Elizabeth Levy
Not only does Elizabeth Levy write amusing books, she is a highly entertaining speaker. Since she was the early morning guest author at the 2004 Montgomery College Celebration of Children's Literature that was very good. Among her more than 70 books in print, kids will particularly laugh and learn from America's "Funny but True History" series which include tiles such as Revolting Revolutionaries and "America's Horrible Histories" with titles such as Our Awesome Ancient Ancestors. Her love of nonfiction was instilled early in her career. Her first job in the 1960s was as a researcher at ABC TV for Ted Koppel's program. Her task was to gather all the odd facts, because at that time women were not the reporters on TV (My how things have changed). She also worked for Robert Kennedy as a researcher.
When it comes to writing history, Elizabeth likes to get some of the humor of politics into the story. When an editor at Scholastic asked her to undertake a historical series for kids, one of the first issues she faced was where to start-Columbus, Native Americans, or the Colonists. It probably didn't matter that much to her readers, but as a researcher she wanted to have a fixed point in time. All of her books in the series start with a quote which for her sets the stage. She reminded the audience "you can't believe how much kids are listening and how much of an impact what you say and do in those early years will have on their lives." Her own memories go way back as she noted that she remembered lessons learned from her rabbi even though he died when she was still a kid.
Elizabeth wanted to write a book about writing in the schools. "Kids' jokes make you groan-kids want you to stop and listen-they have a sense of being in control when you do. There is a deeper level behind humor-you are going for the humanity of the person. It is teasing at its best level-not cruel." It is important when writing for kids to get to know them. Her time in the schools has been very valuable, and she currently hosts a writers project in a local school. Many of her books focus on school experiences such as the "Something Queer" series and the "Brian and Pea Brain" mysteries
As a second generation immigrant, Elizabeth reflected on her parents. Her father was always on her about cleaning up. He felt that she was too funny too quick-in other words-too sarcastic. Her relationship with her father led to one of her award winning books, My Life as a Comedian, especially those sections focusing on Bobby and his relationship with his father.
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Contributor: Marilyn Courtot
Reviews
Big Trouble in Little Twinsville
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mark Elliott
Eve is always annoyed with her twin four-year-old sisters--they get into her things, are sassy and loud, spread peanutbutter on her instead of sunscreen, and are generally annoying. When one of them ruins a Three Stooges action figure, that is the last straw. Eve goes off in a bad frame of mind to a twin gathering at a resort with her family. When a family talent show threatens to make her twin sisters appear foolish, Eve and two cousins step in and save the day. The mild story, told by Eve, mirrors many sibling rivalry stories, especially about those whose younger siblings get all the breaks. Elliott's line drawings perfectly capture Eve's exasperation, the twins' cuteness and exuberance, and add further interest to this short family story. 2001, HarperCollins, $14.95, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Susan Hepler, Ph.D. (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0060285907
ISBN: 0060285915
The Creepy Computer Mystery
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
Chip, Justin and Charlene are three cool kids who together make up Invisible, Inc., a secret club that solves mysteries. Chip, having fallen into a strange pool of water, is invisible; Justin is hearing-impaired and knows how to read lips; Charlene is a little bit bossy and a whole lot brave! The fourth in the "Invisible, Inc." series, this thriller takes place in the school library. The gang needs to solve the case of a mystery on-line correspondent. Is it U.B. Spooks, the children's author, or perhaps someone from inside the school itself? Read and find out how Invisible, Inc. gets to the bottom of this sometimes scary, sometimes funny, mystery. 1996, Cartwheel/Scholastic, $3.99, Ages 7 to 9. Reviewer: Catherine Campbell Wright (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-590-60322-1
