Joshua T Bates Takes Charge Susan Richards Shreve (Author), Dan Andreasen (Illustrator) Joshua T. Bates was held back during the third grade and has been bullied and called names by Tommy Wilhelm ever since. Now as a fifth grader, Joshua's new best friend is getting teased by Tommy as well. Joshua has to choose whether to stand up for his new friend or avoid the taunting and name-calling of Tommy Wilhelm. [Grade Level: 3 - 6]
