| Charlie Bumpers vs. the Really Nice Gnome Contributor(s): Harley, Bill (Author), Gustavson, Adam (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 156145740X ISBN-13: 9781561457403 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2013026218 |
| Lexile Measure: 560 |
| Series: Charlie Bumpers |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.7" W x 7.6" (0.70 lbs) 160 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 165706 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Charlie Bumpers wants to play the bad guy in the class play, but his teacher Mrs. Burke has other ideas. From the award-winning series by Bill Harley. "A heartwarming and sometimes laugh-out-loud tale about giving 100 percent even when you're less than thrilled to do so." ―School Library Journal Charlie Bumpers has his heart set on playing the role of the evil Sorcerer in the fourth-grade play. But his dreams of villainous stardom go up in smoke when he finds out that Mrs. Burke has cast him as the Nice Gnome Determined to rectify this terrible injustice, Charlie concocts one plan after another, but nothing seems to work. To make matters worse, his dad has assigned chores to all the kids in the family, and Charlie's job is walking Ginger--the diggiest, sniffiest, and poopiest dog in the universe. Can Charlie deal with these challenges without causing havoc all around him? Black and white illustrations throughout. Available in eBook. Charlie Bumpers is a heartwarming and hilarious middle grade series starring a relatable fourth grader dealing with everyday issues surrounding family, friends, and school. From Grammy Award-winning author Bill Harley. Also available from Bill Harley: |
Contributor Bio(s): Harley, Bill: - Bill Harley is a two-time Grammy Award-winning storyteller, musician, and writer who has been writing and performing for kids and families for more than twenty-five years. He is the recipient of Parents' Choice and ALA awards. He won a 2007 Grammy Award for his children's storytelling album Blah Blah Blah and a 2009 Grammy Award for his children's spoken-word album Yes to Running! Bill Harley Live. He lives in Massachusetts.Gustavson, Adam: - Adam Gustavson is the illustrator of more than twenty books for children, as well as numerous periodicals. He holds a master of fine arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York, and teaches at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He lives in New Jersey. |