59
59
Jan 14, 2010
01/10
by
Fleischman, Sid, 1920-; Lorraine, Walter H
texts
eye 59
favorite 2
comment 0
"An Atlantic Monthly Press book."
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
205
205
Feb 20, 2014
02/14
by
Fitzgerald, John Dennis; Mayer, Mercer, 1943- illus
texts
eye 205
favorite 1
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During summer vacation in 1898, J.D. arrives at a means of reforming his older brother, The Great brain, and ending his career as a swindler
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
60
60
Feb 24, 2010
02/10
by
Fleischman, Sid, 1920-; Von Schmidt, Eric, illus
texts
eye 60
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comment 0
"An Atlantic Monthly Press book."
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
74
74
Sep 8, 2011
09/11
by
Marshall, Edward; Marshall, James, 1942-1992, illustrator
texts
eye 74
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Originally published: New York : Dial Press, 1982
Topics: Humorous stories, Foxes, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
45
45
Mar 8, 2010
03/10
by
Hurd, Edith Thacher, 1910-1997; Hurd, Clement, 1908-1988, ill
texts
eye 45
favorite 3
comment 0
Miss Mugs comes to stay with Suzie, and washes everything in sight, then finds nothing clean enough for her taste when they go the zoo
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
337
337
May 12, 2010
05/10
by
Lindgren, Astrid, 1907-2002; Glanzman, Louis S., 1922-
texts
eye 337
favorite 4
comment 0
Reprint. Originally published: New York : Viking, 1950
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
66
66
Jul 1, 2010
07/10
by
Krahn, Fernando
texts
eye 66
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Harry Minus and his "numerous" family spend an enjoyable day in the country, picnicking, admiring the scenery, and putting up a portable tree house
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
318
318
Mar 24, 2010
03/10
by
Viorst, Judith; Cruz, Ray, ill
texts
eye 318
favorite 3
comment 0
On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. Alexander wakes up to a bad day & things get progressively worse as the hours wear on, until he thinks he may escape it all & go to Australia. On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair. And it got worse......
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
120
120
Dec 6, 2012
12/12
by
Parish, Peggy; Siebel, Fritz, illustrator; Tripp, Wallace, illustrator
texts
eye 120
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comment 0
Amelia Bedelia--Come back, Amelia Bedelia--Play ball, Amelia Bedelia
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Misunderstandings
14
14
Sep 29, 2018
09/18
by
Jamieson, Pat
texts
eye 14
favorite 0
comment 0
[24] pages : 21 cm
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
173
173
Jan 3, 2012
01/12
by
Fitzgerald, John Dennis; Mayer, Mercer, 1943-
texts
eye 173
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Wheeler-dealer -- Born loser -- Frankie Pennyworth -- Cutting Frankie's mental block -- Frankie takes over -- Escape of Cal Roberts -- Hostage -- My little brain against Cal Roberts
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
281
281
Mar 11, 2015
03/15
by
Fitzgerald, John Dennis; Mayer, Mercer, 1943-
texts
eye 281
favorite 4
comment 0
The exploits of the Great Brain of Adenville, Utah are described by his younger brother, frequently the victim of the Great Brain's schemes for gaining prestige or money
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
75
75
Feb 3, 2010
02/10
by
Christian, Mary Blount; Madden, Don, 1927- illus
texts
eye 75
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comment 0
Three children try to explain to their mother the chain of events that brought havoc to the household during her twenty minute absence
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
59
59
Sep 20, 2010
09/10
by
Haywood, Carolyn, 1898-1990
texts
eye 59
favorite 0
comment 0
Eddie finds a list of special days to celebrate and adventures escalate from there
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
232
232
Jul 28, 2010
07/10
by
Fitzgerald, John Dennis; Mayer, Mercer, 1943- ill
texts
eye 232
favorite 1
comment 0
Reprinted by arrangement with The Dial Press
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
93
93
Mar 30, 2010
03/10
by
Griffiths, Andy, 1961-; Denton, Terry
texts
eye 93
favorite 2
comment 0
Playing dead -- Cockroach -- Gorillagram -- Nick-knockers anonymous -- Tell yer mom I saved ya! -- Emergency spew relish -- Beat the bomb! -- Born to die -- Invisipills -- A terrible Christmas and a crappy New Year
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
49
49
Dec 21, 2009
12/09
by
Rounds, Glen, 1906-2002
texts
eye 49
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comment 0
Finding that the old lion he is given in trade is totally useless except for his roar, Mr. Yowder attempts to capitalize on that one asset
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
37
37
Dec 10, 2010
12/10
by
Godden, Rumer, 1907-1998; Roy, Jeroo, ill
texts
eye 37
favorite 1
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When he inadvertently captures the tiger that has been terrorizing the neighborhood, a poor potter not only gains fame and fortune but the unwanted honor of leading the Raja's army against an invading enemy
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
185
185
Feb 22, 2010
02/10
by
Viorst, Judith; Cruz, Ray
texts
eye 185
favorite 3
comment 0
On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
22
22
Jul 27, 2010
07/10
by
Ridley, Philip
texts
eye 22
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comment 0
In searching for an eccentric old woman's jewel-encrusted turtle, Dakota and Treacle tangle with a recluse author and almost become a midnight menu for mutant eels
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
21
21
Mar 31, 2018
03/18
by
Brett, Ivan
texts
eye 21
favorite 0
comment 0
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
159
159
Sep 30, 2011
09/11
by
McCloskey, Robert, 1914-2003
texts
eye 159
favorite 6
comment 0
"First published in 1943."
