It's Career Week, and Charlie Bumpers has convinced everyone that his
dad would be the greatest speaker ever. But what happens when his dad
loses his job?
While his classmates are boasting about their parents' jobs, fourth
grader Charlie Bumpers gets carried away and leaves the impression that
his accountant dad is not only the president of his company but also
that he will hand out free calculators to everyone. Then, with rumors
flying around the school and expectations escalating, Charlie tells his
teacher that his dad can speak to their class during Career Week.
But just before the big event, Mr. Bumpers loses his job. How will
Charlie explain to his class? Will his dad still come in during Career
Week? Fortunately, Mr. Bumpers has some very surprising plans of his
own.
Black-and-white illustrations by Adam Gustavson enhance readers'
enjoyment of the story.