Rumors

by Denys Cazet

Overview

In this time of fake and real news, rumors taking on the solidity of facts, this book offers a humorous look at how lies can take on a life of their own. Download the curriculum guide on the Creston Books website to help your reader figure out how to sift through outlandish claims. Critical thinking has never been more essential -- and with this book, more fun!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939547323
Publisher:	Creston Books
Publication date:	04/01/2017
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.90(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 12 Years

About the Author

Denys Cazet has published more than fifty books for young readers, including the popular Never Spit on Your Shoes, winner of the California Young Reader Medal. His most recent book, Minnie & Moo: Hooves of Fire garnered a Kirkus Star and made their Best Children's Book list for 2014. Mr. Cazet, for years a school librarian, lives in Pope Valley, California.

Reading Group Guide

curriculum guide for critical thinking, parsing truth from fiction at www.crestonbooks.co/rumors

Editorial Reviews

"I want, NEED a sequel to Rumors!!! It is HYSTERICAL. I love the voice and tone and the relationships with family, friends, and school. Middle School can be a rough time, this book is the remedy!"
--Marla Conn, ReadAbility

ReadAbility - Marla Conn

Rumors are everywhere. We have all heard the perennial one about crocodiles in the sewers of New York City. Tony shares one with his classmates: “[his] sister is down the drain.” Later, Russell’s three-year-old sister talks about an eye in the toilet. Meanwhile, at school, Russell, Tony and their friends find themselves in deep trouble with Ms. Krunchensnap, the principal and a bully. When her Mud Wrestling Champion of the Century trophy is stolen, she gives them a chance for redemption: Help her find the trophy and she will drop all punishments against them. Cazet successfully brings together these seemingly disparate storylines in a zany tall tale with laugh-out-loud moments. Readers will identify with Russell and his friends’ opinions about school, teachers, and bullies. Layered on top of this reality are quirky personalities, situational humor, and a few mysterious happenings (including an alien in the sewer). Humorous school stories are always a hit. This will not disappoint. Reviewer: Sharon Salluzzo; Ages 9 to 12.

Children's Literature - Sharon Salluzzo

2017-03-06
Prankster Russell Sprowt bites off considerably more than he can chew in a bid to get him and his friends off his ultramean principal's "manure list."Cazet, a former school librarian, really has the ax and grindstone out. There's been a spate of disappearances at Russell's school, most notably fave teacher Miss Mabel Butters, suddenly replaced by Jim Beam-sucking sub "Smiling Sally." Against this backdrop, the theft of a prized Mud Wrestling Champion of the Century trophy prompts hulking principal Ms. Krunchensnap (formerly Big Mama the Eye Popper) to extort vows from Russell, her favorite victim, not only to find the trophy, but to expedite a rematch with retired rival Torpedo the Atomic Midget. Fortunately, Russell has a loyal and resourceful posse with a valuable new member in Lou, a weirdly flexible drainpipe and sewer dweller. Unfortunately, the young detectives have a short deadline, storm drain monsters, and a pair of requisite bullies, Butch and Slow Eddie, to cope with. Nonetheless, highlighted by gloriously mucky bouts of mud wrestling, all comes round right. Though too small to determine his oddball characters' ethnicities, the author's chapter head vignettes provide amusing peeks at upcoming incidents. Worst. Principal. Ever. And plenty of potty humor, dialed up to 11. (Fiction. 10-13)

Kirkus Reviews