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Pop Culture Remix Review: Sleepless

Sep 22, 2026 · 1m

Summary

Paul Acey reviews Gordon Corman’s middle-grade novel *Sleepless*, in which a group of students in Shagbark suddenly becomes unable to sleep. While the book features creative elements like kids using their extra time for exercise and invention, the reviewer notes it lacks a strong moral message. He specifically criticizes a plot point where an adult breaks the children’s trust without facing consequences. The episode concludes with a reminder to visit PluggedIn.com for more book reviews and to follow the show on social media.

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Summary of the plot of the book Sleepless Critique of the book's moral and conclusion
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