Look insideThere’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom
“Give me a dollar or I’ll spit on you.” That’s Bradley Chalker for you. He’s the biggest, nastiest kid in school: the liar, the one who picks fights, the one with “behaviour problems.” No one likes him – except Carla, the new school counsellor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and that he could change – if he dared try. From the award-winning author of Holes, this is the exceptional story of an unexceptional boy whom everyone has branded a loser. Told with a winning lightness of touch, it explores the power of faith and second chances with humour and compassion – a must for any child, and for anyone who has survived childhood.
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Recent reviews
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I loved that the author gave Bradley a really imaginative brain. I know this because Bradley makes up lots of funny, quick-witted stories with his animal figurines. I enjoyed that the characters of Bradley and Claudia evolved as the story progressed. If you are planning on reading this book I think it’s for any age so DEFINITELY read it!
20 November 2021
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loved it so much you should definitely read it because it will leave you laughing in stitches . It’s extremely humorous NO#1!
23 May 2017
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So funny!
5 March 2016
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i like it when jeff go’s to the girls bathroom it is so funny.
4 October 2015
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So far, this book is really moving and also has a large amount of humour too. I love both Carla and Bradley. I am reading this book at school (my friend is also) and we are both really enjoying it yet. I’m currently on chapter 34 and I really can’t wait to get to school each day to read on. So far, I think the book could potentially be my favourite ever. Anyone who is contemplating this book… Definitely READ IT!
6 January 2015
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Authors
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Louis Sachar
Louis Sachar is an award-winning author of over twenty-one books for children, and is best known for Holes, which won the prestigious Newbery Medal.
Awards
Louis has won many awards including the 1999 Newbery and Caldecott awards – the most prestigious American awards in children’s literature for Holes.
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