18 books like The homework Machine

What to read after The homework Machine — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Matilda Roald Dahl · 1988 · ★ 4.3 · 242p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. Shares: Écoles, Humorous stories, Schools

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl · 1964 · ★ 4.2 · 178p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 1964 children's novel by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was first published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1964 and in the United Kingdom by George Allen & Unwin 11 months later. In… Shares: Community pick

The BFG Roald Dahl · 1980 · ★ 4.2 · 207p · ≈ 6h · Moderate This book is a great book for all ages. It is a fantasy/adventure book.The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant'. He isn't like other giants, instead of going out to different countries to eat children he catches dreams. When he find's a little orphan girl watching him, he kidnaps her because he doesn't want anyone to find out that he was there, but when they arrive at giant's land they become… Shares: Community pick

Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes Eric Litwin · 1999 · ★ 3.6 · 33p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song. Shares: School & Education, Social Themes, Schools

People skills Robert Bolton · 1979 · ★ 4.0 · 300p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Improve your personal and professional relationships instantly with this timeless guide to communication, listening skills, body language, and conflict resolution. A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone you love....You listen to an argument in which neither party seems to hear the other....Your mind drifts to other matters when people talk to you.... People Skills is a… Shares: Relations humaines, Interpersonal relations

Judy Moody was in a Mood Megan McDonald · 2000 · ★ 4.0 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Third grader Judy Moody is in a first day of school bad mood until she gets an assignment to create a collage all about herself and begins creating her masterpiece, the Me collage. Shares: School & Education, Social Themes, Schools

Big Nate in the Zone Lincoln Peirce · 2007 · ★ 4.5 · 216p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Nate always on a bad strike, but when he touches Chad's lucky foot, everything comes together. The question is, "How long will this strike last?" Find out in Big Nate in the Zone. Shares: School & Education, Humorous stories, Schools

Nonviolent Communication Marshall B. Rosenberg · 1999 · ★ 4.3 · 264p · ≈ 8h · Moderate An enlighting look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this book uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. Guidance is provided on identifying and articulating feelings and needs, expressing anger fully, and exploring the power of… Shares: Relations humaines, Interpersonal relations

Crucial Conversations Kerry Patterson · 2001 · ★ 3.7 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate The New York Times Bestseller!Learn how to keep your cool and get the results you want when emotions flare.When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation badly and suffer the consequences; or read Crucial Conversations and discover how to communicate best when it matters most.… Shares: Relations humaines, Interpersonal relations

My Teacher Is an Alien Bruce Coville · 1989 · ★ 3.8 · 123p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Sixth grade is just out of this world... Susan Simmons can tell that her new substitute teacher is really weird. But she doesn't know how weird until she catches him peeling off his face -- and she realizes that "Mr. Smith" is really an alien! At first no one will believe her -- except Peter Thompson, the class brain. When Peter and Susan discover Mr. Smith's horrible plans for their classmates,… Shares: School & Education, Humorous stories, Schools

Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker Rachel Renée Russell · 2013 · ★ 4.3 · 343p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Middle-school drama queen Nikki Maxwell worries about asking a boy to her school's "sweetheart dance." Shares: Social Themes, Humorous stories, Schools

Twilight Stephenie Meyer · 2005 · ★ 3.7 · 498p · ≈ 16h · Moderate About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him -- and I didn't know how dominant that part might be -- that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him. When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and… Shares: School & Education, Schools

Big Nate - In a Class by Himself Lincoln Peirce · 2010 · ★ 4.5 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Supremely confident middle school student Nate Wright manages make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement. Shares: Social Themes, Humorous stories, Schools

Medusa The Mean Suzanne Williams · 2012 · ★ 4.3 · 248p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "All Medusa wants is to be more like her two sisters and the other kids in her class: immortal. As the only mortal at Mount Olympus Academy, Medusa is sick and tired of being surrounded by beautiful, powerful, immortal classmates. It isn't easy making friends, especially when you have snakes for hair and a reputation for being mean"--Information from amazon.com, viewed on Nov. 22, 2013. Shares: Écoles, Schools

Harriet Spies Again Helen Ericson · 2002 · ★ 3.9 · 230p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Harriet M. Welsch is up to her old spying tricks when her beloved nanny Ole Golly, who had married and moved to Montreal, returns without her husband, Harriet's friend Sport announces he has a crush on a schoolmate, and the people across the street appear to be holding a child hostage. Shares: Interpersonal relations, Humorous stories, Schools

Captain Underpants and the terrifying return of Tippy Tinkletrousers Dav Pilkey · 2012 · ★ 4.5 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate LIBRARY BOUND EDITION Shares: Social Themes, Humorous stories, Schools

Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak Adi Alsaid · 2019 · ★ 3.0 · 331p · ≈ 11h · Moderate A story about being in love with love. Dumped by her boyfriend the summer after senior year, popular love-and-dating columnist Lu Charles can’t seem to write another word. Devastated, she spends her time wondering if everything she used to believe about love was a lie. But when Lu overhears another college-bound couple breaking up—before deciding to stay together for one final summer—she is… Shares: Social Themes, Interpersonal relations

Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon Paula Danziger · 1993 · ★ 4.2 · 80p · ≈ 2h · Moderate The year she is in the third grade is a sad time for Amber because her best friend Justin is getting ready to move to a distant state. Shares: School & Education, Schools

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