Morgan Gets Cracking

by Ted Staunton, illustrated by Bill Slavin

tagged: humorous stories, beginner

Description

Morgan doesn't like the new kid, Curtis, who can juggle, do karate and play guitar, and loves to brag about it. But some of the kids in his class are impressed, especially when Curtis teases Aldeen, the Queen of Mean -- who isn't even mean back! Does Aldeen actually like Curtis? A game of egg toss at a neighbourhood party will show how Aldeen really feels. Who do you think ends up with egg on his face?

About the Authors

Ted Staunton

TED STAUNTON is the award-winning author of over forty books for young people, including What Blows Up in The Almost Epic Squad series, Bounced, the picture book Friends for Real, illustrated by Ruth Ohi. He is the co-author of the non-fiction title It Seemed Like a Good Idea . . . : Canadian Feats, Facts and Flubs, with his son, Will. A busy and popular presenter at schools across Canada, Ted also teaches writing at George Brown College in Toronto, and is a roots/blues musician in whatever time is left over. Visit him online at www.tedstauntonbooks.com.

Bill Slavin

Multiple award winning illustrator Bill Slavin was born in Belleville, Ontario. His work includes the acclaimed 'Stanley's Party' written by Linda Bailey, 'Who Broke the teapot!' as well as more than 100 award winning children's books.

Among his many honours, Bill has won the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, the Blue Spruce Award, the California Young Reader Medal and the Zena Sutherland Award for Children's Literature. Recently, he has returned to his childhood love of comics and graphic novels, writing and illustrating the graphic novel trilogy Elephants Never Forget, as now the Mordecai Crow trilogy. Quid Pro Crow is Bil's second book with Renegade Arts Entertainment.

Contributor Notes

TED STAUNTON lives in Port Hope, Ontario. He has written numerous children's books, including Morgan's Secret and Super Move, Morgan. Many of his books have selected as Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens.
BILL SLAVIN is a celebrated illustrator who lives in Millbrook, Ontario. He has illustrated over forty books for children, including The Cat Came Back and all previous Morgan books.

Age:: 6 to 9
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 9

Awards

Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection

Editorial Reviews

"Visually the book is appealing; Bill Slavin's pencil drawings are well suited to the text."

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young readers will appreciate the accessible text, action-filled black-and-white illustrations, discrete chapters that end on suspenseful notes and a slight twist on the usual bully fare... A good choice for transitioning readers looking for a splash of humor.

— Kirkus Reviews

"The black and white illustrations by Bill Slavin are drawn in a cartoon style -- which is perfect for this age group... The short chapters and easy language make this book ideal for children just beginning to read chapter books. The story being told is one to which all children can relate, and it can be enjoyed by a variety of children." Highly Recommended.

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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Morgan Gets Cracking

by Ted Staunton, illustrated by Bill Slavin

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