About the Book: Extra Credit
It isnt that Abby Carson cant do her schoolwork. She just doesnt "like" doing
it. And consequently, Abby will have to repeat sixth grade--unless she meets
some specific conditions, including taking on an extra credit project: find a
pen pal in a distant country. But when Abbys first letter arrives at a small
school in Afghanistan, complications arise. The elders agree that any letters
going back to America must be written well, but the only qualified
English-speaking student is a boy. And in this village, its not proper for a boy
to correspond with a girl. So, Sadeeds sister will dictate and