Mice Don't Taste Like Chicken - Softcover

Scott Heydt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983010927 ISBN 13: 9780983010920

Publisher: Helm Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Sixth grade can be a zoo. Drew Harrington hopes so. He and his best friend, Jackson Harris, can't wait to join Bridgeton Elementary's legendary teacher, Mr. Cross, in a classroom inhabited by cantankerous lizards, an elusive iguana, and a 13-foot Burmese python named Prometheus. Drew begins the year evading perpetual grade-schooler and bully Joe Riaz. Joe's pursuit results in a broken arm-courtesy of Drew's best friend, Jackson Harris and departure from Bridgeton Elementary. Days later, Ryan, a military child, arrives. Jackson gravitates to Ryan, but Drew is suspicious. Ryan and Jackson humiliate social outcast, "Tinkle" Troy Schwartz in the bathroom, furthering Drew's suspicions. Drew vindicates Troy to Principal Major, and a betrayed Jackson ends their friendship.Will this year be as predictable as the past five? Or will this be the year that makes Drew realize mice don't taste like chicken?

About this title

About the Author:

SCOTT HEYDT grew up in suburban Philadelphia and now resides with his wife in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. An educational consultant in bullying, hazing, and diversity issues, Scott attributes his passion for and knowledge of writing to the great teachers who guided him in the past. Mice Don t Taste Like Chicken is Scott s second novel.

Review:

Mice Don't Taste Like Chicken is a fast-paced, fun romp of a book. Boys especially will love the authentic voice and the engaging cast of characters. The main character, Drew, is easy to like and readers will be pulling for him as he learns to balance his emotions in the face of adversity. Well-paced and full of excitement, Mice Don't Taste Like Chicken would make a great addition to any middle-grade library. --Amy Allgeyer Cook

Scott Heydt's Mice Don't Taste Like Chicken brilliantly captures the motivations and emotions of the typical sixth-grader. As both an author and the mother of a sixth-grader, I appreciate Heydt's insight into the day to day lives of kids on the cusp of puberty. His use of amphibians and reptiles within the story will not only fascinate young readers, but will also provide insight into their own metamorphosis into middle school students. Heydt has written another great book! --Penelope Przekop

About this edition

• Publisher: Helm Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0983010927
• ISBN 13: 9780983010920
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188
• Illustrator: Rich Aaron