Marvin Redpost #6: A Flying Birthday Cake?

Marvin Redpost #6: A Flying Birthday Cake?
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2011-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307805735

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series offers a sidesplitting take on being the new kid at school. When Marvin and Stuart sleep over at Nick Tuffle’s house for Nick’s birthday, they set up sleeping bags in the back yard. Stuart and Nick go right to sleep, but Marvin tosses and turns. Then he hears a noise and something glowing zooms over his head. Is it really a flying birthday cake? Or could it be something even more bizarre? The next day, a very strange new kid shows up at school…. Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.

Marvin Redpost

Marvin Redpost
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780679990000

Two days after Marvin sees a glowing green thing like a flying birthday cake in the night sky, his third-grade class is joined by a mysterious new boy with peculiar behavior.

Marvin Redpost #7: Super Fast, Out of Control!

Marvin Redpost #7: Super Fast, Out of Control!
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2000-05-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0679890017

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series is all about daredevils and conquering your fears! Everyone says that Marvin is going to ride his new mountain bike down Suicide Hill. And everyone is coming to watch him do it—his friends, his family, even his older brother. But the truth is, Marvin can’t climb onto the seat without wobbling. And shifting gears? Braking? Forget about it! What’s Marvin going to do? Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.

Marvin Redpost #5: Class President

Marvin Redpost #5: Class President
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1999-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 067988999X

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series stars Marvin and…the president of the United States? The president of the United States is coming to visit Marvin’s class. He’s even going to answer one question from each kid! Plus the whole thing is going to be on TV. Marvin is nervous. What if someone steals his question? What if he can’t speak when it’s his turn? Will he look silly in front of the president and everyone watching? Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.

Marvin Redpost #3: Is He a Girl?

Marvin Redpost #3: Is He a Girl?
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1993-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0679819487

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series offers a sidesplitting take on the differences between girls and boys! When Casey Happleton tells Marvin that if you kiss your elbow you’ll turn into a girl, Marvin doesn’t believe it. Then Marvin kisses his elbow by accident and starts to feel very strange. He wants pigtails and starts dotting his i’s with little hearts. Could Casey be right? Or is it all in Marvin’s head? You decide! Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like George Brown, Class Clown and Junie B. Jones.

Marvin Redpost #2: Why Pick on Me?

Marvin Redpost #2: Why Pick on Me?
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1993-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0679819479

This sidesplitting chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series takes on rumors and teasing. There’s a rumor at school that Marvin Redpost picks his nose. Clarence started it, and now everyone believes it. Even Marvin’s friends are embarrassed to be seen with him! Can Marvin figure out how to change everyone’s mind? Or is he doomed to be teased forever? Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.

Handle with Care! (The Cuphead Show!)

Handle with Care! (The Cuphead Show!)
Author: Random House
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593432037

The Cuphead Show! retold in a graphic novel–style deluxe paperback with full-color images and dialogue from the series! The Cuphead Show! follows two lovable brothers—Cuphead and Mugman—through their unique misadventures! Whether it’s angry mermaids, boxing frogs, or carnivals filled with sinister delights, the brothers often find themselves in hot water. But whatever they encounter on their surreal home of Inkwell Isles, they always have each other’s backs. Fans ages 6 to 11 of the animated series and the video game that inspired it will love this 80-page graphic novel–style retelling of the episodes “Handle with Care” and “Bringing Up Baby Bottle” that features full-color images and dialogue from the laugh-out-loud series!

A Magic Crystal?

A Magic Crystal?
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2010
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781408801666

Marvin is amazed when he goes home with Casey Happleton one day after school and discovers that she lives in an old fire station. But that's not all that surprises him. Casey has a secret she wants to share - a crystal with super magical powers. A crystal that makes all your wishes come true. Can it be real or could she be casting her own spell on him?

Grammar for Teachers

Grammar for Teachers
Author: Andrea DeCapua
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2008-01-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0387763317

The purpose of Grammar for Teachers is to encourage readers to develop a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. It approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive approach; however, throughout the book differences between formal and informal language, and spoken and written English are discussed. The book avoids jargon or excessive use of technical terminology. It makes the study of grammar interesting and relevant by presenting grammar in context and by using authentic material from a wide variety of sources.

Holes

Holes
Author: Louis Sachar
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307798364

This groundbreaking classic is now available in a special anniversary edition with bonus content. Winner of the Newbery Medal as well as the National Book Award, HOLES is a New York Times bestseller and one of the strongest-selling middle-grade books to ever hit shelves! Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment —and redemption. Special anniversary edition bonus content includes: A New Note From the Author!; "Ten Things You May Not Know About HOLES" by Louis Sachar; and more!