Homework can be a daunting task for students, with piles of assignments and deadlines looming

over their heads. But what if there was a machine that could do all of their homework for them?
That's the premise of Dan Gutman's book, \"The Homework Machine\", where four unlikely friends
create a machine that can complete all of their assignments in a matter of minutes. Let's take a closer
look at the characters behind this magical machine.

Brenton Damagatchi
Brenton is the brains behind the homework machine. He's a genius with a photographic memory and
incredible problem-solving skills. He's also a bit of a loner, preferring to spend his time working on
his inventions rather than socializing with other kids. His intelligence and lack of social skills make
him the perfect candidate to create the homework machine.

Judy Douglas
Judy is the only girl in the group and is known for her sharp wit and quick thinking. She's also a bit
of a rebel, often challenging authority and breaking rules. Her rebellious nature makes her the perfect
candidate to test the limits of the homework machine and push it to its full potential.

Sam Dawkins
Sam is the class clown, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. But beneath his funny
exterior, Sam is also a loyal and caring friend. He's the one who keeps the group together and ensures
that they use the homework machine responsibly. His creativity and sense of humor make him a
valuable member of the team.

Kelsey Donnelly
Kelsey is the popular girl in school, known for her beauty and charm. She's also the most skeptical of
the group when it comes to the homework machine, but her curiosity and desire to be a part of
something exciting leads her to join in. Her social skills and ability to manipulate others make her an
important member of the group.

Together, these four characters make up the unlikely team behind the homework machine. Each one
brings their unique strengths and personalities to the table, making the machine a success. But as
they soon discover, relying on a machine to do their homework has its consequences. As the saying
goes, \"be careful what you wish for.\"

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He was only able to build the Homework Machine in the first place because he got ahold of an
advanced supercomputer by a fluke, and despite his nerdiness he's not capable of doing things that
are outside the realms of plausibility. He never did any homework, and look how he turned out. 5.
There's a name for working without getting paid. Ominous hints about the legal trouble maintain
tension throughout the story, but its exact nature isn't revealed until near the end. A dramatic and
thought-provoking story with a strong message about honesty and friendship.-Elaine E. Knight,
Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. The fifth graders have
discovered an invention that will do all of their homework for them Will their secret be discovered?
Combine that with their quest to discover a rumored Egyptian treasure below the rim of the Grand
Canyon and readers are in for another entertaining and thought-provoking book. The book's narrative
is told in a series of testimonies provided by the 4 lead child characters, as well as their parents, the
teachers, and the staff of the school they all attended. We'd save a lot of energy by banning
homework. 8. I keep hearing that American kids are way too fat, and that's because we don't get
enough exercise. The format of the story was novel, but I don't think I'd like to read too many stories
like this. 2015 childrens education-school.more 2 likes Like Comment Blake 5 reviews 17 followers
February 4, 2017 This has 4 main character Sam Kelsy Judy and Brenton. A group of kids in a grade
5 class begin to use a machine that one of the boys created that does their homework for them. It's
funny, I kept thinking that, essentially, OpenAI is the homework machine. Their teacher is suspicious
of the suddenly errorless work, and other friends resent the time that they spend together. Or will
someone find out? 9 likes Like Comment Jac 4 reviews February 3, 2009 This book was a good one
that I'd recomend for kids ages 10-12. 'The Homework Machine' by Dan Gutman takes you on a sort
of sci-fi adventure, when Sam, Brenton, Judy, and Kelsy find out that Brenton has invented a
homework machine they nickname Belch. Written from the perspective of the D Squad, their
teachers, parents and some of their classmates, it makes for a wonderfully funny story with more
than a little message for the readers to absorb. That evening the D Squad heads to his house and soon
the homework is all being done by the computer which has been christened Belch; but as these four
children soon realize, trying to keep a secret starts taking more work, time, effort and stress than if
they did not have a secret and just went back to doing their own homework. It didn't take us long to
know who was talking and who they each were. The author has written another book with the same
characters It is called Revenge of the Homework machine I reccomend you read this book too, if you
like the. Error: Try Again Ok Sell Watchlist Expand Watch List Loading. The fifth graders have
discovered an invention that will do all of their homework for them Will their secret be discovered?
