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Mac has a reputation, and not the good kind.
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When his best friend gets hurt on the playground, everyone assumes he's to blame. Facing suspension, Mac gets one last shot to clear his name: a classroom mock trial, complete with witnesses, lawyers, and a surprise judge.
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As secrets come out and friendships are tested, Mac learns that breaking free of a label is harder than it looks—but maybe being seen for who you really are is worth the fight.
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Early Readers Say:
n its January 2025 issue, Education Week highlighted an alarming trend: "The combination of more stringent academic expectations and less time for unstructured play might contribute to boys’ disproportionately high disciplinary rates, which start in the youngest grades.”
This insight rings true in Overruled, where the story centers around Mac, a 5th grade boy who has struggled behaviorally in school since kindergarten.
Many kids will be able to see themselves in Mac’s struggles, while others will gain an understanding of the internal struggles of kids like Mac.
Wopat keeps the book fun and interesting, while also giving a voice to kids who struggle to fit in at school.
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Katie Scheuerell, Educator
n Christy Wopat's Overruled, fifth grader Mac is a hugely relatable character. When a series of poor choices lands him in a heap of trouble at school, he shows readers that our past decisions don't have to define us.
Thanks to a caring adult who expresses her unwavering faith in him, Mac ultimately learns to better manage his anger and big feelings. He also develops an interest in justice, which carries him through this delightful story until its victorious conclusion.
What an honor it was for me to blurb this middle grade novel!
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Laura Anne Bird, Author of Marvelous Jackson
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Christy Wopat
Christy Wopat is a middle-grade author, teacher, and lifelong champion of kids’ stories. With more than two decades of experience in education, she knows firsthand how important it is for young readers to feel seen, valued, and
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understood. Christy believes that every child deserves to find themselves in the pages of a book, and she writes with the goal of sparking curiosity, building empathy, and encouraging kids to embrace the power of their own voices.
Passionate about connecting with readers, Christy loves visiting classrooms, libraries, and community events to talk about writing, reading, and the joy of storytelling. Her greatest hope is to inspire kids not only to love books, but also to believe in their own ability to tell stories that matter.
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When she’s not writing or teaching, you can usually find Christy on the sidelines cheering at her kids’ activities, playing with her three cats—Old Dan, Little Ann, and Stevie—or curled up in a cozy spot with a good book in hand.
