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Knucklehead

Jon Scieszka
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Knucklehead

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Jon Scieszka

Knucklehead

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Flint, Michigan • 1950s-1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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Super Short Summary

Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka is a humorous memoir recounting his adventures growing up in a family of six boys. Through a series of brief, illustrated chapters, Scieszka describes playful and mischievous childhood exploits, such as supplementing the family Nativity scene with toy figures, setting small fires, and dealing with bodily fluids, all inspired by his lively and chaotic home life in Michigan.

Humorous

Nostalgic

Playful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

5,158 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jon Scieszka's Knucklehead receives praise for its humor and relatability, drawing on the author's childhood tales to engage young readers. Critics commend its genuine voice and nostalgic charm. However, some note that the episodic structure may lack cohesion. Overall, the memoir is celebrated for its entertaining and accessible storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Knucklehead?

Readers who enjoy Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka typically have a taste for humorous, autobiographical stories reflecting on childhood antics. Similar to the audience of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, these readers appreciate lighthearted, relatable narratives presented in an engaging, often laugh-out-loud style.

4.4

5,158 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Flint, Michigan • 1950s-1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

750L

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