'Why did the guy eat two dead skunks for breakfast?' 'Because dead ones squeal when you stick the fork in.' Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a stand-up comedian. It is the rest of the kids in the class who think he is a fool. Then the Floyd Hicks Junior High School Talent Show is announced, and he starts practising his routine non-stop to get it just right. Gary's sure that this will be his big break - he'll make everyone laugh and will win the $100 prize money. But when an outrageous surprise threatens to turn his debut into a disaster, it looks as if the biggest joke of all may be on Gary himself.
Twelve-year-old Gary, known as Goon because of his constant clowning and joke-telling, tries to change his image and make new friends at school.
Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by Louis Sachar: a Novel Study
Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key, for the novel Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by Louis Sachar.
All kids love dogs, and all kids love to laugh. That is why '101 Hilarious Dog Jokes For Kids' is the perfect gift book for kids. This collection of dog jokes will have your kids rolling on the floor with laughter!
But being so clever doesn't make life easy for Angeline. This charming book is a quirky celebration of fathers, teachers, being yourself and finding happiness in unexpected places.
Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a stand-up comedian.
Mrs. Campbell once attempted to smuggle her pet Pekingese through customs by tucking him inside the upper part of her cape. “Everything was going splendidly,” she later remarked, “until my bosom barked.” —B EATRICE STELLA CAMPBELL Never ...
Eleven hilarious sections capture every facet of canine humor: A Dog Walks into a Bar, Wonderdogs & Underdogs, Good Breeding, Dogs Gone Postal, Doggy Haiku; Man’s Best Friend, Cat’s Worst Enemy; Shaggy Dog Stories, Fetching Follies, ...
... dog in the world . While most furballs aren't let near high - end designer clothing , big brands seek out Bodhi the Menswear Dog for his smouldering good looks . They send him clothing to model ! Bodhi , a Shiba Inu ... Dracula's dog !
Follow the adventures of a boy named Kip and his clumsy dog, Pip, while learning words in the -ip word family.