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Betsy Duffey
CODY UNPLUGGED
Illustrated by Ellen Thompson
“Duffey’s gentle humor and insight
into the hopes and fears of a nine-yearold
make this book appealing. Short
chapters, concise descriptions, and lots of
action will grab readers just beginning to
tackle chapter books.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, H, IN, SLJ
Puffin Chapters
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 2001
978-0-14-131240-8 $4.99
THE GADGET WAR
Illustrated by Janet Wilson
Kelly Sparks is the gadget wiz of her
third-grade glass until Albert Einstein
Jones appears. Albert’s been to Young
Inventors’ Camp, and he’s determined
to prove who the “real” gadget wiz is.
“On target for most kids beginning to
read chapter books, this short novel
features...a strong sense of the drama and
comedy of the third-grade classroom.”
—Booklist
Rec: BL, C, CR, H, HG, K, SLJ
Puffin Chapters
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 80 pp. 1994/2000
978-0-14-130708-4 $4.99
HEY, NEW KID!
Illustrated by Ellen Thompson
“Because he’s dreading being the
new kid in school, Cody,...[a] third
grader, transforms himself into Super
Cody....[He] tells everyone he’s a worldclass
skater, that he has a pet emu, and
that his father is an FBI agent. But rather
than making the transition smoother, his
new image only causes embarassment....
But thanks to a supportive mother, an
understanding teacher, a few kids willing
to give him a chance, and a science project,
he makes friends. Duffey’s characters
display a wide variety of realistic emotions,
and students will readily identify
with them.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BL, SLJ
Puffin Chapters
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 80 pp. 1998
978-0-14-038439-0 $4.99
HOW TO BE COOL
IN THE THIRD GRADE
Illustrated by Janet Wilson
It’s Robbie’s first day of third grade—
new clothes, new notebooks, and a
new chance to be cool. But it’s harder
than he thinks to avoid his mother’s
kisses at the bus stop, and the class bully
tells everyone that Robbie wears Super
Heroes underwear. Will Robbie ever
reach coolness? “Duffey is well tunedin
to third-grade cool....Readers will be
glad to find their own concerns on nearly
every page.” —Kirkus
Rec: K, PC, R, SLJ
Puffin Chapters
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 80 pp. 1999
978-0-14-130466-3 $4.99
Spotlight on Cody
THE MATH WIZ
Illustrated by Janet Wilson
When Marty Malone starts third grade,
he learns that being a math wiz won’t
stop him from getting picked last (or
picked on) in gym class. But what if
Marty makes a friend in class—and what
if that friend is a math wiz, too?
Rec: BL, CR, E, H, HG, K, SLJ
Puffin Chapters
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 80 pp. 1993
978-0-14-038647-9 $4.99
SPOTLIGHT ON CODY
Illustrated by Ellen Thompson
The third-grade talent show is fast
approaching, and Cody Michaels is destined
for stardom...if only he can come
up with an act. But when a birthday
card provides some unexpected inspiration,
Cody discovers that being behind
the scenes is even more fulfilling than
looking good in the spotlight. “Duffey’s
subtle sense of humor, coupled with a
deep empathy for the highs and lows of
an ordinary third-grader, warrant this
fourth book about Cody its own humble
place in the spotlight.” —Horn Book
Rec: H, SLJ
Puffin Chapters
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 80 pp. 2000
978-0-14-130987-3 $4.99
VIRTUAL CODY
Illustrated by Ellen Thompson
“What’s in a name? That’s what thirdgrader
Cody wants to know. More
particularly, he wants to find out what’s
‘in’ his. And it better not be something
that his nemesis P.J. can use to tease him.
When he discovers his namesake was a
dog, he’s sure his life is over. What a surprise
to find out that P.J. has problems
of her own...Warm, winning, and lots of
fun.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, C, F, H, HG, K, SLJ
Puffin Chapters
5 1/16 x 7 3/4 96 pp. 1999
978-0-14-130350-5 $4.99
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