How Lamar's Bad Prank Won A Bubba-Sized Trophy (2011)

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Author

Crystal Allen

Genre

Humor

Rating

3.77 of 5 Votes: 3

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ISBN

0061992720 (ISBN13: 9780061992728)

Language

English

Publisher

Balzer + Bray

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Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble

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About book How Lamar's Bad Prank Won A Bubba-Sized Trophy (2011)

Crystal Allen has written a novel for middle school readers that will take them on a journey of laughter, growing up, family and neighbors, and a 13 year old's first kiss. I laughed, cried and lived with Lamar's big, bad error and imagined his mom by his side, loving him no matter what. I applauded his father throughout and loved his neighbors and best friends. Thanks, Crystal Allen, for reminding us, through Lamar, that we can survive loss and mistakes and that good people are always there for us. Holy cream cheese and crackers- write us some more! I bought a couple of these books for my higher reading group (3rd grade) but it was a much longer book than I expected when it arrived. I LOVED the book but I am not sure I can use it. It is definitely more appropriate for 5th-8th grade???As for the book itself, I loved that the main character (Lamar) is basically a good kid. He has very severe asthma and cannot compete with his super athletic brother. He is a champ at bowling and is looking forward to a visit from his bowling idol, Bubba. Problems begin as he gets sidetracked by trusting a new friend. A page turner from the very beginning. A very unique story....