Jerome Camps Out [Hardcover]

Eileen Christelow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 1998 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Jerome

Jerome Alligator is going on a camping trip with his Swamp School classmates. Jerome and his pal P.J. are excited about swimming, hiking, fishing, and sleeping in a tent, but the class bully, Buster, turns out to be their tentmate, and he's up to his usual nasty tricks. How Jerome and P.J. turn the tables on Buster makes the kind of lively, laugh-aloud story young readers have come to expect from the creator of the Five Little Monkeys. A monstrously surprising ending adds to the fun.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2AThe appealing alligator from Jerome the Babysitter (Clarion, 1987) is back in a new adventure. Now, he is looking forward to a school camping trip that has only one snagAhe and his friend P.J. will have to share a tent with the class bully. The two friends try to keep out of Buster's way, but they end up bearing the brunt of his jokes. Finally, they devise a plan to scare the terrorizer by getting a fellow camper to pretend to be a monster and Buster mends his ways. A final twist comes at the end when Jerome and P.J. find out that their "fake" monster was real. Christelow hits home with a theme to which every child can relate. The antics of the alligators add just the right touch of light humor to the serious problem of bullying. The repetition of the phrase "I'm worried," uttered by P.J. throughout the book, gives a pleasant continuity to the text, especially at the end when the tables are turned and he confidently states, "I'm not worried." Colorful pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations extend the text as they capture all of the tricks and fearful expressions. A delightful picture book.AAnne Knickerbocker, formerly at Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TX
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About the Author

Eileen Christelow has created numerous fun and funny picture books, including the Five Little Monkeys series, Author, and most recently, Letters from a Desperate Dog. She and her husband, Ahren, live in Vermont. For more information visit www.christelow.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Clarion Books (April 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395758319
• ISBN-13: 978-0395758311
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,056,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eileen Christelow has created numerous fun and funny picture books, including the Five Little Monkeys series, Author, and most recently, Letters from a Desperate Dog. She and her husband, Ahren, live in Vermont. For more information visit www.christelow.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're not a camper, it's still a fun book!, February 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Jerome Camps Out (Paperback)

This is a terrific, heartwarming book about how two young boys deal with a bully while on a camping trip. It has a terrific surprise ending that will really catch the attention of all children!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, but not spectacular, May 5, 2000

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Reb "Reb" (Island County, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jerome Camps Out (Hardcover)

Fun Book about Camping and how to deal with Bullies, where Jerome deals with a bully creatively, and with a little help from friends.