A 2007 novel by Dan Gutman, The Homework Machine is about the social repercussions of the
eponymous device, and a commentary on the inner workings of the American Education System. If
you want to find out what happens to them (and Belch) you'll have to read 'The Homework Machine'
by Dan Gutman. 6 likes 1 comment Like Comment Lovely Day 786 reviews 116 followers
December 24, 2022 3. She considers herself very likable, being the person that usually watches
drama unfold instead of being in it. He only ends up befriending the rest of the D Squad in the first
place because they came over to his house for a homework assignment. We both really liked it,
though it is a little bit dated. Revealing Cover Up: The homework machine is only discovered when
the D-squad builds a catapult to chuck it into the Grand Canyon and its parts are later found by
some hikers, therefore getting them caught for littering. The 4 kids become better friends and try to
keep their homework machine from everyone else. They do spend a fair amount of time discussing
not-exactly-homework-machine-related things, but for the most part, the cast of narrators talk like
people, not like novelists. Free ebook offer available to NEW US subscribers only. Anthony
Messenger National Catholic Register Beyond Ordinary Living The Record Across the Creek
Excellence Magazine. What would you do if you were a fifth grader facing a huge homework load
every night, and you found out that there was a machine that would do all the work for.
But it still hits the unsuspecting bedtime story listener pretty hard. 1 like Like Comment strelitzia 20
reviews 9 followers December 25, 2023 I read this book because Zild named his debut album after it
(he also admitted that the book's one of his favorites when he was young). The format of the story
was novel, but I don't think I'd like to read too many stories like this. 2015 childrens education-
school.more 2 likes Like Comment Blake 5 reviews 17 followers February 4, 2017 This has 4 main
character Sam Kelsy Judy and Brenton. With the police, teachers, an mysterious stranger all on their
tails, will four students be able to stick together or will they be force to be apart. I still read it often,
and it still warms my heart. The rest of D Squad are amazed, and pretty soon, the homework machine
(which they name Brenton, Kelsey, Judy and Sam are very different characters. The book is about
four kids in grade five that live in Colorado near the Grand Canyon, when the smartest makes a
homework machine and it ends up ruining their lives. 7dla fiction 10 likes Like Comment Noah9kp 9
reviews February 13, 2008 Four kids all have a last name that begins with a D so they are called the
D Squad. We have to cut down trees to make paper and pencils. What would you do if you were a
fifth grader facing a huge homework load every night, and you found out that there was a machine
that would do all the work for. Do Well, But Not Perfect: After a while, Miss Rasmussen starts
getting suspicious of the homework the D Squad is turning in because their answers are always
perfect with no mistakes. Asian and Nerdy: Brenton is Japanese-American and a genius kid who's
programmed a machine to do his homework for him, and he's only in fifth grade. Ominous hints
about the legal trouble maintain tension throughout the story, but its exact nature isn't revealed until
near the end. Sam makes fun of Brenton from time to time but realizes that they are both alike
because of the lack of fathers in their lives. She is very inexperienced and oblivious to things around
including four student behaviors. When her longtime crush, Sam seen with Judy more than he
should, she decided that might need to be stop before things get serious. And I didn't kicked out of
my old school because I refused to get a haircut. He creates a homework machine to do his
homwwork for him. Apart from that, they're nothing alike, Brenton is the typical smart kid who gets
perfect grades, Judy always looks up to the teacher, Sam is a class clown who doesn't play by the
rules, and Kelsey doesn't care enough about her grades to do any real work. They are Brenton
Damagathi, the geek and maybe super genius, Sam Dawkins aka Snikwad the class clown, Kelsey
Donnelly is a slacker doing just enough to get by and Judy Douglas is the teacher's pet and almost
straight 'A' student. Brenton is an interesting character because he seems very smart, but he just uses
the homework machine. It works out in the end, but that was just not right. Sam and Kelsey on the
other hand really need the machine. He is always over the top when it comes to school work as well.