A Hare-Raising Tail
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
Levy writes funny stories and loves puns. This one is no exception. It is a story told from a dog's viewpoint. A dog that has a map of the world on his body and is also inhabited by a talking flea. Fletcher, as he becomes known after his adoption from the animal shelter by Jill, has a series of narrow escapes. He is accused of harming the class rabbit during show-and-tell, but due to his genes and some help from Jasper the flea, he manages to sniff out the rabbit napper. It is a fairly predictable story, but right on target for the audience. A bit of mystery, lots of humor, increasing tension, a red herring and a final solution that makes the humans and animals all look good. Part of the "Ready-for-Chapters" series. 2002, Aladdin/Simon & Schuster, $3.99, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-689-84626-6
A Mammoth Mix-up: A Brian and Pea Brain Mystery
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by George Ulrich
The brother and sister duo of Brian and Penny (Pea Brain) cooperate for once. It seems that, quite by accident, they both found part of a mammoth tusk in a sink hole in their backyard the day before the science fair, for which neither had yet begun their project. Designing a prehistoric home with the tusk, they leave their exhibit at the museum to wait for the judging the next day. Upon returning, the tusk is missing, and it is up to these amateur sleuths and friend Mookie not only to find the tusk, but also to solve even greater mysteries at the museum. 1995, HarperTrophy, $12.95, $12.89 and $3.95, Ages 6 to 10. Reviewer: Mary Sue Preissner (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-06-024814-9
ISBN: 0-06-024815-7
My Life as a Fifth-Grade Comedian
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrations by Karen Lee Schmidt
By the end of this book, I wanted to run out to a library and look up books on the art of comedy. Levy lavishes trade secrets on us with her story about Bobby Garrett, class clown. Bobby's showmanship will be tested. Because he has refused to do his homework, Bobby receives an extra-credit project. He must plan, host, and perform in the school's first "laugh-off." For the school this is a contest between the faculty and students to determine whose jokes are funnier--kids or adults. But for Bobby, that's not the real story. The real story is the age-old struggle between father and son. In a family where any part of your life is fair-game for hurtful and spiteful teasing, Bobby knows that this contest is not just for laughs. Though Bobby does grow, we also meet stock characters like the teacher who believes in Bobby, the rebel older brother, the voiceless mother and the loving grandma. The book's beginning is slow, but perseverance (which is also what Bobby Garrett learns) does pay off. 1997, HarperCollins, $14.95, Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Karen Moroughan (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Georgia Children's Book Award Winner 2001 Grades 4-8 Georgia
Maryland Children's Book Award Winner 2000 Intermediate Maryland
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, 1999-2000; Nominee; Grades 4-6; Maryland
Prairie Pasque Award, 2000; Nominee; South Dakota
South Carolina Book Awards, 2000; Nominee; Children's Book; South Carolina
ISBN: 0-06-026602-3
ISBN: 0-06-026603-1
My Life as a Fifth-Grade Comedian
Elizabeth Levy
Bobby Garrick is the fifth-grade class clown at his school. He keeps the other students cracking up during class. And he is famous for his practical jokes-like Vaseline on the doorknob and green food dye in his science experiment. When Bobby takes a bet not to do any more homework, he wonders if he has gone too far this time. The principal is threatening to send him to the School for Intervention. And his teacher has given him an additional assignment to organize a school-wide "laugh-off." Will Bobby finally get his act together and stay in school? Award-winning author Elizabeth Levy travels the country, speaking with student groups and collecting kids' favorite jokes. My Life as a Fifth-Grade Comedian is her hilarious story of a boy who discovers he can't use humor to hide from his troubles. Johnny Heller's exuberant performance of Bobby and his friends is pure, laugh-out-loud entertainment. 1999, Recorded Books, Unabridged Cassette - Library Volume; 95801, $28.75. Ages 5 to 11. 3 sound cassettes (3 hr., 45 min.): analog + 1 book Annotation Recorded Books (Recorded Books, LLC.).
