The Sloppy Copy Slipup — Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan

Brian Higman is about to be in major trouble.

He didn't do the "sloppy copy," or first draft, of his writing assignment -- and another big red zero is headed his way. His teacher, known as The General, is waiting. But how can he make her understand that his impossible five-year-old-brother, a rock band rehearsal at his house, and the disappearance of his entire life savings all kept him from doing his homework?