| Charlie Bumpers vs. the Squeaking Skull Contributor(s): Harley, Bill (Author), Gustavson, Adam (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561458880 ISBN-13: 9781561458882 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 490 |
| Series: Charlie Bumpers |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 7.4" (0.25 lbs) 176 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 168141 Reading Level: 3.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Can Charlie Bumpers face his fear of horror movies, come up with a genius costume, and enjoy Halloween? From the award-winning middle grade series by Bill Harley. "Another great story for young boys.... An exceptional choice for fans of this series and of Sally Warner's EllRay Jakes series and Tommy Greenwald's Charlie Joe Jackson series." ―Booklist Online Fourth graders Charlie and Tommy have big plans for Halloween. They're going to trick-or-treat and sleep over at Alex's house. But when Charlie finds out that the entertainment at the party will be the "Scariest Horror Movies Ever," he is struck by panic. Charlie loves candy, he loves sleepovers with his friends, but he absolutely hates horror movies. There is yet another wrinkle in Charlie's Halloween plans. He is determined to win the big prize (ten movie tickets) that will be awarded for the best costume, but when he finally comes up with a genius prize-winning idea, he runs into an unexpected obstacle. How will Charlie be able to enjoy Halloween this year? Black and white illustrations throughout. Available in eBook. The laugh-out-loud Charlie Bumpers series from Grammy Award-winning author Bill Harley is perfect for reluctant and transitional readers. Humor and heart combine with relatable problems and themes surrounding family, friends, and school. 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. |