ISBN: 0-78873-135-1 (sound cassette)
ISBN: 0-78873-185-8 (kit)
Night of the Living Gerbil
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Bill Basso
In typical big brother fashion, Sam does not seem to be sympathetic about Robert's grief when Exterminator, his pet gerbil, dies. Sam finally realizes that his jokes and cruel remarks are truly hurting Robert, so he decides to immortalize Exterminator by having him preserved by a taxidermist. Unfortunately, the taxidermist takes the gerbil's name seriously and stuffs him in a ferocious pose, which frightens the boys. They decide both the gerbil and the taxidermist are zombies, based on their limited knowledge of the movie, Night of the Living Dead, as described to them by their teenage baby-sitter. Basso's somewhat distorted black-and-white illustrations add to the humor of this amusing beginning mystery. 2001, HarperCollins, $14.95 and $14.89, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Phyllis Kennemer, Ph.D. (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-06-028588-5
ISBN: 0-06-028589-3
Our Awesome Ancient Ancestors
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Daniel McFeeley
This nonfiction book is one in the series entitled "America's Horrible Histories." In this book the author details the history of the ancient Americans, those who lived in North America or Central America. As typical with the other books in this series, humor, jokes and unusual illustrations are used to poke some fun at these ancient Americans. Mixed in with this humor are tons of facts about the early people of the Americas, including the mound builders of the United States, the Maya, the Anasazi/Pueblo people and the Cahokia. Details about how these ancient people ate, traveled, hunted, farmed and created art are explained through the use of scientific findings. The author includes many visuals (timelines, maps, diagrams, pictographs) that help to explain about these early people and their civilizations. Throughout the book a "Travel Box" appears that tells of actual sites, museums and parks that can be visited. Although it is written in a chapter book format, it is truly a reference book of the early Americans. 2001, Scholastic, $4.99, Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Maureen Boyle (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-590-10795-X
Parents' night fright
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
Charlene is really excited. Her paper has been selected as one to be read at Parent's Night. Her confidence is shaken by fear that she and her story aren't good enough, especially when compared to her nearly perfect older brother Philip. When the big night comes and Charlene is handed her folder with the story, the sheet of paper is blank. Thanks to Invisible Ink and especially Justin's lip reading ability, the mystery is solved and Charlene gets to read her story. Kids will understand the sibling rivalry and the foibles and strengths of the kids in this amusing story. 1998, Scholastic, $3.99, Ages 7 to 9. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-590-60324-8
Take Two, They're Small
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mark Elliott
Fourth grader Eve's twin sisters are starting kindergarten in her school. Eve is determined to keep as far away from them as possible, having more than her fill of things twin at home. She has goals for the year: to shed her goody-goody image, to stop being a worrywart, and to make one new, good friend. She is dismayed to learn that her teacher and her sisters' teacher are twins who have cooked up a buddy project. As luck would have it, she is paired with her sister May for the joint mythology project. As they work on it, not only does Eve come to appreciate both of sisters more, she also develops a friendship with a new classmate, Adam. (Check that name pairing!) This a breezy, easy-to-read chapter book about sibling relationships and school friendships. It's nice to see a boy-girl friendship, although this book will primarily appeal to girls--especially since there is no boy on the cover. The humor is pretty tame, as evidenced by the overdone name joke. The kids' relationships (both siblings and friends) are realistic, but Eve's parents seem a bit too twin-oriented. This will appeal to readers just breaking into chapters or those looking for a light, easy read. 2003, HarperCollins, $15.89 and $14.99, Ages 7 to 9. Reviewer: Peg Glisson (Children's Literature).
