Rhyme Schemer: (Book for Middle School Kids, Middle Grade Novel, In Verse Novel for Boys)
Description
Kevin has a bad attitude. He's the one who laughs when you trip and fall. In fact, he may have been the one who tripped you in the first place. He has a real knack for rubbing people the wrong way—and he's even figured out a secret way to do it with poems. But what happens when the tables are turned and he is the one getting picked on? Rhyme Schemer is a touching and hilarious middle-grade novel in verse about one seventh grader's journey from bully-er to bully-ee, as he learns about friendship, family, and the influence that words can have on people's lives.
Praise for Rhyme Schemer: (Book for Middle School Kids, Middle Grade Novel, In Verse Novel for Boys)
"In the richly imaginative Rhyme Schemer (which I laughed through on a 90 minute plane ride) K.A. Holt's sparkling poetry is akin to Cliff Huxtable's loonylook--eccentric, entertaining, essential. From the first Flaming Turtle to the last Shrieking Tornado, all I could think was, just like Kevin (her 7th Grade poet narrator), verse novels will never be the same. . "--Kwame Alexander, author of The Crossover
"This transformative tale offers important lessons for all persuasions of middle graders, whether bullies or targets, complicit or horrified bystanders."--Kirkus Reviews
"A strong anti-bullying message. ideal for classroom use."-School Library Journal
"A delightful story with just the right amount of boy language, wonderful free verse poetry, and underlying messages."--Library Media Connection, starred review
"Bullies, those bullied, and bystanders alike will be left with much to ponder."--Publishers Weekly
"This transformative tale offers important lessons for all persuasions of middle graders, whether bullies or targets, complicit or horrified bystanders."--Kirkus Reviews
"Bullies, those bullied, and bystanders alike will be left with much to ponder."--Publishers Weekly
"A strong anti-bullying message. ideal for classroom use."-School Library Journal
"The book closes with a smile and a very important middle school reminder: Be Kind. "--Reading Today
"Poetry-writing seventh-grade bully both is believable and sympathetic, and his voice rings totally authentic."-Booklist
"A delightful story with just the right amount of boy language, wonderful free verse poetry, and underlying messages."--Library Media Connection, starred review
"A strong anti-bullying message. ideal for classroom use."-School Library Journal
"A delightful story with just the right amount of boy language, wonderful free verse poetry, and underlying messages."--Library Media Connection, starred review
"The book closes with a smile and a very important middle school reminder: Be Kind. "--Reading Today
"In the richly imaginative Rhyme Schemer (which I laughed through on a 90 minute plane ride) K.A. Holt's sparkling poetry is akin to Cliff Huxtable's loonylook--eccentric, entertaining, essential. From the first Flaming Turtle to the last Shrieking Tornado, all I could think was, just like Kevin (her 7th Grade poet narrator), verse novels will never be the same. . "--Kwame Alexander, author of The Crossover
"This transformative tale offers important lessons for all persuasions of middle graders, whether bullies or targets, complicit or horrified bystanders."--Kirkus Reviews
"Poetry-writing seventh-grade bully both is believable and sympathetic, and his voice rings totally authentic."-Booklist
"The book closes with a smile and a very important middle school reminder: Be Kind. "--Reading Today
"Poetry-writing seventh-grade bully both is believable and sympathetic, and his voice rings totally authentic."-Booklist
"In the richly imaginative Rhyme Schemer (which I laughed through on a 90 minute plane ride) K.A. Holt's sparkling poetry is akin to Cliff Huxtable's loonylook--eccentric, entertaining, essential. From the first Flaming Turtle to the last Shrieking Tornado, all I could think was, just like Kevin (her 7th Grade poet narrator), verse novels will never be the same. . "--Kwame Alexander, author of The Crossover
"Bullies, those bullied, and bystanders alike will be left with much to ponder."--Publishers Weekly