prepare for betrayal. Everything depends on choices made in the next few weeks. The fate of real education hangs in the balance as students fight to save their school from becoming a test prep factory.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: Rebel Alliance
Hardcover · Baumhaus Verlag GmbH