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Class Clown

Johanna Hurwitz
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Class Clown

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1988

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Johanna Hurwitz

Class Clown

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Humor

Children`s Literature
Setting

New York City • 1980s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

1988

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

670L

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Super Short Summary

Class Clown by Johanna Hurwitz follows a young person named Lucas Cott, often called disruptive in school. Despite this, Lucas wants to show teachers his capabilities. As Lucas navigates school experiences, his journey reveals different facets of his personality, helping peers and teachers see beyond his class clown persona.

Humorous

Playful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.0

589 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Class Clown by Johanna Hurwitz is praised for its humor and relatable depiction of classroom life. Readers appreciate the character development and engaging storyline, making it enjoyable for young audiences. However, some reviews suggest the narrative might not captivate older readers due to its predictability. Overall, it remains a charming read for children.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Class Clown?

A reader who enjoys Class Clown by Johanna Hurwitz likely appreciates humorous, realistic fiction centered around school life. Similar to fans of Beverly Cleary's Ramona series or Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, they enjoy relatable, youthful antics and character-driven narratives in a classroom setting.

4.0

589 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Humor

Children`s Literature
Setting

New York City • 1980s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

1988

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

670L

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