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142 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| April, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-7594-6$14.99
(3)
4-6
Secrets of a Lab Rat series.
Illustrated by
Jim Paillot.
Scab McNally decides to challenge teacher's pet Missy Malone in class elections. He earns votes by performing one of his trademark stunts: eating unusual foods as the Human Vacuum. While there is an abundance of gross-out jokes, there's also substance and realistic school drama. Frequent text boxes add humor by including additional perspectives and ideas.
145 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| February, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-7593-9$14.99
(3)
4-6
Secrets of a Lab Rat series.
Illustrated by
Jim Paillot.
As if dealing with his genius twin sister weren't enough, summer brings new challenges for kid inventor Scab McNally. These include avoiding swim lessons and trying to capture the mysterious creature in Beeson's Lake. Scab's humorous first-person voice combines with quirky illustrations and entertaining sidebar boxes (e.g., "Scab's Trick Toe") to make an entertaining boy-geared read.
118 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| February, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-7592-2$14.99
(3)
4-6
Secrets of a Lab Rat series.
Illustrated by
Jim Paillot.
Fourth grader Scab McNally invents an "Isabelle's Smell Sister-Be-Gone Spray" (named for his genius twin sister), which he sells to his friends. This leads to trouble, but an apology helps straighten out Scab's problems. Scab's first-person voice, combined with exaggerated cartoon illustrations, creates an entertaining tale of sibling rivalry that will resonate with put-upon brothers and fans of gross-out humor.