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Guys Read: Book 1
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Jon Scieszka has been writing books for children since he took time off from his career as a teacher. He wanted to create books that boys would enjoy by enticing them with witty humor. He is the author of the crazy best-selling picture books The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and The... read more
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Summary edit
Short Stories by children's authors that try to freak kids out. Really funny!
Characters/People edit
- Ernest: Add a description of this character.
- Patrick
- Dwight
- Carl
- Donal
- Aidan
- Niall
- Chester
- Jean-pierre
- Tracy
- Andrew
- Gary
- James
- Zeke
- Joe
- Hendrick Samuels
- Julie
- Herbert
- Brian
- Will
- Mr. Peterson
- Nathan
- Iron John
- Maureen
- Ms. Chadwick
- Travis
- Mrs. Bund
- Ms. Maxwell
- Martin
- Lawanda
- Cyberstructo
- Superjerk
- Donna
- Joshua Stirling
First Sentence edit
Ernest was a nerd, but it was fourth grade: we were all nerds.
Table of Contents edit
Before We Begin...by Jon Scieszka...vii
1. Best of Friends by Mac Barnett...3
2. Will by Adam Rex...31
3. Artemis Begins by Eoin Colfer...57
5. Kid Appeal by David Lubar...71
5. Your Question for Author Here by Kate DiCamillo & Jon Scieszka...101
6. A Fist Full of Feathers by David Yoo...127
7. Unaccompanied Minors by Jeff Kinney...165
8. "What? You Think You've Got It Rough?" by Christopher Paul Curtis...187
9. My Parents Give My Bedroom to a Biker by Paul Feig...215
10 The Bloody Souvenir by Jack Gantos...245
About Guys Read and Biographical Information...269
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Guys Read. (standard series)
Followed by Guys Read: Thriller.
Authors & Contributors edit
Other Contributors:
- Jon Scieszka (Editor) - editor and writer
- Mac Barnett (Author)
- Eoin Colfer (Author)
- Christopher Paul Curtis (Author)
- Kate DiCamillo (Author)
- Paul Feig (Author)
- Jack Gantos (Author)
- Jeff Kinney (Author)
- David Lubar (Author)
- Adam Rex (Author) - Author and Illustrator
- David Yoo (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Walden Pond Press
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: September 21, 2010
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 288
Publisher: Walden Pond Press
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: September 21, 2010
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 288
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( G ) › Gantos, Jack
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( D ) › DiCamillo, Kate
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Boys & Men › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( S ) › Scieszka, Jon
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( C ) › Colfer, Eoin
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( C ) › Curtis, Christopher Paul
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Short Story Collections
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Humorous
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8
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