A machine that will do your homework for you? Fabulous. There are many ways that you can use
these resources You can copy as. Gender-Equal Ensemble: The D-Squad consists of Brenton and
Snik (male) and Judy and Kelsey (female). The 4 main characters are Sam, Judy, Brenton and
Kelsey. I love the story. I love the told-in-police-interviews style, which is especially ambitious for a
kids' book. Brenton is an interesting character because he seems very smart, but he just uses the
homework machine. The story is told in a series of first person narratives, being recorded for the
most part while at the police station giving their testimony of what has gone on over the past school
year. The D-squad freaks out and chucks it into the canyon.
Brenton is an interesting character because he seems very smart, but he just uses the homework
machine. The rest of D Squad are amazed, and pretty soon, the homework machine (which they
name Brenton, Kelsey, Judy and Sam are very different characters. What would you do if you were a
fifth grader facing a huge homework load every night, and you found out that there was a machine
that would do all the work for. The fifth graders have discovered an invention that will do all of their
homework for them Will their secret be discovered? All First-Person Narrators Write Like Novelists:
Zigzagged. The whole thing starts because Sam is anti-homework, especially the daily read include:
Which of the four main characters is most like or unlike you and why? Anthony Messenger National
Catholic Register Beyond Ordinary Living The Record Across the Creek Excellence Magazine. I
disliked one element the computer taking control of itself. Giving the homework machine the ability
to access the sum of human knowledge leads to it not turning off when unplugged but that's all it
really does. See full terms and conditions and this month's choices. I have not read this book and
will add it to my list.Thanks! Reply Delete Replies Mary Bauer April 12, 2012 at 6:28 AM Welcome
Kelly. Using an audio version to access the story did work well for this format, and saved me trying
to make the voice of each character sound different if reading aloud. And is a machine that does your
homework really worth it? Other than that, my son thought it was a great book and that's what
matters to me. 2018-around-the-year 2018-reads library-books.more 1 like Like Comment John 938
reviews 119 followers January 8, 2024 Read this to the boy as a bedtime story book a while ago.
Stuff happens. We're not perfect. We all feel bad. We won't do it again. The Homework Machine by
Dan Gutman - Doing homework becomes a thing of the past. It worked out because they were
getting interviewed while telling the whole story at the same time. There are many ways that you can
use these resources You can copy as. She is very inexperienced and oblivious to things around
including four student behaviors. Homework sucks. There should be a constitutional amendment
banning it. The whole thing starts because Sam is anti-homework, especially the daily read include:
Which of the four main characters is most like or unlike you and why? They are members of the 'D'
Squad sitting in groups of four, their last names all ended in D. At a school near the Grand Canyon, a
genius-level student invents a machine that can do his homework, and shares this with the other three
kids he sits with. We have to use lots of energy to keep all those lightbulbs burning. He also causes
the breaking point in the movie when he breaks in to try to steal the machine but is caught by
Brenton's mom. This book was 4 stars because it was not so exiting the whole time. 2 likes Like
Comment Beverly 536 reviews 34 followers January 11, 2009 Kids who love Andrew Clements will
certainly enjoy this story. He never cried as a baby, and never wanted to play with other children or
watch TV. He is always over the top when it comes to school work as well. That's a lie. I don't know
how that rumor got started. Brenton is an interesting character because he seems very smart, but he
just uses the homework machine.
Brenton is an interesting character because he seems very smart, but he just uses the homework
machine. Early Personality Signs: According to Brenton's mom, he was always different from other
kids. Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon. When they discover that
the superchip that made The Homework Machine possible has fallen into the wrong hands, they are
determined to get it back. Black and Nerdy: Judy is a gifted, hardworking and rule-abiding student
who gets called a goody-goody and a know-it-all by the other kids. The book is about four kids in
grade five that live in Colorado near the Grand Canyon, when the smartest makes a homework
machine and it ends up ruining their lives. 7dla fiction 10 likes Like Comment Noah9kp 9 reviews
February 13, 2008 Four kids all have a last name that begins with a D so they are called the D Squad.
