Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity - by Jeff Brown (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this very first installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, Stanley Lambchop and his family visit one of America's most famous monuments, Mount Rushmore!

Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, every trip is an adventure!

The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. Pretty soon, they find themselves in a real tight spot--even for a flat boy like Stanley!

This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about Mount Rushmore! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don't miss any of Flat Stanley's worldwide adventures!

• Sibling Rivalry: Stanley gets all the attention for being flat, but his brother Arthur is determined to be the hero on this trip. Can they stop competing long enough to survive?
• Problem Solving for Kids: A fun, humorous story that shows how Stanley's unique flatness can be used to become a bridge, a water trough, and even a smoke-signal blanket!
• Cowboys and Gold Mines: When the Lambchops meet Calamity Jasper, a real-life cowgirl, they find themselves exploring a dark gold mine and tracking a runaway horse.
• A Famous American Landmark: Join the Lambchops on a trip to South Dakota's Mount Rushmore, complete with fun facts about the famous monument.

From the Back Cover

Saddle up with Flat Stanley

Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, every trip is an adventure!

The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. Pretty soon, they find themselves in a real tight spot--even for a flat boy like Stanley!

Review Quotes

"Flat Stanley is back and better than ever. Pennypacker's revival of this perennially popular character should engender great enthusiasm and may even create new fans for this old favorite." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)