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Sequel to the multi-award-winning novel
101 Ways to Bug Your Parents
Fiction/Ages 8-13
Dial Books for Young Readers/Hardcover $16.99
Puffin Paperback $5.99 Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
Bill’s Best Books, October 2004, ALAN/NCTE
IRA Children’s Choice Book 2005
PSLA “Top Forty” List 2005
Chicago Public Schools 5th Grade Recommended Reading
Click here to read one teacher's honest opinion of 101 Ways to Bug Your Teacher.
Steve ‘Sneeze’ Wyatt is on a mission. He’s got to think of 101 ways to get under his teachers’ skin - - and fast. No one can quite figure out why Sneeze is behaving so strangely, but he has some pretty good reasons. He’s dealing with:
A) a crazy parental scheme guaranteed to take him away from all of his friends forever . . .
B) a best friend with a serious hiccupping problem . . . that only he can fix.
C) One intimidating history teacher (nicknamed ‘Fierce’) who’s ready to give him a failing grade
And on top of all that, Sneeze is worried about the future of his inventions and everyone’s counting on him to come up with a half-decent project idea for the upcoming World History Faire! What’s an inventing genius/average seventh grader to do?
Luckily, Sneeze has a fun (and funny) group of friends to help him out along the way. Fans of 101 Ways to Bug Your Parents, as well as those new to this cast of characters, will jump right into this hilarious tale.
(A curriculum guide for teachers will be available soon. Meanwhile, check out the ‘recipe’ for making an Eygyptian chicken mummy at the back of the book!)
Reviews
“ . . . Sneeze is an appealing, dimensional character whose first-person narrative is bound to entertain. The story is both comical and compassionate as it highlights the challenges of living up to expectations and the rewards of trying your best.” |
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-Booklist
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“Sneeze Wyatt, inventor extraordinaire, [is] back in another fast-paced and humorous adventure . . . a delightful read.” |
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-School Library Journal
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“ . . . fast-paced, humorous story filled with supportive parents and loyal friends. And, despite the title, the characters demonstrate respect and care for one another!” |
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-ALAN Review, National Council of Teachers of English
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“ . . . Readers, especially boys 10 to 14, will chuckle and relate to Sneeze's determination and wily ways . . . hilarious . . . ” |
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–Children’s Literature
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| “Sneeze's epiphany revelation—that he can't do what others expect of him, but only what he expects of himself—is a valuable lesson . . . in this good-natured and often hilarious romp.” |
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–New Jersey Paramus Post
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| “Wardlaw brings to her pages wonderfully real and funny characters who entertain, while also reminding teens and parents that along with their angst, every child has a special gift . . . ” |
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-Family Life Magazine
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“Wardlaw’s title is guaranteed to pique the interest of reluctant readers, and her humorous story will keep them reading. Grownups should not worry. Ms. Wardlaw, once a teacher herself, gives a sympathetic portrayal of teachers and parents. Another bonus of the book is the recipe for mummifying a chicken which is Steve’s ‘winning’ history project.” |
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–Gifted Education Communicator
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“ . . . funny . . . very true-to-life . . . ” |
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-Detroit Free Press
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“ . . . [filled with] weighty issues, but Wardlaw doesn’t hit readers over the head with them. This is a breezy, funny tale . . . yet Wardlaw manages to explore issues of love, loss and the fear of disappointing one’s parents without ever losing the book’s kid-friendly tone.” |
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–Orange County Register (CA)
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“A very funny tale for middle grade humor fans.” |
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–Midwest Book Review
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“. . . the ideas in this book are very funny, and I enjoyed reading the story because it’s realistic. While I wouldn’t call myself an expert, I’ve had some success bugging my teacher . . . “ |
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-Jameson Keating, age 10
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