The Best School Year Ever (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780060230395)

Buckle up for a wild ride involving a missing gerbil, a crazy cat, and a tattooed baby that will have readers of all ages laughing

This hilarious novel stars the Herdmans, the worst kids in the world, who made their first appearance in author Barbara Robinson's classic The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

In The Best School Year Ever, Imogene, Claude, Ralph, Leroy, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman haven't changed a bit. They still set things on fire and knock the other kids black and blue.

One day the teachers ask all the students to think of compliments for their classmates, and Beth Bradley picks Imogene Herdman's name. At first, Beth can't think of anything good, but soon she begins to see Imogene in a new light.

Maybe behind all of the outrageous pranks, there is something good about the Herdmans?

Author: Barbara Robinson
ISBN-10: 0060230398
ISBN-13: 9780060230395
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 07/21/1994
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.18h x 5.63w x 0.62d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 10212 / Best School Year Ever

Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Winner
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Nene Award - Winner
Award: Sasquatch Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/1994 pg. 427
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/1994 pg. 993
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1994 pg. 83 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly 07/04/1994
School Library Journal 10/01/1994