Egghead: Book 5 (Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel #5)

Karla Oceanak, Kendra Spanjer (Illustrator)

$12.95

Publication Date: May 1st, 2012

Publisher:

Bailiwick Press

ISBN:

9781934649176

Pages:

160

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Description

It's October, and Aldo thinks he's Einstein. Gloating over his epic first-quarter grades and test scores, he even decides to dress as the iconic scientist for Halloween. But his bubble bursts when he realizes he's not living up to expectations in one class, Espa ol, and that the consequences may be more hurtful than a bad grade on a report card. Is Aldo's friendship with his bilingual best friend, Jack, at stake? Egghead is, in part, an homage to Madeleine L'Engle's classic children's novel A Wrinkle in Time, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012. It was a dark and stormy night... Look for enigmatic, clairs, eureka and lots more fun, challenging "E" words used throughout Egghead.

About the Author

Karla Oceanakis the author of "Artsy-Fartsy," "Bogus," "Cahoots," and "Dumbstruck." A public speaker for childhood literacy, she has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years. Kendra Spanjer is an illustrator whose works include "Artsy-Fartsy," " Bogus," "Cahoots," and "Dumbstruck." They both live in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Praise for Egghead: Book 5 (Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel #5)

"Greg Heffley and Ellie McDoodle, move over—Aldo Zelnick is here!" —Mary Lee Hahn, 4th grade teacher and notable children's books committee chair for the National Council of the Teachers of English

"One of the most remarkable things about these books is the voice of Aldo, which rings true from every page. The hilarious drawings enhance the text with jokes and visual humor that make Aldo's personality pop." —Rebecca McGregor, Picture Literacy, Inc.

"This is a book that definitely speaks 'kid speak.' The first installment of an A-to-Z series, this is perfect for reluctant readers. It's fun for kids and will be appreciated by parents and teachers for the amusing 'back door' approach to enriching vocabulary. Look out Wimpy Kid!" —Stacy Morris, Katy Budget Books, Kids' Next Winter 2010-2011 nomination