Stanley, Flat Again! [Paperback]

Jeff Brown (Author), Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Flat Stanley

Is Stanley flat again!?

Stanley Lambchop has had his share of unusual adventures. But being flat was one thing he thought he was through with forever. Then one morning, he discovers he was wrong. Still, there is so much that a boy who is only one inch thick can do that a round person can’t. Maybe this time, all it will take is one amazing event for everything to finally make sense.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-Stanley Lambchop returns for another adventure that began in Flat Stanley (1964) and continued in Stanley and the Magic Lamp (1996) and Invisible Stanley (1996, all HarperCollins). Stanley has become flat again, and when his little brother tries to inflate him with a basketball pump, it hurts too much to continue. In the episodic plot, the boy is diagnosed by Dr. Dan, participates as a sail in a sailboat race, and executes a dangerous rescue in a collapsed building that only he in his flatness can attempt. Perky black-and-white cartoon art continues the humorous, upbeat tone set by the text. Given the appeal of this popular character, Stanley will expand early chapter-book collections.
Debbie Stewart, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 2-4. Stanley Lambchop, hero of Flat Stanley (1964) and its sequels, returns here for a sixth adventure. Brother Arthur pelts Stanley with a tennis ball, causing Stanley to bump against a shelf and suddenly deflate again. This time the bicycle pump doesn't reverse his condition. Despite his altered physique, Stanley tries to live a normal life, and he discovers that his condition actually has some advantages; he acts as a human sail during a boat race and rescues a rude classmate from a collapsed building. Nash's frequent black-and-white illustrations extend the story's humor and help to break up the text for newly independent readers. Short chapters and large print add to the book's appeal, making this a good choice for a first chapter book, especially for Stanley fans and those familiar with the Flat Stanley literacy project. Kay Weisman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (January 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064421732
• ISBN-13: 978-0064421737
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story for kids!, June 6, 2010

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Werther Bentine Torres - See all my reviews
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This was my first time reading a Flat Stanley book. I thought this was a cute story. My daughter was given this book by her teacher and they did a "Flat Stanley" project. It was a fun activity for her and her family who live in another location. I also saw parts in the story that I kept thinking there is no way any parent would allow their child to do ... no matter how flat. But I kept in mind that the story is for kids to read and having a child hero is important to the series. It also teaches kids that just because someone is different you should not treat them bad. It talks about Flat Stanley feeling bad for the way he is treated by his classmates. I will get her other books in this series.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fond memories, December 15, 2009

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Anthony Rozzi (MA United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book for my daughter because I have such fond memories of reading it. I am thrilled that she loves the book too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good story for 5 year old, October 10, 2008

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D. ZHANG (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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I bought it for my son and he really like it. It was written with simple language that a 5 or 6 year old can read by himself. My son only asked me a few words he did not know. The story itself is even more educational. I am sure it will help kids to have postive thinking.