bruno & boots: the zucchini warriors [Paperback]

gordon korman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1988

Book title: The Zucchini Warriors (Apple Reissue) Rating: 5/5 Binding: Paperback "A Bruno and Boots Book" is such a poor description of this series. These books ought to be shelved under "Philosophy of Life" because Gord comes through time after time with lessons and truisms, but most of all, the man gives you something to hold on to. So open up "Zucchini Warriors" (probably his best work, I've read it literally 72 times) and cling to every word he gives you...this book is hope. EAN: 9780590441742 Publisher: Scholastic Authors: Gordon Korman

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590291408
• ISBN-13: 978-0590291408
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,644,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gordon Korman has written more than fifty middle-grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times #1 bestseller The 39 Clues: One False Note, The Juvie Three, Son of the Mob, Born to Rock, and Schooled. Though he didn't play football in high school, Gordon's been a lifelong fan and season ticket holder. He says, "I've always been fascinated by the 'culture of collision' in football and wanted to explore it-not just from the highlight films but from its darker side as well." Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who says girls can't play Football?, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Zucchini Warriors (Bruno and Boots Book) (Paperback)

This Book was hilarious!Have you ever heard of a girl changing a terrible football team into Ontario Champions?Well I certenly have in this great novel.This book has about three different problems then come all together in one big Boom!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites from back in the day. . ., March 13, 2001

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ryad "If you want peace, prepare for war." (Oak Harbor, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Zucchini Warriors (Bruno and Boots Book) (Paperback)

This is a funny, funny book. Elmer Drimsdale as the B.M.C. still gives me fits of giggles if I let it. The Beast is sure to cause outright laughter, especially his timely return to action after his "compound fracture". All I am thinking about right now is the final play and Korman's line "The Beast hit him like Polaris missle" lol Oh man. . . *wipes tears from eyes* Oh man, I just remembered Sidney Rampulskey and his touch down slide. . . I still to this day use the line "Yeah, he could trip over a moonbeam." :) Or "I've never seen someone trip over the 50 yard line before." Anyways, if you ever read any Bruno & Boots books, this is definately my favorite, thought "The War With Mr. Wizzle" is close second, perhaps even equal. I think I am prejudiced because I played football in school. Parents, these are wonderful stores for children, if you don't know about Bruno & Boots get "This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall" it's short and to the point. :) It might even get the kids reading, it did for me. This was read to my class, I forget which grade, but I have never forgotten the story. :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great new field for the boys and for the author., March 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Zucchini Warriors (Hardcover)

It seems that both author and characters have been here before but this book manages to mine several surprises and show itself as being utterly unique. First is the inclusion of a teen star second is the obvious love of Football and school sports which author Gordan Korman exhibits. Without resoring to any stereotypical final-game ending Korman pulls off a satisfying and true to character ending for everyone involved. Definitely worth checkng out.