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
275
275
Feb 3, 2010
02/10
by
Smith, Robert Kimmel, 1930-; Fiammenghi, Gioia, illus
texts
eye 275
favorite 2
comment 0
A Yearling book
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
60
60
Nov 9, 2010
11/10
by
Chaikin, Miriam; Krahn, Fernando, illus
texts
eye 60
favorite 0
comment 0
Hardlucky learns that he really isn't unlucky, just stupid--and the best cure for that is thinking
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
63
63
Aug 10, 2010
08/10
by
Stanley, George Edward
texts
eye 63
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Miss Westminster and her singing and dancing pupils accept a summer engagement to entertain at Franco's Famous Italian Spaghetti Inn and Overnight Campground and become entangled in an incredible adventure involving, among others, the infamous Pasta Nostra
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
211
211
Jul 8, 2010
07/10
by
Doyle, Roddy, 1958-; Ajhar, Brian, ill
texts
eye 211
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A talking dog, the Mack children, and the small elf-like Gigglers themselves must try to stop the prank that the Gigglers have mistakenly set in motion to punish Mr. Mack for being mean to his children
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
48
48
Feb 3, 2010
02/10
by
Dahl, Roald; Blake, Quentin
texts
eye 48
favorite 1
comment 0
The misadventures of two terrible old people who enjoy playing nasty tricks and are finally outwitted by a family of monkeys
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
8
8.0
May 23, 2018
05/18
by
Abbott, Tony;Savastano, Lori
texts
eye 8
favorite 0
comment 0
98 pages : 20 cm
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
157
157
Jun 1, 2010
06/10
by
Allard, Harry; Marshall, James, 1942-1992, joint author
texts
eye 157
favorite 4
comment 1
Reprint: Originally published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c1981
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
81
81
Nov 10, 2010
11/10
by
Cresswell, Helen; Mars, W. T. (Witold T.), ill
texts
eye 81
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comment 0
Chronicles the events and preparations that led to the making of the piemakers' masterpiece, a pie so huge its dish had to be floated down river from the foundry
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
67
67
Nov 22, 2010
11/10
by
Joyce, William, 1957-
texts
eye 67
favorite 5
comment 1
"Ages 4-8"--Jacket
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Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
181
181
Mar 10, 2010
03/10
by
Fitzgerald, John Dennis; Mayer, Mercer, 1943- ill
texts
eye 181
favorite 0
comment 0
"A Yearling book."
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
334
334
May 14, 2010
05/10
by
Fitzgerald, John Dennis; Mayer, Mercer, 1943-
texts
eye 334
favorite 1
comment 0
In turn-of-the-century Mormon Utah, The Great Brain struggles to stay reformed now that his friends have threatened to ostracize him if he pulls even one more swindle
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
339
339
Nov 9, 2009
11/09
by
McCloskey, Robert, 1914-2003
texts
eye 339
favorite 4
comment 0
"First published in 1943."
