Zeke Meeks vs the Stinkin' Science Fair

Zeke Meeks vs the Stinkin' Science Fair
Author: Debra L. Green
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 140486802X

Zeke must win the science fair prize money to keep Grace from ripping his face off.

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.

Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-rific Birthday

Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-rific Birthday
Author: D.L. Green
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1479522902

When Zeke's birthday party falls near Grace Chang's and Owen Leech's big bashes, he decides to cancel his party. After all, even he would rather go to their over-the-top parties than his simple celebration. But Zeke and his classmates are in for a surprise. Bigger doesn't always mean better.

Zeke Meeks Vs the Putrid Puppet Pals

Zeke Meeks Vs the Putrid Puppet Pals
Author: D. L. Green
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 140487223X

Zeke Meeks is annoyed that his friends just want to sit around with their boring Puppet Pals.

Zeke Meeks vs the Pain-in-the-Neck Pets

Zeke Meeks vs the Pain-in-the-Neck Pets
Author: D.L. Green
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1479559792

Zeke wants to bring home the class guinea pig, Poopster, but his mom insists he's not responsible enough. To prove he can handle it, he promises to take care of the family dog, Waggles, for a whole week. His week is filled with one disaster after another. Will taking care of Poopster be worth it?

Zeke Meeks vs the Super Stressful Talent Show

Zeke Meeks vs the Super Stressful Talent Show
Author: D.L. Green
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1479522910

Zeke's teacher is at it again. This time, Mr. McNutty is making the whole class be in a talent show. Normally, Zeke wouldn't worry about having a great act, but something amazing is at stake: the winner of the talent show will get advice from reality TV star, Brassy Glass. Zeke can't sing, he can't dance, and he really can't juggle. So what can he possibly do to win a moment with his hero?

Zeke Meeks vs the Annoying Princess Sing-Along

Zeke Meeks vs the Annoying Princess Sing-Along
Author: D.L. Green
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1479564370

Zeke Meeks's little sister has been annoying him with Princess Sing-Along forever, but it's gotten even worse in this laugh-out-loud e-book. After he's guilted into going to a Princess Sing-Along concert for Mia's birthday, Zeke isn't sure he can handle the screaming kids and ridiculous songs. Could things get any worse? Only if his friends at school find out!

Zeke Meeks vs the Gruesome Girls

Zeke Meeks vs the Gruesome Girls
Author: D.L. Green
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1404879668

Third-grader Zeke Meeks already has two sisters, so he is bitterly disappointed when his new neighbor proves to be a girl--can Charlie change his mind and prove to him that boys and girls can play together?