James Makes a Choice

Life is full of making choices and these character education chapter books examine the different choices made by two cousins-the McNairs. Greg the Good is hard working and honest. Three books follow Greg as he makes choices that earn him money, respect, and a good reputation. James the Rock, on the other hand, makes the choice to join a gang and lie, cheat, and steal to get by. Three books follow James and show the consequences that come from choosing that path... In James Makes a Choice, James and his brother Charles and his cousins Greg and April all live with Grandma and Grandpa McNair. Because times are tough, Grandma is going back to work. Everyone is getting an allowance for helping around the house. But James doesn't think he should have to work. He makes more money by stealing with his friends! James tries to get Greg to join him-they could make a lot of money from Greg's good deeds. When Greg says no, he warns James that stealing will get him in trouble and cause people not to trust him. Will James listen to Greg and change his ways? Or will he continue to make bad choices and face the consequences? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.