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About this item
Highlights
- Kevin has a bad attitude.
- 184 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
Description
About the Book
A novel in verse about Kevin's journey from bully to being bullied, as he learns about friendship, family, and his talent for poetry.Book Synopsis
Kevin has a bad attitude. He has a real knack for rubbing people the wrong way. And he's even figured out a secret way to do it with poems. But what happens when the tables are turned and he is the one getting picked on? Using elements of subversive found poetry, Rhyme Schemer is an accessible novel in verse that is both touching and hilarious, and will inspire voracious and reluctant readers alike. It is a celebration of the power of words and their ability to transform lives.
Review Quotes
"Bullies, those bullied, and bystanders alike will be left with much to ponder."--Publishers Weekly
"The book closes with a smile and a very important middle school reminder: Be Kind. "--Reading Today
"Poetry-writing seventh-grade bully both is believable and sympathetic, and his voice rings totally authentic."-Booklist
"A strong anti-bullying message. ideal for classroom use."-School Library Journal
"This transformative tale offers important lessons for all persuasions of middle graders, whether bullies or targets, complicit or horrified bystanders."--Kirkus Reviews
"In the richly imaginative Rhyme Schemer (which I laughed through on a 90 minute plane ride) K.A. Holt's sparkling poetry is akin to Cliff Huxtable's loonylook--eccentric, entertaining, essential. From the first Flaming Turtle to the last Shrieking Tornado, all I could think was, just like Kevin (her 7th Grade poet narrator), verse novels will never be the same. . "--Kwame Alexander, author of The Crossover
About the Author
K.A. Holt is the author of Rhyme Schemer and House Arrest, along with several other books for young people. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas, and is active within the vibrant Texas writing community.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .52 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-14 Years
Number of Pages: 184
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Theme: Bullying
Format: Paperback
Author: K a Holt
Language: English
Street Date: October 6, 2015
TCIN: 88899376
UPC: 9781452145709
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-4419
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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