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Bobby the Brave (Sometimes) (Bobby Vs Girls) Paperback – August 1, 2012

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From Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, a hilarious sequel to Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally).

In his last adventure, Bobby Ellis-Chan got stuck to a stinky tree, had underwear attached to his back, and faced down a whole wolfpack of girls. What could be scarier or more humiliating than that? Oh, how about playing sports with his football-hero dad ... A cat with 27 toes ... An asthma attack in public ... Dancing on stage in the school musical ... And the list goes on! Bobby will have to overcome his fears if he's going to come out on top.

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Scholastic Paperbacks
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August 1, 2012
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0545055954
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978-0545055956
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Praise for Bobby the Brave (Sometimes)"Bobby is a charmer who will win readers' hearts as they recognize that he is a good friend, a loving big brother and a talented skateboarder--and that his father is, indeed, very proud of him." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Readers will devour the fast-paced writing, spot-on dialogue, and heartfelt lessons embedded in the text and empathize with the sometimes-brave Bobby, his worries about his place in his family and at school, and his struggles and successes." -- School Library Journal"This sequel will please Bobby's fans and win over new ones." -- Horn Book

About the Author

Dan Santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel Sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including The Guild of Geniuses and The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the Caldecott Medal. He lives in Alhambra, California, with his family. Visit his website at dantat.com.
Lisa Yee's novels include Millicent Min, Girl Genius; Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time (an ALA Notable Book); the Bobby chapter book series, and most recently, Warp Speed. She is also the author of the American Girl books, Good Luck, Ivy, Aloha Kanani and Good Job, Kanani. Please visit her website at www.lisayee.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 1, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545055954
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545055956
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 690L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8 inches

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After writing jingles, Red Lobster menus, and Disney TV shows, Lisa Yee’s debut novel, Millicent Min, Girl Genius, won the prestigious Sid Fleischman Humor Award.

Her 21 novels for young readers include Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time, Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally), several American Girl books, the DC Super Hero High series, plus a couple of YA novels.

Maizy Chen's Last Chance is Lisa's most recent, and most personal, book. She is a contributor to NPR, and her books have been named a Washington Post Book of the Week, USA Today Critics’ Pick, and more.

You can visit her at www.LisaYee.com

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GOOD GIFT!

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Given to a 'middle child', same grade level as the main character, and similar challenge.
Parent said she read it right away and it was GOOD!

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My Son Really Enjoyed It

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 27, 2011

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We started reading nightly to our kids when they were each infants, and now bed time reading is something we all look forward to. My wife had bought this and my 7 year old son soon chose it as the next book. We read it nightly for around a week. While reading the surname "Ellis-Chan" aloud didn't exactly roll off the tongue - which would be my only complaint - we both really enjoyed the story. I always know when he likes or dislikes a chapter book; when he really likes it - as with this book - he picks it nightly until it's finished. It was entertaining and meaningful; we really liked it.

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I believe it is creative to chose a themes of a boy who struggles because his dad is famous. The author did a great job with that.

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It was magnificent and it wasn't too scary. I liked the ending.

Liam age 7

It was great in the middle. You find out a secret about Bobby and his dad. It was exciting with it's own spaz.

Caroline age 8

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Great book. Arrived just in time for me to read at the end of the school year.

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I Love Bobby Ellis -Chan

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 3, 2010

This is the second book in the Bobby Ellis- Chan series. Bobby's still in the fourth grade. In the first book, at a time when boys and girls shouldn't be friends, Bobby comes to terms with having a best friend who is a girl. Now Bobby and Holly's friendship is as strong as ever.

This time Bobby worries what is ex pro football father (aka the Freezer) thinks of him, when over hears him say "He's not like me" Annie, his older sister, is the football star. Bobby is into skateboarding. I love the time the author spends developing Ellis -Chan family. It adds so much to the story. We know Casey, the younger sister likes making up silly names, like wormy worm worm for her pet worm. Annie, the older sister is the star QB on her high school football time. Bobby mother goes to work and his father looks after the kids. (making uneatable food)

The fourth grade class is putting on Annie. Bobby is happy to play Sandy, the dog, so he won't have to learn any lines. Bobby loves dog but can't have one because of his asthma. Unfortunately, his costume is too close to the real thing. The new gym teacher assumes Bobby can play football when he finds out who is father his. Bobby must also contend with a scary cat with 27 toes, being picked last in gym class and Jillian Zarr.

Bobby's voice is perfect as is Yee's dialogue. As popular as skateboarding is there aren't many books with a main character that skateboards. Bobby is very good and loves the sport. Troy Eagle is his idol.

"Bobby was a good solid skate boarder. Not showy, but not a wimp either. He'd study the bigger kids and then start off slow, working his way up to the trick, whether it was as simple as a nosegrind or as hard as an aerial. Though he still had trouble grabbing his board while flying though the air, he was getting better. "

Dan Santat's illustrations are great. My favorite is of Bobby and Casey coming face to face with the neighborhood cat with 27 toes. The picture of Bobby's gym teacher breaking out the classic Freezer move in front of the entire class was a close second.

It very difficult to find books with male protagonist for ages 9 and up. This entertaining, well written and funny series helps fill that void.

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Entertaining story that takes on real-life issues

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 4, 2011

Life isn't easy for fourth-grader Bobby Ellis-Chan. Bobby is the middle child and the only son of Roy Ellis-Chan, a former professional linebacker nicknamed "The Freezer." Now a stay-at-home dad, Roy is a terrible cook and an even worse seamstress. Bobby's older sister, Annie, a fearless athlete and quarterback on her high school team, is the new football star in the family.

Bobby loves dogs, but he can't have one because of his allergies and asthma. He is a great skateboarder and can put on some amazing moves, but he isn't a showoff. He is safety conscious and always wears his helmet, which he calls his "brain bucket." One day while skateboarding, he overhears his dad tell Annie that Bobby is "not like me." Bobby fears that because he isn't good at football, he has let his father down. He believes his dad thinks he's a loser, and he wants to make his dad proud of him. If Bobby could have only one super power, it would be superhuman strength. Now that would impress Roy.

Things aren't much better at school. Bobby messes up the class picture and gets made fun of by the girl-bully, Jillian Zarr. He also makes a bad first impression on the new PE teacher, Mr. Rainerhaus. After Mrs. Carlson announces that the school play is going to be Orphan Annie, Bobby signs up for the part of the dog Sandy --- and he gets it. He needs a costume, and Roy tackles the job of making it. The results are not pretty. Even more embarrassing is what happens to Bobby during the class musical.

BOBBY THE BRAVE (SOMETIMES) is the fast-paced and heartfelt sequel to award-winning author Lisa Yee's BOBBY VS. GIRLS (ACCIDENTALLY). This follow-up is a story about real-life issues: family relationships, being unique and facing one's fears. The characters leap off the pages, the dialogue zips along like a superstar's skateboard, and Yee gracefully broaches the topic of children's insecurities. Completing the package are the charming and thoughtful illustrations of Dan Santat.

--- Reviewed by Donna Volkenannt

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