Switched

Switched
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338702556

From the Edgar-nominated author Bruce Hale comes a hilarious story of a boy and a dog...who become a dog and a boy Who's a good boy?Twelve-year-old Parker Pitts hates a mess. Ever since his grandmother died, he's much more comfortable when things are organized: He scrubs the kitchen counters at home, avoids the school bully at all costs, and never even speaks to Gabriella Cortez, the most interesting girl in the sixth grade. No muss, no fuss, no complicated feelings to worry about.But now Parker's older sister is traveling abroad for the semester, leaving behind her obnoxious and extremely disorderly goldendoodle, Boof, for Parker to manage. Man's best friend? More like boy's worst nightmare!When an intense round of tug-of-war leaves both dog and boy with bumped heads, Parker and Boof wake up to the biggest disaster yet: they've switched bodies! Suddenly Boof has to find his way through a school day and Parker has to...eat dog food?!It's a mess of truly epic proportions. Can Parker and Boof clean it up -- together?

Clark the Shark

Clark the Shark
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780606387743

When Mrs. Inkydink announces a class trip to the farmers' market, Clark is so excited he doesn't listen to her instructions. Clark gets lost in the crowd and has to use his rhyming to remember what Mrs. Inkydink said to do. Beginning readers will be

Big Bad Detective Agency

Big Bad Detective Agency
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2015-01-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545747287

From the comic genius behind CHET GECKO comes a new kind of fairy tale hero -- and a big, bad, crime-solving adventure! The houses of all Three (not-so-) Little Pigs were broken into and ransacked, and the Pigs are squealing for justice. So Prince Tyrone, ruler of Fairylandia, drags in the obvious suspect: Wolfgang. The lone wolf has big teeth, sharp claws, no alibi -- and a single day to find the real culprit and clear his big bad name. When Wolf (reluctantly) teams up with the fourth Little Pig to crack the case, the Big Bad Detective Agency -- and an adventure way funnier than your average fairy tale -- is off to a howling start!

Snoring Beauty

Snoring Beauty
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152163143

An adaptation of the traditional tale, featuring a sleeping, snoring princess who is rescued by a prince after being cursed by a bad fairy.

Rugby Tough

Rugby Tough
Author: Bruce D. Hale
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2002
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780736036788

Drawing on the collective knowledge of experienced players and coaches, this book prepares rugby players to withstand the rigours of the sport. It helps identify strengths and weaknesses and goes on to game strategy and improving the team's mental focus.

Big Bad Baby

Big Bad Baby
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0803735855

When Sweet Little Sammy suddenly turns into Big Bad Baby, nothing can stop his misbehaviorNor that of his evil hench-dog, BorisNexcept, perhaps, his mother, who's armed with his favorite blue blanky. Full color.

Chet Gecko Mysteries - 10 Titles

Chet Gecko Mysteries - 10 Titles
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Chapter Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781599614601

Chet Gecko's hunger for mystery is matched only by his appetite for cockroach casserole, mosquito marshmallow surprise, and stinkbug pie. This Gecko is the best fourth-grade detective of Emerson Hicky Elementary School. Of course, he is the only detective. Chet and Natalie's tattered casebook is chock-full of the hilarious characters, wacky one-liners, and fast-paced mystery that have made this series a favorite among middle grade readers

Hiss Me Deadly

Hiss Me Deadly
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0152054820

Chet Gecko is hired by Principal Zero to investigate the disappearance of valuable items from Emerson Hicky Elementary--including Mama Gecko's pearls.

Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Hyperion
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781423168508

Reluctant orphan-turned-spy Max Segredo discovers intrigue at the Merry Sunshine Orphanage and must confront an international group bent on world domination, while uncovering mysteries from his past.

The Curse of the Were-Hyena (A Monstertown Mystery)

The Curse of the Were-Hyena (A Monstertown Mystery)
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-07-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781368013550

What do you do when your favorite teacher starts turning into a were-hyena? a) Flee in terror? b) Try to cure him? c) Bring him carrion snacks? Mr. Chu, the coolest teacher ever, has developed some very unusual habits, like laughing hysterically for no reason, sniffing people's homework, and chasing chickens. When best friends Carlos and Benny decide to find out what's happening to him, they get caught up in some moonlight madness. And it looks like just the beginning of the weirdness that has arrived in the town of Monterrosa. . . . This first entry in a silly, sassy, and suspenseful series will leave readers howling with laughter.