School... It's the one thing Carlos truly hates. Why? Because it's difficult for him and some of the boys are mean. Things get even worse when he is paired up with Lucas, the meanest boy in his class, to prepare and present a research project. On the bright side, he is assigned to research chocolate, something which sparks his interest! Who doesn't love chocolate!? Surprisingly, through his research on Mexican chocolate, Carlos learns that chocolate and people have a lot in common. Will his newfound knowledge be enough to teach a valuable lesson to the meanest kid in class? The story opens the door to discussion of learning differences and ways to reach struggling learners.
 
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