A Mammoth Mix-Up [Library Binding]

Elizabeth Levy (Author), George Ulrich (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 1995 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Entering the local science fair, Brian and his little sister, Penny, are embroiled in a mystery involving a shady scientist, a dinosaur hoax, and a missing mammoth tusk, and Brian's friend Mookie comes to the rescue with her fingerprinting kit.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5?Brian and his younger sister, Penny, a.k.a. Pea Brain, have once again become entangled in a mystery. This time, they find a piece of a mammoth's tusk buried in their backyard. However, when they take it to the local museum to display in the student science-fair exhibit, it soon disappears. Like Rude, Rowdy Rumors and School Spirit Sabotage (both HarperCollins, 1994), this title is a light and entertaining read, but it also gives some information about woolly mammoths. Brian and Penny are believable siblings who argue their way through the story. The language, because it is fresh and familiar, will appeal to children. Though the mystery itself isn't very suspenseful, the book does provide interesting, quirky characters with a substantial plot. Humorous full- and half-page black-ink drawings are scattered throughout.?Carrie A. Guarria, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 2^-5. Just when Brian is desperate to find an original science project, his little sister, Penny, whom he calls Pea Brain, falls into a sinkhole in their yard. A giant curved bone comes out with her when she is rescued. Brian and Penny haul the bone to the museum, where brilliant Ms. Siscoe (whose scientific expertise is actually eye sockets) declares it to be a mammoth's tusk. When the tusk disappears, the kids start to sleuth, and some rollicking scenes ensue. With humorous dialogue, feisty characterizations, and amusing black-and-white illustrations, this chapter book adventure is a fine addition to a good series. Shelley Townsend-Hudson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 13, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060248157
• ISBN-13: 978-0060248154
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,686,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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