The Crazy Classroom Caper

The Crazy Classroom Caper
Author: Tony Abbott
Publisher: Egmont USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781606844502

"When objects go missing in a kindergarten classroom, the Goofballs go undercover as teachers to crack the case"--

Goofballs #6: The Crazy Classroom Caper

Goofballs #6: The Crazy Classroom Caper
Author: Tony Abbott
Publisher: Egmont USA
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2014-03-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1606844512

Fans of Dav Pilkey's The Adventures of Ook and Glook and Patricia Reilly Giff's ZigZag Kids will flock to this chapter-book mystery series full of slapstick humor and silly situations by the wildly popular Tony Abbott, author of the Secrets of Droon series. Jeff, Mara, Brian, and Kelly are Goofballs and proud of it. Goofball private eyes. Together, they solve mysteries. How do they discover the truth? They use funny disguises, nutty inventions, and their secret weapon: Sparky the Goofdog! Objects have been disappearing from Ms. Becker's kindergarten classroom - blocks, an easel, even the class goldfish! Luckily, the Goofballs are ready to go undercover to help their former teacher learn the truth. But posing as teachers is hard work, especially when the entire class may be as smart as Kelly, as observant as Jeff, as creative as Mara, and as goofy as Brian. Everyone's a suspect, and every time the Goofballs turn their backs, something else vanishes. Soon, the whole classroom will be gone! Have the Goofballs been out-goofed? These young sleuths have never failed so solve a case, and they don't intend to start now!

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers
Author: Rob Reid
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1442274425

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the entire book. To specifically encourage elementary and middle-school-age reluctant children to read, there is first a pitch to get the reader’s attention. That is followed by a short reading passage to “set the hook” and encourage the young person to read the rest of the book on their own. Further, the book contains several hundred additional recommended titles. The books selected for this collection were chosen following the criteria of reluctant reader books created by the Quick Picks committee sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. While these guidelines were designed for young adult books, they also work well for middle-grade books. The criteria include: clear writing (no convoluted long sentences with sophisticated vocabulary), high interest “hook” in the first few pages, well-defined characters, interesting plot, and familiar themes.

Crazy In the Classroom

Crazy In the Classroom
Author: Renee Scott
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2011-10-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 146537664X

Renee Scott has been teaching in inner city schools for over thirty years. She has had to do many unethical things to control her classroom. She has dealt with gangs, weapons, violence, fights, riots, and intimidation. She has learned to fight fire with fire. Her life experiences have formed her strategies in the classroom. Her reaction to these various situations can only be attributed to her lifestyle and street knowledge. Renee has maintained control of her classroom at great disadvantages by using many unconventional strategies. This book can be compared to other stories like Dangerous Minds, Freedom Writers, and Lean on Me.

The Kitten Caper

The Kitten Caper
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2012-11-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442483539

For a class project Nancy and her friends must interview a neighbor with an interesting hobby. So they pick Terry Smith, who takes stray cats and kittens into her barn and finds them new homes. The girls have fun visiting with the cats, and Bess falls in love with two kittens, Cottonball and Coco. But when Bess’s new furry friends go missing, she is devastated. Nancy must discover who let these cats out of the bag before Bess’s heart is broken!

The Cupid Caper -- A Sweet Valentine's Story of Faith, Love, and Small-Town Holidays

The Cupid Caper -- A Sweet Valentine's Story of Faith, Love, and Small-Town Holidays
Author: Kristen Ethridge
Publisher: Laurel Lock Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2021-02-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Sweet Holiday Romance Series -- USA Today Bestselling Contemporary Romance Author Sometimes you have to take Cupid's bow and arrow into your own hands... There's nothing English teacher Amanda Marsh won't do to see her students succeed--even if that means becoming a contestant in the school's annual Valentine's fundraiser. But when her class decides to throw another teacher into the mix, will The Cupid Caper mean that the teacher who can't get enough of sonnets and Shakespeare finally gets a happily-ever-after of her own? Throw in a school dance, a sheep dog who thinks he's human, and a group of students who want to get an "A" in matchmaking and you've got Cupid's bow and arrow poised to bring about some heartwarming fun. If you love quick, sweet escape romances filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-after that will make you swoon and leave you with a smile, you'll love celebrating the holidays in the beachside small town of Port Provident. The Cupid Caper is the second novel in the Holiday Hearts Romance series, although all the books in the Port Provident world and this sweet romance series can be read as a standalone. This is a holiday romance book with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Celebrate all year long with the Holiday Hearts Romance series! (Some books coming later in 2021) The Right Resolution The Cupid Caper Lucky in Love May I Have this Dance? First Kiss Fireworks Falling for Her First Love Thankful for Love Mission: Mistletoe Kisses KEYWORDS: holiday romance series, happily ever after, love books, love stories, romantic novels, small town romance, beach romance, enemies to lovers, guaranteed HEA, new beginnings, no cliffhangers, best beach reads, series books, Christian romance ebooks, beach romance series, sweet romance series, clean romance books, Texas romance, teacher romance heroine, teacher romance hero, Valentine's Day romance, Valentine's romance novel, small town romance friends to lovers, new romance book releases, best selling authors new releases, New Year's romance, sweet romantic comedy, romcom

