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The Unluckiest Kid in the Universe

by Martha Anne Giddens

56 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #05-2833; ISBN 1-4120-7935-7; US$9.95, C$11.44, EUR8.17, £5.72

Why does intelligent and witty John Cooper declare he's the unluckiest kid ever born? Wait until you read his three good reasons. Or maybe, it's those toenails!

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Twelve-year old John Wayne Cooper considers himself to be the unluckiest kid ever born. Why? He's got it all figured out and shares his three good reasons. He mixes wry wit with sarcastic humor to describe experiences of his summer with Grandpa, his pet squirrel, his friends and his first love. He tells his story as only an adolescent can, exploring such questions as, "Where did I come from?" to "Why are there flying fish?" Kids will easily relate to his language, finding John's antics and ideas to be hilarious. By the way, how do you say "water"? Adults will laugh out loud as they gain insight into how adolescents think and ponder questions about life and its inevitable situations. Parents will appreciate the transformation of John from sarcastic malcontent to thoughtful and insightful enjoyer of life.

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About the Author

Martha Anne Giddens is a 25-year veteran teacher; most of those years spent teaching middle school math and science. She knows how the adolescent mind works as is evident in her writing from their point-of-view. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of West Florida, a Masters Degree in Education from the University of North Florida and is also certified in Educational Leadership. Over the years, she has shared her love of learning with hundreds of students and enjoyed making learning fun. She was twice voted Teacher of the Year by her fellow teachers, and once District Teacher of the Year, which put her in the running for Florida Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Giddens lives in Florida with her husband of 28 years. She has two children and her first grandchild was recently born.

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