This story tells a familiar yet entertaining tale of the love-hate relationship between siblings. However, most older brothers and sisters don't have the double trouble that fourth-grader Eve does: younger twin sisters. With the start of her fourth-grade year, Eve begins working on a new image for herself, one that includes being more grown up and independent. But when her class is paired up with her sisters' kindergarten class, Eve thinks she will never get away from the annoying twins. Things get nothing but worse when Eve's teacher assigns her to write a story with her sister, May. But as the weeks go by, Eve realizes that her sisters look up to her and that the feeling is mutual. She comes to cherish the role of older sister and does her best to let the twins know how much she loves them. Levy does a wonderful job of telling a tale with which anyone who has a sibling can identify. But as most people find out, the story also teaches a lesson about the importance of sibling love and the joys of a relationship that only those as close as siblings can enjoy. 2003, HarperCollins Children's Books, $14.99 and $15.89, Ages 9 to 12. Reviewer: Sarah Hammond (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Best Children's Books of the Year, 2004; Bank Street College of Education; United States
ISBN: 0-06-028592-3
ISBN: 0-06-028593-1
The Mixed-up Mask Mystery
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
A person who likes salami, Italian salami, can't be all bad. That is the opinion of a very lazy yet very loveable basset hound called Fletcher. Fletcher and his ride-along friend and sidekick, Jasper the flea, participate in the preparations for a masked dance. Fletcher's owner Jill and other dog owners make masks for their pets to wear to the dance. Then the trouble begins. The masks for the dogs are vandalized, and a chewed wire almost causes a fire. On the day of the dance the power goes off and the masks get mixed up. Who is behind all of these calamities? Will the dance go ahead and will Fletcher have to dance after all? Fletcher has a wonderful doggy approach to life. Naps and food have a high priority and he makes sure he is always around whenever a snack may be in the offing. The repartee between the basset hound and the flea provide lots of amusing moments in the story. With dry humor and delightful black and white illustrations, The Mixed-up Mask Mystery is an engaging read. This book is one of four about Fletcher and Jasper. 2003, Aladdin Paperbacks, $3.99, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Marya Jansen-Gruber (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-689-84628-2
Our Awesome Ancient Ancestors
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Daniel McFeeley
With additional material by J.R. Havlan
This nonfiction book is one in the series entitled "America's Horrible Histories." In this book the author details the history of the ancient Americans, those who lived in North America or Central America. As typical with the other books in this series, humor, jokes and unusual illustrations are used to poke some fun at these ancient Americans. Mixed in with this humor are tons of facts about the early people of the Americas, including the mound builders of the United States, the Maya, the Anasazi/Pueblo people and the Cahokia. Details about how these ancient people ate, traveled, hunted, farmed and created art are explained through the use of scientific findings. The author includes many visuals (timelines, maps, diagrams, pictographs) that help to explain about these early people and their civilizations. Throughout the book a "Travel Box" appears that tells of actual sites, museums and parks that can be visited. Although it is written in a chapter book format, it is truly a reference book of the early Americans. 2001, Scholastic, $4.99, Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Maureen Boyle (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-590-10795-X
The Principal's on the Roof
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
When the principal at Jill and Gwen's school promises to sit on the roof of the schoolhouse and read in response to the students meeting a contest goal, adventure is sure to follow. Told from the perspective of Fletcher the basset hound, this story of allergies, a cat with a wounded ego, and ten-year-old girls who are always on the move provides action from beginning to end. Fletcher's worldly-wise observations are often punctuated by less mature quips from his closest friend, Jasper the flea. Jill technically owns Fletcher, and Gwen is her best friend. However, in adventure, the foursome is composed of the two girls, Fletcher, and Jasper who has a hopeless and very vocal crush on Gwen. Fletcher, having keen hearing, is the only one aware of Jasper's one-sided affair. Humor and delightful antics fill the pages of this "Ready-for-Chapters" volume. Although most of the vocabulary is within the range of young readers, there are some words that will prove challenging. Gerstein's black and white drawings add, not only explanation that will benefit the early reader, but humor, as well. This book is part of the "A Fletcher Mystery" Series. 2002, Aladdin Paperbacks, $3.99, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Janice DeLong (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-689-84627-4
