| Dogs Don't Tell Jokes Contributor(s): Sachar, Louis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0679833722 ISBN-13: 9780679833727 Publisher: Yearling Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1992 Annotation: Twelve-year-old jokester Gary Boone knows he was born to be a comedian, it's the kids in his class who think he's just a goon. Winning the school talent show would be Gary's dream come true, but on the big night his dream nearly backfires--with hilarious results. An IRA/CBC Children's Choice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 91002042 |
| Lexile Measure: 560 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.25" W x 7.7" (0.34 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 18761 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A sidesplitting classic from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes), with a brand-new cover Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a stand-up comedian. It's the rest of the kids in his class who think he's just a goon. Then the Floyd Hicks Junior High School Talent Show is announced, and he starts practicing his routine nonstop to get it just right. Gary's sure this will be his big break--he'll make everyone laugh and win the $100 prize. But when an outrageous surprise threatens to turn his debut into a disaster, it looks as if the biggest joke of all may be on Gary himself. |