Vent Number 5

Surly Jones likes to keep things simple: play soccer, play video games, and hang out with his friends. Everything else? Total hassle!

But in fifth grade... Hassles are everywhere!

The self-appointed popular girl who wants to be more than just friends, but can't take a hint!

Pumas are the dirtiest soccer team in the league, who taunt, play dirty, and always find a way to win!

Getting called out by the wild child new girl with a chip on her shoulder and the attitude of a rattlesnake!

Welcome to a school year of chaos, conflict, and injustice!

Jeff Chartier taught in public schools for more than 25 years before becoming an author and speaker. He now writes stories to inspire a new generation of readers. He describes his books as "stories with a purpose, tested in the classroom, and designed to compete with the TikTok world."