Champ [Mass Market Paperback]

Marcia Thornton Jones (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

A sweet, funny new title from Marcia Thornton Jones, co-author of the wildly successful Bailey School Kids series!

RILEY is awful at sports. He wants to quit the baseball team, but his dad won't let him give up. So when one bad swing brings a three-legged dog into his life, Riley feels like he's been thrown a curveball. How can he take care of a dog and make his dad proud?

CHAMP is a former champion show dog. But when the accident that leaves him with Riley also leaves him with three legs, this dog has to learn some new tricks. Can Champ show Riley that winning doesn't always mean coming in first?

Together, Riley and Champ make a great team, but not everyone thinks so. Could they be separated?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

MARCIA THORNTON JONES is the author/co-author of more than 120 books for children, including the bestselling The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series. She currently lives in Lexington, Kentucky, withher husband, Steve.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439793998
• ISBN-13: 978-0439793995
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #635,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marcia Thornton Jones is the author of more than 125 books including RATFINK, CHAMP, GODZILLA ATE MY HOMEWORK LEPRECHAUN ON THE LOOSE, and THE TALE OF JACK FROST. She is the co-author of the writing guide, STORY SPARKERS, and seven best-selling children's series including "Keyholders", "The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids", "Bailey City Monsters", "The Bailey School Kids Junior Chapter Books", "Ghostville Elementary", "Trplet Trouble", and "The Barkley School for Dogs." Her books have been honored and recognized by The Children's Top 100 Books, Children's Choice Award List, Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers list, The Elementary Library Book Award (ELBA), the Humane Society KIND Honor Book list. She is a proud recipient of the Milner Award and is listed as a top 100 author by the Educational Paperback Association.

Besides writing, Marcia enjoys presenting at schools and conferences. As a veteran teacher with 25 years of experience, she easily relates the importance of writing and reading to students of all ages.

Marcia was born in Joliet, IL but has spent most of her life in Lexington, KY. She currently lives in Lexington with her husband, Stephen, and their two cats. To find out more about Marcia, visit her web site at www.marciatjones.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for upper elementary/middle, September 8, 2007

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K. Johnson (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Champ (Mass Market Paperback)

I am a fourth grade teacher and I will definitely recommend this book to my students. It will appeal to both boys and girls and a range of ages from 8 to 12, or even more, because it involves animals and sports. The best thing about this book is its focus on overcoming adversity. The main character, Riley, and the dog, Champ, both have to overcome obstacles and realize that it's okay not to be perfect. This is an important lesson that the reader takes away from this story. In addition, Champ has an engaging plot and characters that children can relate to. This is a book that I have no doubts will be enjoyed by many of my students.

5.0 out of 5 stars Champ, March 28, 2010

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Val Thiessen "educ8m" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Champ (Mass Market Paperback)

As a grade 1/2 teacher, I find this an excellent novel study for the Grade Twos.
After each chapter they write a short statement about what happened in the chapter,
Then they make a prediction statement for the next Chapter. This book really lends
itself to an age group of 7-12 yrs. old. Very appropriate for young readers;
nothing to censor.
I can afford to buy one for every child, as the used price was unmatchable!
Also, the book I received was virtually brand new!

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic!, September 29, 2008

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Champ (Mass Market Paperback)

champ was a fantastic book. it had great detail and a great story. i thought it was very cute. im a very big dog lover.i hope they come out with a sequal!