Title from Playaway label

"What if Louis Sachars Wayside School were a little less wacky -- but just as funny -- and centered on a young Black boy who IS going to be the great inventor of all time, and set in the top STEM middle school in the country, oh and it was written by someone who worked for years in independent schools, and it also tackles what its like to live in a blended family and to stand up to a parent whos not being so great and to truly work together with your peers? It might look a little like J.E. Thomass Control Freaks :) Benjamin Banneker STEM Academy is the top middle school in Denver. Lets just say the kids are . . . competitive. When Principal Yee announces the start of an epic Team Competition for the school, Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows that trophys got his name on it. Thatll show his sports-obsessed Dad that hes worthy, right? Only problem is, its a TEAM competition ... and Doug isnt so great working in a team environment (except with his best friend Huey, of course). Control Freaks is a clever send-up of school -- and a genuine portrait of a kid and family -- that kids across the country will see themselves and find joy and connection in."

Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player

"Playaway Kids."

One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for listening

Previously released by Recorded Books, 2023

"The Playaway format is recommended for children ages 5+"--Container

Read by various narrators

Grades 3 - 6