School spirit sabotage: a Brian and Pea Brain mystery
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by George Ulrich
Brian and his sister, Penny, have appeared in two other books, Rude Rowdy Rumors and A Mammoth Mix- Up. In this offering, Brian and Penny attempt to find out who in their elementary school is trying to sabotage a school spirit celebration. This book is a good choice to introduce the elements of a mystery book as well as a step beyond picture books. The black and white illustrations are funny and this delightful book has short chapters that contain lots of conversation. 1995, HarperTrophy, Ages 6 to 9, $14.00, $13.89 and $3.95. Reviewer: Rae Valabek (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-06-023407-5
ISBN: 0-06-023408-3
Seventh-Grade Tango
Elizabeth Levy
Rebecca didn't mean to step on Scott's foot during that dance in sixth grade. She certainly didn't mean to break his toe. Yet she just can't seem to shake her "Killer Dancer" reputation, and the situation is about to get much worse. The principal has secured funding for a special arts program to come to the school. It's a dance program! There's more. Everyone has to participate, and by luck of the draw, Rebecca's partner is Scott! There's still more. Rebecca and Scott dance really well together. They just might have a chance to win the district-wide competition. That is, they might if they can survive the rumors about their "Seven Minutes in Heaven." Elizabeth Levy's descriptions of dances and the sport of ballroom dancing are clear and interesting. Funny dialogue and diverse characters make this a book for dancers and non-dancers alike. 2000, Hyperion, $16.49, Ages 10 to 14. Reviewer: Heidi Hauser Green (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
Middle And Junior High School Library Catalog, Supplement to the Eighth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
ISBN: 0-7868-0498-X
ISBN: 0-7868-2427-1
The Snack Attack Mystery
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Denise Brunkus
This book is part of the "Hello Reader" series for children. It is a mystery, who or what has been making the snacks disappear. Everyday one of the kid's snack is missing by snack time. A group of children called Invisible Inc. try to solve the mystery. They collect clues and try to guess who might have stolen the snacks. They accuse a new classmate named Dawn who insists she did not take them. An invisible boy named Chip verifies her story and solves the mystery as well. It turns out that the two gerbils in the classroom ate the missing snacks. There are simple illustrations throughout the book. 1995, Scholastic, $3.99, Ages 7 to 8. Reviewer: Samita Arora (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-590-60289-6
Something Queer at the Scary Movie
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
What do a living salami, green hair, mustard, and a movie camera have in common? Together, they can mean only one thing; there is something queer going on. And, as always, Gwen, Jill, and Fletcher are determined to get to the bottom of the situation. Levy and Gerstein have come together to add yet another masterpiece to their series. The mystery provides a natural opportunity for critical thinking while the context provides models for making a storyboard, creating with papier-mâché, and filming a movie. Teachers, parents, and kids alike will love the challenge and the fun that flows from this book. 1995, Hyperion, $14.95 and $4.95, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Leslie Verzi Julian (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-7868-0150-6
ISBN: 0-7868-1056-4
Something Queer in Outer Space
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
Created more than twenty years ago, Gwen, Jill and Fletcher are at it again in this installment of the "Some- thing Queer" series. When NASA chooses her basset hound, Fletcher, to be the first dog in space, Jill and her best friend, Gwen, go to space camp. They envision eating space ice cream and flying around in an anti-gravity chamber. Strange things happen to Fletcher's equipment, however, and Gwen suspects sabotage. Tapping her braces, Gwen sets out to solve the case and discovers another dog planted in the space capsule to scare Fletcher. Another case solved for the brace-tapping detective. This book will prove to be another winner in this popular series. 1993, Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, $4.95, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Marla Frenzel (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 1-5628-2566-6
ISBN: 1-5628-2280-2
ISBN: 1-5628-2279-9
Something Queer in the Cafeteria
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