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories
99
99
Sep 3, 2010
09/10
by
Doyle, Roddy, 1958-; Ajhar, Brian, ill
texts
eye 99
favorite 2
comment 0
When Rudolph comes down with the flu, it's up to Rover the dog and the Mack children to help Santa complete his Christmas deliveries
Topics: Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Christmas
22
22
Nov 19, 2010
11/10
by
Hall, Lynn
texts
eye 22
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comment 0
Jealous of a pretty and popular new student, thirteen-year-old Dagmar decides to get even with humorous results
Topics: Jealousy, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
40
40
Oct 5, 2010
10/10
by
Hall, Lynn
texts
eye 40
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Relates the amusing holiday misadventures of Zelda Hammersmith, whose good intentions only lead to trouble
Topics: Holidays, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
164
164
May 4, 2010
05/10
by
Brown, Jeff, 1926-2003
texts
eye 164
favorite 2
comment 0
Originally published: New York : HarperCollins, 1964
Topics: Humorous stories, Boys, Humorous stories
52
52
Aug 13, 2010
08/10
by
McDonald, Megan; Reynolds, Peter, 1961- ill
texts
eye 52
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comment 0
After learning about the American Revolution on a family trip to Boston, Massachusetts, Judy Moody makes her own Declaration of Independence and tries to prove that she is responsible enough to have more freedoms, such as a higher allowance and her own bathroom
Topics: Responsibility, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
196
196
May 21, 2010
05/10
by
Robinson, Barbara
texts
eye 196
favorite 3
comment 0
Sequel to: The best Christmas pageant ever
Topics: Schools, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
113
113
Jul 28, 2010
07/10
by
Allard, Harry; Marshall, James, 1942-1992, joint author
texts
eye 113
favorite 2
comment 0
The Stupid family celebrates the children's awful report cards by inviting their relatives to a costume party
Topics: Humorous stories, Parties, Humorous stories
406
406
Nov 24, 2009
11/09
by
Sachar, Louis, 1954-; Schick, Joel, ill
texts
eye 406
favorite 3
comment 0
Reprint: Originally published: New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, c1989
Topics: Schools, Humorous stories, Humorous stories
31
31
Aug 18, 2011
08/11
by
Greenwald, Sheila
texts
eye 31
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comment 0
An eleven-year-old girl sets up her own lending library in competition with the New York Public Library and finds herself involved in more than she bargained for
Topics: Libraries, Humorous stories, Libraries, Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Libraries
212
212
Oct 25, 2012
10/12
by
Fitzgerald, John Dennis; Mayer, Mercer, 1943-
texts
eye 212
favorite 2
comment 0
In 1896 the Great Brain of Adenville, Utah, is almost twelve years old and more mischievous than ever in his practical jokes and schemes against everyone in town
Topics: Brothers, Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Brothers, Humorous stories
28
28
Dec 17, 2012
12/12
by
McDonald, Megan, author; Reynolds, Peter, 1961- illustrator
texts
eye 28
favorite 0
comment 0
After learning about the American Revolution on a family trip to Boston, Massachusetts, Judy Moody makes her own Declaration of Independence and tries to prove that she is responsible enough to have more freedoms, such as a higher allowance and her own bathroom
Topics: Responsibility, Humorous stories, Responsibility, Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Responsibility
17
17
Nov 16, 2012
11/12
by
Egielski, Richard
texts
eye 17
favorite 0
comment 0
Reprint: Originally published: New York : HarperCollins, ©1995
Topics: Insects, Humorous stories, Insects, Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Insects
229
229
Jun 29, 2012
06/12
by
Sachar, Louis, 1954-; McCauley, Adam, illustrator
texts
eye 229
favorite 5
comment 0
Unusual things continue to happen in the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story
Topics: Schools, Humorous stories, Schools, Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Schools
48
48
Oct 12, 2010
10/10
by
Aiken, Joan, 1924-2004; Blake, Quentin, ill
texts
eye 48
favorite 2
comment 0
Reprint. Originally published: London : J. Cape, c1985
Topics: Ravens, Humorous stories, Ravens, Humorous stories, Ravens, Humorous stories
11
11
Jul 18, 2013
07/13
by
Egielski, Richard
texts
eye 11
favorite 0
comment 0
Reprint: Originally published: New York : HarperCollins, ©1995
Topics: Insects, Humorous stories, Insects, Humorous stories, Humorous stories, Insects
