"It started last week. Though I guess it would make more sense to say it started next week. . . ." So begins "Yesterday Tomorrow," in which time moves backward before moving forward again-in a most unpleasant way. In other stories in this collection, an umbrella eats a boy, a girl casts a spell on herself and can't stop talking, and two boys battle it out to see who can eat the hottest pepper. Thirty-five original "warped and creepy" tales range from scary to weird to disgusting to silly. Author notes on story ideas and origins.
Title alpha The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales
Category Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
Pages Count 192
Topics Anger. Self-control. School dances. Frankenstein's monster. Vengeance. Theft. Rain storms. Umbrellas. School assignments. Letters. Stealing ideas. Wizards. Spells. Carnivals. Annoying friends. Carnival food. Carnival rides. Unpleasant surprises. Talking. Mistakes. Wishes. Hazing. Mannequins. Being trapped. Hot peppers. Contests. Presents. Dolls. Voodoo. Thanksgiving. Vegans. Turkeys. Abnormal growth. Summer camps. BB guns. Cruelty. <i>The Princess and the Pea</i>. Stupidity. Gas guzzlers. Conservation. Time machines. Video games. Alien attacks. Witches. Escape. Allergies. Cats. Time. Consequences. Birthday parties. Piñatas. Spiders. Bullies. King of the Hill. Libraries. Braces. Turkey calls. Horror movies. Bad luck. Irony. Field trips. Snakes. Dangers in nature. Insects. Intelligence. Personalities. Being popular. Clown school. Clown faces. Mood rings. Death. Ghosts. Pranks. Hornets. Insecticide. Healing arts. Immortality.
SRC Level 3.300000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile 590L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2009-03-02
JLG Release Date May 2009
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.