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Knucklehead
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Knucklehead (2008) (edit title/settings)

Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka

by Jon Scieszka (Author) (edit contributors)

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This book is a real story about the childhood Jon Scieszka. It has true facts about his child hood. It is a life memoir about him and his brothers.

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How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is Knucklehead. Part memoir, part scrapbook, this hilarious trip down memory lane provides a unique glimpse into the formation of a creative mind and a free spirit.

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  • Jon Scieszka: The author himself is the narrator of the book. A boy with 5 siblings doing all the rambunctious things that only boys can do.
  • Jim: The oldest Knuckle head. He was the best at everything. He influenced Jon to go to Culver Military School. He was also Jon's roomate.
  • Tom: Tom is the third oldest Sciezka boy.
  • Gregg: Gregg was the third youngest brother.
  • Jeff: Jeff is the youngest brother.
  • Brian: brian is the brother who is always forgotten about because he is one of the youngest
  • Louis: The brother's dad. He always calls them Knuckleheads because they are crazy.
  • Shirley: The mom and the only girl in the family, including the pets.
  • Mary Catherine: A nun that was Jon's teacher and almost let them name a pagan Baby.
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  1. Jon Scieszka (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0670011061
Page Count: 112

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