Fourth-Grade Fuss

By Johanna Hurwitz

Book Overview

Yard sales, ice-skating, and surprise parties are just a few of the things that make fourth grade fun. But Julio and his friends know it's time to get serious when the class begins preparing for the big statewide test at the end of the year. Just thinking about it is enough to give anybody a stomachache Julio and his best friend, Lucas, are going to try every superstition in the book to make sure they pass. They'll wear their underwear inside out, use brand-new pencils, and even--gulp--study. But when test day comes, Julio finds out there are some surprises no one can prepare for Whether one has read about Julio and Lucas and their other classmates before in class clown and class president or this is the first meeting, here is a story that will strike a familiar chord. With the warmth and realism she is known for, beloved author Johanna Hurwitz brings us the hardships and humor of Julio Sanchez's fourth-grade year.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060523433
• ISBN13: 9780060523435
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fourth Grade Fuss

Great little book for the reader in the 4th grade. Gives him some stuff to laugh about. It's a great book. We bought it for our grandson for Christmas and he really likes it. Reads it quickly. Is very interesting. Highly recommend it.