The children gradually begin to bond, especially after Sam's father is killed in combat. It didn't take
us long to know who was talking and who they each were. The rest of D Squad are amazed, and
pretty soon, the homework machine (which they name Brenton, Kelsey, Judy and Sam are very
different characters. Students could state their opinions about having a homework machine and find
reasons and events from the book that support their idea. This is a good book and I would
recommend it to anyone. 1 like Like Comment Gabe 10 reviews August 22, 2019 It was great. A
group of kids in a grade 5 class begin to use a machine that one of the boys created that does their
homework for them. The rest of D Squad are amazed, and pretty soon, the homework machine
(which they name Brenton, Kelsey, Judy and Sam are very different characters. The Homework
Machine by Dan Gutman - Doing homework becomes a thing of the past. He's not lying. It was
Brenton. Exact Words: When Miss Rasmussen is starting to get suspicious of the D Squad's perfect
homework, she takes Snik aside and asks him if he ever copies off anybody. We have to use lots of
energy to keep all those lightbulbs burning. I would recommend this book to not many people
because I don't think many people would get it like I did. Combine that with their quest to discover a
rumored Egyptian treasure below the rim of the Grand Canyon and readers are in for another
entertaining and thought-provoking book. Think of all the good things we could be accomplishing if
we didn't have to spend so much time doing homework. 3. Doing homework causes eyestrain,
fatigue, insomnia, and other physical ailments. 4. Thomas Edison went to school for four months.
The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman - Doing homework becomes a thing of the past. She gets
closer to Sam out of most of the group when she discovers that not everyone is of what they seem.
He is the first to know about the homework machine outside of the group after spying on the D-
squad. I can't believe I have to spend my summer in this room with a tape recorder when I could be
out having fun. In science class, when he was asked to create a small catpult, he creates a life size
one. The author has written another book with the same characters It is called Revenge of the
Homework machine I reccomend you read this book too, if you like the. Written from the
perspective of the D Squad, their teachers, parents and some of their classmates, it makes for a
wonderfully funny story with more than a little message for the readers to absorb. He only ends up
befriending the rest of the D Squad in the first place because they came over to his house for a
homework assignment. The rest of D Squad are amazed, and pretty soon, the homework machine
(which they name Brenton, Kelsey, Judy and Sam are very different characters. Kids should be
outside running around and getting exercise, not inside doing worksheets. 9. Virtually every known
murderer, bank robber, and criminal did homework when they were children. A boy named John sees
this and he is wondering what was happening.
Then everything changes when jealous rises, grades start to drastically change and the machine starts
get more powerful then inspected. Everything you need for a novel study on The Homework
Machine by Dan Gutman. Dan Gutman has written over 100 books; of the few that I have read this is
the best. The whole thing starts because Sam is anti-homework, especially the daily read include:
Which of the four main characters is most like or unlike you and why? Not much real intensity, no
poverty, satisfying ending, plenty of heart. The Journal is designed to be enjoyable and keep the
students engaged. The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman - Doing homework becomes a thing of
the past. You should read it! 1 like Like Comment Lauren 31 reviews January 9, 2021 It was an
amazing book that teaches a lesson. Brenton is an interesting character because he seems very smart,
but he just uses the homework machine. He starts to send threatening notes to the crew demanding
that they give up the machine. Brenton is an interesting character because he seems very smart, but
he just uses the homework machine. Chekhov's Gun: The catapult, which they used to fling the
machine into the canyon. At first, they are delighted with their freedom, but things quickly get out
of hand. Brenton builds a homework machine and soon the other 3 kids find out about it. The rest of
D Squad are amazed, and pretty soon, the homework machine (which they name Brenton, Kelsey,
Judy and Sam are very different characters. My students gobbled this book up and are taking turns
reading my two copies of the second one! 2 likes Like Comment Katy Kelly 2,191 reviews 92
followers February 17, 2019 Multi-narrator school story that had my son and I discussing the ethics.
