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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: Guys Read


Cover art for OTHER WORLDS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 17, 2013
edited by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Greg Ruth

"The perennially tantalizing "What if…" gets an above-average workout here. (author bios; not seen) (Short stories. 10-13)"
The fourth Guys Read collection presents an all-star lineup with nine new stories and one oldie-but-goody. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 8, 2012
edited by Jon Scieszka

"The stories here offer action, humor and lessons about life and may well do the trick of connecting boys and books. (Short stories. 9-13)"
Ten writers and athletes contribute sports stories written exclusively for this volume. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 20, 2011
edited by Jon Scieszka

"This anthology is brimming with choice stuff for guys who appreciate the uncanny, the uncouth and the un-put-down-able. (Short stories. 9-13)"
This second collection in the Guys Read series packs a dizzying punch. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
edited by Jon Scieszka

"In other words, utterly dude worthy. (Short stories. 9-13)"
"Your brain is doing some great work when it's laughing," states evangelist Scieszka in this humorous anthology, the first of a proposed Guys Read series that promises to cover a range of genres. Read full book review >