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From Louis Sachar, the multi-award-winning author of "Holes, " comes the "New York Times" bestseller "Fuzzy Mud." "" "They got lost." "The world got scared." "And the mud got fuzzy." " "Fifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and seventh grader Marshall Walsh have been walking to and from Woodridge Academy together since elementary school. But their routine is disrupted when bully Chad Hilligaschallenges Marshall to a fight. To avoid the conflict, Marshall takes a shortcut home through the off-limits woods. Tamaya, unaware of the reason for the detour, reluctantly follows. They soon get lost. And then they find trouble. Bigger trouble than anyone could ever have imagined. What they uncover might affect the future of the world. FUZZY MUD is an imaginative and suspenseful story of the great lengths we ll go to for friendship and family, the mishaps and breakthroughs that are made in the name of science, and the wonders of mud . . . fuzzy mud. A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION A "FINANCIAL TIMES" BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR The children are well-realized characters and agents within their immediate social worlds . . . [and] the very fate of the world is at stake. "The New York Times" Holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion. "Booklist," Starred "Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100385370229
ISBN-139780385370226
eBay Product ID (ePID)234659026
Product Key Features
Publication Year2017
TopicSocial Themes / Bullying, Nature & The Natural World / Environment, School & Education, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Book TitleFuzzy Mud
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorLouis Sachar
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
FormatDigest Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5in
Item Length7.6in
Item Weight5 Oz
Item Width5.2in
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Dewey Edition23
ReviewsA New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Georgia Children's Award and the Buckeye Children's Teen Book Award (Ohio) "Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion."-- Booklist , Starred "Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science."-- Kirkus Reviews "This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about."-- School Library Journal ". . . vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama."-- The Horn Book "Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale."-- Publishers Weekly "An engrossing plot . . .a most entertaining ride . . . .Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with HOLES. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes."-- VOYA "Sachar is a master at compact and unintimidating plotting; the school story unfolds with swift authenticity in its own right and then becomes tautly suspenseful."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ". . .lively narrative . . . snappy dialogue and plenty of action."-- Shelf Awareness, A "New York Times" bestseller Starred Review: "Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion. "Booklist," Starred "Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science." "Kirkus Reviews ""This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about." "School Library Journal ."" . . vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama." "The Horn Book" "Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale." "Publishers Weekly" "An engrossing plot . . .a most entertaining ride . . . .Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with HOLES. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes." "VOYA ""Sachar is a master at compact and unintimidating plotting; the school story unfolds with swift authenticity in its own right and then becomes tautly suspenseful." ""The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books " ."" . .lively narrative . . . snappy dialogue and plenty of action." "Shelf Awareness "", A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Georgia Children's Award and the Buckeye Children's Teen Book Award (Ohio) "Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion."-- Booklist , Starred "Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science."-- Kirkus Reviews "This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about."-- School Library Journal ". . . vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama."-- The Horn Book "Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale."-- Publishers Weekly "An engrossing plot . . .a most entertaining ride . . . .Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with HOLES. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes."-- VOYA "Sachar is a master at compact and unintimidating plotting; the school story unfolds with swift authenticity in its own right and then becomes tautly suspenseful."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ". . .lively narrative . . . snappy dialogue and plenty of action."-- Shelf Awareness, A New York Times bestseller Starred Review: "Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion."-- Booklist , Starred "Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science."-- Kirkus Reviews "This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about."-- School Library Journal ". . . vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama."-- The Horn Book "Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale."-- Publishers Weekly "An engrossing plot . . .a most entertaining ride . . . .Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with HOLES. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes."-- VOYA "Sachar is a master at compact and unintimidating plotting; the school story unfolds with swift authenticity in its own right and then becomes tautly suspenseful."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ". . .lively narrative . . . snappy dialogue and plenty of action."-- Shelf Awareness
Grade fromFifth Grade
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