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121 Express
Contributor(s): Polak, Monique (Author)

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ISBN: 1551439786     ISBN-13: 9781551439785
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
OUR PRICE: $14.41  

Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2008
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Annotation: The students of the 121 express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2007940721
Age Level: 10-14
Grade Level: 5-9
Lexile Measure: 620 HL (High-Low)
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.91" W x 6.67" L (0.36 lbs) 104 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary
Features: Ikids, Price on Product
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 353 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 353 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 122464
Reading Level: 4.2   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 2.0
 
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The students of the 121 express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes and elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.

Contributor Bio(s): Polak, Monique: - Monique Polak is the author of over twenty novels for kids and young adults. She has also written two nonfiction books for kids as well as a board book for toddlers. Monique teaches English literature, creative writing and humanities at Marianopolis College in Montreal.
 
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