Lucky Stars: A Graphic Novel (Mr. Wolf's Class #3) - by Aron Nels Steinke (Paperback)

About the Book

"Mr. Wolf's students are having a "writer's workshop" and are learning about personal narratives. Sampson doesn't think anything worth writing about has ever happened to him. But when he and Margot go for a bike ride one morning, he has an accident that gives him a new perspective, and he thanks his lucky stars that he's going to be okay. Meanwhile, Penny gives treats to the rats at school so that they'll leave gifts for her, and Stewart and Oliver try to learn how to get along at recess"--Dust jacket flap.

Book Synopsis

Every day in Mr. Wolf's class is an adventure... even when you have to stay home from school!

Mr. Wolf's students are having a "writer's workshop" and are learning about personal narratives. Sampson doesn't think anything worth writing about has ever happened to him. But when he and Margot go for a bike ride one morning, he has an accident that gives him a new perspective, and he thanks his lucky stars that he's going to be okay. Meanwhile, Penny gives treats to the rats at school so that they'll leave gifts for her, and Stewart and Oliver try to learn how to get along at recess.

Review Quotes

Praise for the Mr. Wolf's Class series:

American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children, 2021

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List, 2019 and 2020

"I've really been enjoying the Mr. Wolf's Class series. Each book is filled with fun stories, great characters, and fantastic artwork!" -- Dav Pilkey

★ "Young readers should easily self-identify with fifth-grade teacher Steinke's varied and sharply observed characters and wryly perceived classroom minutiae... This class gets an A." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Upbeat... the beginning of a promising new series." -- The New York Times Book Review

"With basic dialogue, a soothing setting, and no more than six frames per page, this book is ideal for new chapter book readers and older struggling readers." -- School Library Journal

"With calm intelligence and amusing, accessible realism, Steinke creates a cast in which any young reader will immediately find someone to embrace and a world that's invitingly recognizable." -- Booklist

"The cheerful plot depicts each character with care and depth." -- The Horn Book

"One of the most inspiring and comforting books of the year." -- The Beat

"I loved spending time in Mr. Wolf's Class! Aron Nels Steinke's debut is a perfect introduction to graphic novels for elementary school readers, who will laugh and empathize with Mr. Wolf's diverse group of students." -- Kate Messner, author of the Ranger in Time series and former schoolteacher

"Mr. Wolf's Class has something for everyone!" -- Gene Luen Yang, creator of American Born Chinese, former Ambassador for Young People's Literature, and former schoolteacher

About the Author

Aron Nels Steinke is the creator of the bestselling Mr. Wolf's Class series, the Eisner Award-winning illustrator and coauthor, with Ariel Cohn, of The Zoo Box, and is a former classroom teacher. When he's not writing, drawing, or visiting schools, Aron can be found taking long walks with his family and his dog, Ginger, in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. His favorite thing is to go swimming in the Sandy River when it's just barely warm enough to do so. Visit him online at mrwolfsclass.com.