Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom [Hardcover]

Suzy Kline (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Horrible Harry (Book 9)

It?s the last day of second grade for the kids in Room 2B! Everyone?s excited about Song Lee?s end-of-the-year party at Mountainside Park. Harry can?t wait for the scary rides, so when Sidney dares him to go on the newest one he quickly accepts. But then he realizes that this ride has the one and only horrible thing he hates. Will Sidney show everyone Harry?s a yellow canary? And will Harry have to live through third grade at Sid?s mercy? ?As always, Harry?s appeal is that he?s both ?gross? and vulnerable.? ?Booklist for Horrible Harry?s Secret

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3?It's the last day of school for Horrible Harry and the 2B gang and Song Lee has invited the class to a party at the local amusement park to celebrate. With his usual exuberance and brashness, Harry brags that he goes on all the scary rides. His nemesis, Sidney, hears this and challenges him to a ride in the Drop of Doom. As he tells it, "...in this hotel is an elevator. You get in the elevator and go up to the thirteenth floor. Suddenly, SNAP! The cable breaks, and the elevator drops thirteen floors before it stops." Harry looks sick and later admits to his friends that the one thing he's afraid of is elevators. Suspense builds until the final chapter in which the second grader overcomes his phobia, exclaiming, "It's Wonderland!" Readers will join in the laughter when they learn that Sidney had his eyes closed during the descent. Another perfect chapter book for transitional readers.?Suzanne Hawley, Laurel Oak Elementary School, Naples, FL
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From Booklist

Gr. 2^-4. The ninth installment in this series about the students in Miss Mackle's class (the eighth was Horrible Harry and the Purple People [1997]) finds second grade coming to a close. To celebrate, Song Lee invites Harry and five other classmates to spend the day at Mountainside Amusement Park. Harry looks forward to the outing until Sidney describes the park's newest attraction--a 13-story drop inside the elevator of a haunted hotel. The ride terrifies Harry because he was once stuck inside an elevator, but he fears Sidney's taunting even more. Kline's breezy text features short chapters, believable characters and situations, and just enough drama for the beginning chapter book set. And Miss Mackle's announcement that the class will be "looping" together for third grade suggests that Kline may be planning more Harry stories. Kay Weisman

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670858498
• ISBN-13: 978-0670858491
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,820,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Harry is scared on the Drop of Doom!, April 24, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom (Hardcover)

Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom

A Book Report By ...

I am writing a review of the book Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom. This book is one in a series of horrible Harry books. This one happens to be an adventure of sorts. It is also filled with action and funny at times too.

Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom is a book that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but it is written to be read by kids from ages seven to eleven. People who like action and adventure are sure the like this book. I will tell you a little about this book.

Harry, the main character, and his friends finish their second grade year by going to an amusement Park. Harry is dared by his enemy, Sidney, to ride a new ride called The Drop of Doom. This story tells about Harry s struggle to overcome his fears. It talks about the importance of friendship and the power of peer pressure. It certainly discusses many issues kids this age face now.

I give this book a high recommendation. It is sure to hold your attention until the very end. I give Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom two thumbs up

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is not "Horrible" at all!, June 12, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horrible Harry And The Drop Of Doom (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Horrible Harry (Prebound)) (School & Library Binding)

Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline is a good book. The main characters are Harry and Song Lee. It starts out when Sidney dares Harry to try the Drop of Doom, an amusement park ride. Harry realizes that it's an elevator ride and Harry hates elevators! Next the children go to Song Lee's house for a party. They go to an amusement park for fun. First they went to the haunted house. The ride stopped and a ghost popped out in their face. Then it blacked out, the ride turned on and they got out safely. The next ride was the Drop of Doom! Finally, Harry gets on with Song Lee. It starts going up and up. The elevator door opened up to show the whole amusement park. Then the door closed! Song Lee squeezed Harry's hand, and then AHHHH the Drop of Doom dropped fast down. Harry made it. I highly recommend Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline. By reading this book Harry will teach you two valuable lessons. First, always face your fears no matter how scary they are. Second, never forget that your friends are there to help you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars My book Review of Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom, May 22, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom (Paperback)

The story Horrible Harry and the Drop Of Doom is about a boy named Harry and it is the end of the school year. A girl in his class named Song Lee gives them red envolopes. The red envolopes have a invetation in it. It is for a day in a amusment park.

I liked this book because it has great details and it is good for young readers.