Super Burp! #1 (George Brown, Class Clown) [Paperback]

Nancy Krulik (Author), Aaron Blecha (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: July 8, 2010 | Age Range: 7 - 9 years | Series: George Brown, Class Clown (Book 1) | Lexile Measure: 550L (What's this?)

The first day at a new school is always the hardest, right? No, not always as George finds out the hard way. On the second day at…Sugarman Elementary School, he is suddenly seized by uncontrollable burps, burps so loud they practically break the sound barrier, burps that make him do wild and crazy stuff and land him in trouble with a capital T. One thing is for sure: these are not normal burps, they are magic burps—and they must be stopped! But how?

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-4–George Brown moves to a new town and leaves his olds friends behind. Having had a reputation as the class clown and funny man, he is determined to mend his ways and get the kids in his new class to like him without jokes. Then his parents take him out for ice cream and he suddenly lets out the biggest burp ever. It takes over his body and he starts dancing on the table. When the burp pops, he doesn't know what came over him and why he isn't able to control himself. The burp haunts him at home and at school, causing him to do such things as skateboard in the hallways. He tries to control it and, in the meantime, make some friends by just being himself. The kids are a typical cast of characters with the popular boy giving George a hard time and the nice nerdy kid befriending him. The story line makes for a fun read, but it's not outstanding or innovative. Line drawings add humor and break up the short chapters. Since the book ends with George questioning whether he can control his burps in the future, more titles in the series are sure to follow.Clare A. Dombrowski, Amesbury Public Library, MA
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About the Author

Nancy Krulik is the author of many media-related books for young adults, including The New York Times best-seller Leonardo DiCaprio for Archway.

Product Details

• Age Range: 7 - 9 years
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (July 8, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448453673
• ISBN-13: 978-0448453675
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Manners

More About the Author

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. She is best known, however, for being the author and creator of the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo book series. Nancy currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, their two children, Amanda and Ian, and a crazed cockerspaniel named Pepper.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars High Interest, Age Appropriate July 23, 2011

By Janice L. Bartels

Format:Paperback

Finding books for my 7-year-old that are age appropriate has been a challenge. He's a boy and I get that the Captain Underpants and Big Nate books are fun, but there is just too much potty humor for Mom's taste. George Brown has been a welcome discovery- the humor is funny without being too potty-centric (sure, it's a word). Good for a strong second grade reader through maybe fourth grade.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!!!!!!! October 13, 2011

By Sillymom

Format:Paperback

My 8 yr. old son just loves this book. I feel good about this George Brown series. I'm impressed with the reinforcing of character mixed with tons of humor. My son is finally excited about reading and the bold letters sprinkled in the text somehow helps with his motivation. Thank you for this.... our boys need quality options and this is a great one.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny July 8, 2011

By WJTM

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this for my son who reads above grade level, he just isn't interested in spending alot of time reading. He has a good sense of humor so I thought a funny book might entice him to read for the enjoyment of it. Defintely did the trick, he laughed out loud and he is on to the 2nd in the series. It is probably a little below his level, but it did what it was intended - to help him learn to read for fun.