At the beginning of the school year, Miss Stretchberry gives Room 105 an assignment: to read and write poetry. Jack isn't happy. Poetry is for girls. And, as anyone can plainly see, he's a boy.

But he's willing to try (even though his "brain's empty" and he doesn't get most of what Miss Stretchberry's reading in class.) Before long, the poetry starts to speak to him—and the rhythms stay in his ears. Now that Jack's starting to like poetry, will he be able to follow Miss Stretchberry's new direction—and write about something close to his heart?

Fast-moving and revealing, this humorous tale encourages readers to keep their minds—and hearts—open to new interests.