Gwen, grade school sleuth, is trying to discover what's wrong with the new school cafeteria. It's supposed to be state-of-the-art, but the tofu hot dogs burn and the jello is practically the only thing that doesn't mold. Tapping her braces, to aid her thought processes, Gwen solves the mystery and makes a new friend out of an old adversary in the process. The "Something Queer" series has been around for twenty years; so if you like this mystery, there are plenty more to sink your teeth into. The series includes Something Queer & the Wild Horse, Something Queer at the Ball Park, Something Queer at the Birthday Party, Something Queer at the Haunted School, Something Queer at the Library, Something Queer at the Scary Movie, Something Queer in Outer Space, Something Queer is Going On. 1994, Hyperion, $4.95, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Judy Katsh (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-7868-0001-1
ISBN: 0-7868-1000-9
Something Queer in the Wild West
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
Devotees of the "Something Queer" series will be rewarded once again. The author-illustrator duo of Levy and Gerstein continue their rollicking good adventures, this time on Gwen's uncle's ranch in New Mexico, where their imaginations work overtime with a decidedly western twang. Trusty bassett hound Fletcher sits tall in the saddle in this plot which weaves the legends of the ghosts of wild horses and haunted barns with the reality of a present-day shady character. Fletcher keeps disappearing late at night, giving Gwen and Jill plenty of reasons to suspect that "something queer" is going on. He leads the girls on an intriguing path to solving a mystery that has lots of twists turns and many reasons for Gwen to tap her braces. We also see that when it comes to caring for a buddy, animals are just as capable of looking out for one another as are humans. 1997, Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, $14.95 and $4.95, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Marilyn Bagel (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-7868-0258-8
ISBN: 0-7868-1117-X
Vampire State Building
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport
The latest addition to Levy's Sam and Robert Bamford Books finds eleven-year-old Sam in a marathon chess match with Vlad, his Romanian Internet friend. Tension arises when Vlad turns up in New York City for an international chess tournament. Sam is in a snit because Vlad never admitted his master status, while Sam's younger brother Robert and flamboyant cousin Mabel decide Vlad must be a vampire. He's from Romania, isn't he? And what about those signs? Vlad is allergic to garlic, and won't look in mirrors, and he does turn his opponents strangely pale. Youngsters will enjoy the sibling rivalry and not too scary elements of the story. They might learn a little about chess and Romania along the way, too. 2002, HarperCollins, $14.99, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Kathleen Karr (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
The Best Children's Books of the Year, 2003; Bank Street College of Education; United States
ISBN: 0-06-000054-6
ISBN: 0-06-000053-8
Who are you calling a woolly mammoth?: prehistoric America
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Daniel McFeeley
Additional material by J.R. Havlan
Whew! A lot has happened on earth in the last 250 million years. Are you ready to review history with a timeline and a punch line? In this case, when an author combines her love of history with her love of humor, you are led through important segments of North America's prehistoric life by a cockroach tour guide named Mel. If you can keep up with the frenetic pace of this book, you will learn a lot and laugh a lot. As dinosaurs ruled the earth for 150 million years, half the book is devoted to their rise, diversification, evolution, and ultimately, their demise. The second half of the book is about the rise and fall of the ice age mammals, ending with the arrival of humans to America, which promises to be the starting point of Levy's next book. An example of the author's humor is when she makes reference to plant-eating dinosaurs not being too bright. She says "the nearest that Stegosaurus came to a brainstorm was probably a light drizzle." In addition to text, the author uses many formats (timelines, quotes, cartoons, maps, travel tips, jokes, quizzes, diagrams) to present well-researched information that really keeps the reader turning the pages. Part of the "America's Horrible Histories" series. 2000, Scholastic, $4.99, Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Barbara Kennedy (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-590-12938-4
Wolfman Sam
Elizabeth Levy
Illustrated by Bill Basso
Mid-grade readers who have sibling trouble will be right at home with this book. It is the story of Sam's fifth grade career as a radio announcer, and his little brother Robert's resentment of his success. Robert thinks he's found a way to get Sam: can he convince his big brother that he really is turning into a werewolf? Stay tuned! 1996, HarperCollins, $13.89 and $3.95, Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Judy Silverman (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0-06-024817-3
ISBN: 0-06-442048-5
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