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Technically, It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems
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Technically, It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems Paperback - 2004

by John Grandits

An 11-year-old boy named Robert voices typical--and not so typical--middle-grade concerns in this unique, memorable collection of hilarious poems.


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An eleven-year-old boy named Robert voices typical—and not so typical—middle-grade concerns in this unique, memorable collection of hilarious poems. His musings cover the usual stuff, like pizza, homework, thank-you notes, and his annoying older sister. In addition, he speculates about professional wrestling for animals, wonders why no one makes scratch-and-sniff fart stickers, designs the ultimate roller coaster (complete with poisonous spiders), and deconstructs the origins of a new word, snarpy. A playful layout and ingenious graphics extend the wry humor that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

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An eleven-year-old boy named Robert voices typical--and not so typical--middle-grade concerns in this unique, memorable collection of hilarious poems. His musings cover the usual stuff, like pizza, homework, thank-you notes, and his annoying older sister. In addition, he speculates about professional wrestling for animals, wonders why no one makes scratch-and-sniff fart stickers, designs the ultimate roller coaster (complete with poisonous spiders), and deconstructs the origins of a new word, snarpy. A playful layout and ingenious graphics extend the wry humor that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

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  • Title Technically, It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems
  • Author John Grandits
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition None
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books
  • Date 2004-10-18
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780618503612 / 0618503617
  • Weight 0.29 lbs (0.13 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.03 x 6.58 x 0.16 in (22.94 x 16.71 x 0.41 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 7
  • Library of Congress subjects Children's poetry, American, Concrete poetry, American
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004000231
  • Dewey Decimal Code 811.6

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Citations

  • Booklist, 12/15/2004, Page 739
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 01/01/2005, Page 210
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2005, Page 152
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 10/15/2004, Page 1006
  • Publishers Weekly, 12/06/2004, Page 61
  • School Library Journal, 04/01/2005, Page 56
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