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Jacob Freisten's goal in life is to go about unnoticed. He's perfect at gliding past the jocks' lockers and sneaking into his English class. That was, until now. If Jacob wants to pass English, he must work for extra credit on the stage crew of the school production of The Wizard of Oz.
Jacob, who is usually in a fog anyway, has the the job of running the fog machine. The problem is that Maria Tresser, the girl of his dreams, is cast as the Wicked Witch. Jacob's already made a fool of himself in front of Maria. How can he face her again?
"Jacob is a hero to cheer for."
--Booklist
"A memorably funny yet touching farce."
--Kirkus Reviews, pointered review.
Ages 9-12
Yearling, Paperback, $3.99/$4.99(Can), ISBN: 0-440-40524-6
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Harold Schernoff, 14-year-old science whiz and social nerd, has a theory for every problem, from dating, to bullies, to making money, to sports, to how to buy a car when you're underage. When he and his buddy team up to put his theories to the test, nothing goes according to plan. A ski lesson becomes: Mass x Acceleration x Slope of hill = eeeAAGGHHH. As for first dates, only Harold could mastermind such disaster. Only Harold could go fishing and get caught by the fish. And only Gary Paulsen could write such a wonderfully funny story of friendship.
"A rollicking tale...It's all flat-out goofy and great fun, as well as an inspiring story of shared experiences, that, weird as they are, form the basis of a strong and affectionate friendship."
--Kirkus Reviews, Pointer
"Paulsen captures adolescent feelings perfectly; indeed, the novel becomes a survival story with a twist--survival of adolescence... Simplicity of style, humor, and great characterization make this another winner from a popular author."
--School Library Journal
"A welcome boost to those who secretly fear that junior high uncoolness is a permanent state."
--Publishers Weekly
Ages 10-14
Yearling, Trade Paperback, $4.50/$5.99(Can), ISBN: 0-440-41463-6
Delacorte Press, Hardcover, $15.95/$21.95(Can), ISBN: 0-385-32194-5
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This summer will be different. That's for sure. When an eleven-year-old city boy is dropped off to stay on a farm with relatives, he doesn't know what to expect. His cousin Harris soon takes care of that. Harris is rude and crude and finds trouble at every turn. He leads his city cousin into everything from wrestling slippery pigs to catching mice to a daredevil jump out of a barn loft. And that's not all. There are swimming and cowboy movies and enough good food to fill the boys up for days.
Farm life is hard but never lonely. Before long, Harris's cousin has found a place where he belongs. If only summer could last forever.
Ages 10 up
Yearling, Paperback, $4.50/$5.99(Can), ISBN: 0-440-40994-2
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