The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks
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The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks is a 1988
children's novel
by Nancy McArthur
. The plot centers around two brothers: Michael, a messy child, and Norman, a neat freak. The book has been taught in the American school system
. This often takes place during a unit on plants in the third grade
, although the book has been considered a challenging read for some children in that grade.
1988 in literature
The year 1988 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-New books:*Margaret Atwood - Cat's Eye*J.G. Ballard - Memories of the Space Age*Iain M...
children's novel
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
by Nancy McArthur
Nancy McArthur
Nancy McArthur is an American children's author. Living in Berea, Ohio, she is a part-time journalism professor at Baldwin-Wallace College. She has written fourteen books, nine of which form a series called The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks. The series follows the lives of two young brothers, Michael...
. The plot centers around two brothers: Michael, a messy child, and Norman, a neat freak. The book has been taught in the American school system
Education in the United States
Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. Child education is compulsory.Public education is universally available...
. This often takes place during a unit on plants in the third grade
Third grade
In the United States, third grade is a year of primary education. It is the third school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 8 – 9 years old, depending on when their birthday occurs....
, although the book has been considered a challenging read for some children in that grade.