The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates

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$5.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Yearling
48 per carton
On sale Apr 27, 1993 | 9780679841876
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 890L | Fountas & Pinnell Q
Sales rights: World
In this Knopf Paperback reissue, Joshua is devastated to learn that he must repeat third grade. But he manages to survive the taunts of former classmates, learn something important about himself, and make it through the year with the help of a sympathetic teacher in this "funny, touching, and realistic story."--School Library Journal
  • WINNER | 1993
    Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 1986
    Kentucky Bluegrass Award

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In this Knopf Paperback reissue, Joshua is devastated to learn that he must repeat third grade. But he manages to survive the taunts of former classmates, learn something important about himself, and make it through the year with the help of a sympathetic teacher in this "funny, touching, and realistic story."--School Library Journal

Awards

  • WINNER | 1993
    Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 1986
    Kentucky Bluegrass Award