Escapade Johnson and Mayhem at Mount Moosilauke (Escapade Johnson series) [Paperback]

Michael Sullivan (Author), Joy Kolitsky (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Escapade Johnson series

Escapade Johnson’s name is synonymous with adventure—so why does he feel like the most boring kid in the most normal town in the least thrilling state in the country? He even thinks his schoolmates are plain, despite the fact that they are known as the funniest and most feared class in the history of Sandbornton Elementary. Things take a turn towards excitement, however, when they go on a field trip to Mount Moosilauke and Escapade ends up face-to-face with an angry bear on the side of a mountain, classmates fainting and fleeing all around him. Escapade might have just found out that living up to his name isn’t quite what he expected it would be.

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About the Author

Michael Sullivan is a chess instructor, a librarian, and the author of Connecting Boys with Books. He was named New Hampshire Librarian of the Year in 1998.  He lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Big Guy Books (November 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929945701
• ISBN-13: 978-1929945702
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,618,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Sullivan is the author of Connecting Boys With Books: What Libraries Can Do (ALA Editions, 2003), and The Fundamentals of Children's Service (ALA Editions, 2005). He has spoken widely on the topic of boys and reading. He has been a Children's Librarian and Library Director. He has written several academic articles, including 'Giving Them What They Want in Small Public Libraries' (Public Libraries, May/June 2000), 'The Fragile Future of Public Libraries' (Public Libraries, September/October 2003), and "Why Johnny Won't Read" (School Library Journal, August 2004). In 2005 he was profiled in Library Journal's 'Movers & Shakers' edition for his work in promoting reading to boys. He is a traveling storyteller and a chess instructor, and once worked at the Boston Museum of Science as part of its overnight 'Camp-In' instructional program for children. His chess program at the Parlin Memorial Library in Everett, Massachusetts was honored with an Outstanding Achievement Award in the U.S. Conference of Mayors City Livability Award competition in 2001. He is a former President of the New Hampshire Library Association and was the 1998 New Hampshire Librarian of the Year. "Escapade Johnson and Mayhem at Mount Moosilauke" (Big Guy Books, September 2006) is his first fiction book for kids. Look for "Escapade Johnson and The Coffee Shop of the Living Dead" in April, 2007.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My 8 yr old enjoyed it!, April 5, 2007

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R. Law "Rita" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escapade Johnson and Mayhem at Mount Moosilauke (Escapade Johnson series) (Paperback)

I read this book to my six and eight year old boys and my older son liked it so much he read the book on his own a second time a few months later.

He has been inspired by books like this and those from Pilkey to create his own books and comics with funny characters and silly 'boy' humor.

He is looking forward to the 'Coffee Shop of the Living Dead'.

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for younger readers., January 22, 2009

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Monica Garcia "ReadingWithMonie.com" (Arlington, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mayhem at Mount Moosilauke (Escapade Johnson) (Paperback)

Fifth grader, Escapade Johnson, is in for an adventure. His class will be going on a five hour hike up Mount Moosilauke. From the moment the class steps onto the bus to the top of the mountain Escapade and his pals Jimmy, Benny and Davy face one mishap after another some of which include "bear poop, a poisonous belt, teddy bear underwear and a peanut butter sandwich that saves the day".

I loved this Escapade Johnson adventure just as much as I loved The Coffee Shop of the Living Dead. It's a cute story that would appeal to both girls and boys that read on a 4th-7th grade level. This was actually book one in the Escapade Johnson series but it there isn't any disconnect from reading them out of order.