The Girl in the Punchbowl: A Pete Schofield Caper

The Girl in the Punchbowl: A Pete Schofield Caper
Author: Thomas B. Dewey
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2015-08-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479407119

"Thomas B. Dewey is one of detective fiction's severely underrated writers!" -- Bill Pronzini Pete Schofield had been to art-colony parties before. Usually they were all the same, but this one had an added kick. A giant punchbowl, filled to the rim with champagne, and spiked with the barest, most beautiful mermaid he'd ever seen. He was enjoying every inch of it. So was everyone else, until some joker decided to plunge into the act. That's when the lights went out, the lady disappeared, and Pete got hot as a pistol!

The Moon Dragon (The Secrets of Droon #26)

The Moon Dragon (The Secrets of Droon #26)
Author: Tony Abbott
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2016-02-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545418399

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! There's no place like home! Eric and his friends have finally restored the Rainbow Stairs, but that was the easy part. Now Gethwing is loose in the Upper World, and the Moon Dragon is causing big trouble. Eric, Julie, and Neal have to protect their town, but they're up against mysterious creatures, strangely-behaving parents, and powerful magic. Can the kids stop Gethwing before he destroys the Upper World -- for good?

The Crazy Case of Missing Thunder

The Crazy Case of Missing Thunder
Author: Tony Abbott
Publisher: Egmontusa
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Detective and mystery stories
ISBN: 9781606841648

Long-time friends and fellow sleuths Jeff Bunter, Brian Rooney, Mara Lubin, and Kelly Smitts, collectively known as the Goofballs, investigate the disappearance of Thunder the pony in their town of Badger Point.

Don't Get Caught

Don't Get Caught
Author: Kurt Dinan
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1492630152

Oceans 11 meets The Breakfast Club in this funny book for teens about a boy pulled into an epic prank war who is determined to get revenge. 10:00 tonight at the water tower. Tell no one. —Chaos Club When Max receives a mysterious invite from the untraceable, epic prank-pulling Chaos Club, he has to ask: why him? After all, he's Mr. 2.5 GPA, Mr. No Social Life. He's Just Max. And his favorite heist movies have taught him this situation calls for Rule #4: Be suspicious. But it's also his one shot to leave Just Max in the dust... Yeah, not so much. Max and four fellow students—who also received invites—are standing on the newly defaced water tower when campus security "catches" them. Definitely a setup. And this time, Max has had enough. It's time for Rule #7: Always get payback. Let the prank war begin. Perfect for readers who want: books for teen boys funny stories heist stories and caper comedies Praise for Don't Get Caught: "This caper comedy about an Ocean's 11-style group of high school masterminds will keep readers guessing."—Kirkus Reviews "Genre-savvy, clever, and full of "Heist Rules"...this twisty tale is funny, fast-paced, and full of surprises. Fans of Ocean's 11 or Leverage...will find a great deal to enjoy in Dinan's debut."—Publishers Weekly "Not only is Don't Get Caught the best kind of underdog story—heartfelt and hilarious—but it's filled with genuine surprises up until the very last page, which features one of my favorite endings in recent memory. I'm highly inspired to prank someone right now." –Lance Rubin, author of Denton Little's Deathdate "Witty, charming and always surprising...Call it Ocean's 11th Grade or whatever you like, Don't Get Caught snatched my attention and got away clean." –Joe Schreiber, author of Con Academy and Au Revoir Crazy European Chick