4.5 stars. My 8 year old's first real experience of more than one narrator in a book. The fifth graders
have discovered an invention that will do all of their homework for them Will their secret be
discovered? Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon. Sam and Kelsey on
the other hand really need the machine. What would you do if you were a fifth grader facing a huge
homework load every night, and you found out that there was a machine that would do all the work
for. Stuff happens. We're not perfect. We all feel bad. We won't do it again. I think how the author
put the book in a interview style was very creative. You get all kinds in this part of the country, the
canyon attracts 'em like flies to dog doo. He had no interest in watching television or playing with
other children. At a school near the Grand Canyon, a genius-level student invents a machine that can
do his homework, and shares this with the other three kids he sits with. A dramatic and thought-
provoking story with a strong message about honesty and friendship.-Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln
Elementary Schools, IL Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. Brenton and Judy are really
smart and they do not need the machine. So when she hears about the homework machine, she sees
it as the chance to split the pair up. Ominous hints about the legal trouble maintain tension
throughout the story, but its exact nature isn't revealed until near the end. Revealing Cover Up: The
homework machine is only discovered when the D-squad builds a catapult to chuck it into the Grand
Canyon and its parts are later found by some hikers, therefore getting them caught for littering.
It’s called slavery, and it was banned during the Civil War. If you want to find out what happens to
them (and Belch) you'll have to read 'The Homework Machine' by Dan Gutman. 6 likes 1 comment
Like Comment Lovely Day 786 reviews 116 followers December 24, 2022 3. The whole thing starts
because Sam is anti-homework, especially the daily read include: Which of the four main characters
is most like or unlike you and why? It’s a cute story but there are some important themes in this book
about friendship and honesty and even war. Written from the perspective of the D Squad, their
teachers, parents and some of their classmates, it makes for a wonderfully funny story with more
than a little message for the readers to absorb. I still read it often, and it still warms my heart. Noodle
Incident: We never find out why Snik got suspended at his previous school, though it's implied it had
something to do with him not wanting to do his homework. And is a machine that does your
homework really worth it? They are Brenton Damagathi, the geek and maybe super genius, Sam
Dawkins aka Snikwad the class clown, Kelsey Donnelly is a slacker doing just enough to get by and
Judy Douglas is the teacher's pet and almost straight 'A' student. There's some weird stuff with a
stalker and the machine near the ending. So how can I pursue happiness if I have to spend every
night doing home-work. Deconstruction: Brenton is a Child Prodigy, but he's not one to the absurd
levels many books and television shows depict them. It works out in the end, but that was just not
right. It all starts when Brenton boasts he does not need to do homework because he has a machine
that will do it for him. That's a lie. I don't know how that rumor got started. The only thing I did not
like in this book was the fact that a girl in grade 5 getting her bellybutton pierced. If a teacher is any
good, students would learn the stuff in school and wouldn't have to learn it again at home. 7. Doing
homework wastes valuable natural resources. Sincerely, Cameron 3 likes Like Comment Cheryl
10.4k reviews 441 followers October 21, 2020 A five star comfortable school story for 4th or 5th
grade children. I liked it maybe you will too. 4 likes Like Comment Cam Vincent 16 reviews 7
followers October 5, 2016 I didn't like this book because to me I felt like there wasn't much of a plot
to the story and it doesn't make any since at all.So in the third grade me and my friend Alex read the
homework machine because we thought it would be good and the story had no dialogue no plot and
no conclusion so after we read and rated it re rate it with 2 stars. In this book, one student does just
that, and a group of students use it to complete these assignments daily. Do Well, But Not Perfect:
After a while, Miss Rasmussen starts getting suspicious of the homework the D Squad is turning in
because their answers are always perfect with no mistakes. The whole thing starts because Sam is
anti-homework, especially the daily read include: Which of the four main characters is most like or
unlike you and why? I have not read this book and will add it to my list.Thanks! Reply Delete
Replies Mary Bauer April 12, 2012 at 6:28 AM Welcome Kelly. I like how different perspectives are
used to show the thought processes and character development of the kids; some lines are pretty
funny too. So when she hears about the homework machine, she sees it as the chance to split the pair
up. The D-squad freaks out and chucks it into the canyon. When her longtime crush, Sam seen with
Judy more than he should, she decided that might need to be stop before things get serious. The
story isn't so much about the hw machine as it's about the effect the machine has of the characters
lives. I saw it coming a chapter or two before, but I was still kind of surprised that he went there. So
Sam, Kelsy and Judy decided they want to do it as well.