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Series: The Very Worst Ever
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A very unlucky kid worries his misfortune has rubbed off on his gifted friend in the sixth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Everyone knows the Golds: Olympic gold-medallists, all-star athletes who run everywhere they go. Their son and one of [REDACTED]’s best...
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A very unlucky kid worries his misfortune has rubbed off on his gifted friend in the sixth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!
Everyone knows the Golds: Olympic gold-medallists, all-star athletes who run everywhere they go. Their son and one of [REDACTED]’s best friends, Jake, is no different. But during gym class, a rare stroke of luck helps [REDACTED] score the most points during a scooter soccer game. Jake’s never been number two. Has [REDACTED] unwittingly traded luck with his gifted friend?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Series: The Very Worst Ever
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First Day, Worst Day
A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It’s the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means...Paperback$3300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Happy Gift Day to You
A very unlucky kid searches for the perfect birthday present for his rich friend in the fourth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Regina du Lar: mega-rich, video game creator, and one of [REDACTED]’s super cool new best friends. When she invites him to her birthday party, he’s thrilled to see the du Lar mansion for the...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pizza Party Pooper
A very unlucky kid accidentally finds himself in the race to win Student of the Month in the fifth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! The time has come to announce the Student of the Month, and [REDACTED] has no idea what all the fuss is about. Karla Wartsoff, on the other hand, is set on making...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Backstage Fright
A very unlucky kid breaks a leg—so to speak—when it’s time for the school play in the seventh book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! When the famous Mr. Shae Pierre arrives to direct [REDACTED]’s school play, he won’t accept anything but thespian perfection! It’s all about projecting your voice, commanding the stage with flair, and staring at...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Go for the Gold
A very unlucky kid worries his misfortune has rubbed off on his gifted friend in the sixth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Everyone knows the Golds: Olympic gold-medallists, all-star athletes who run everywhere they go. Their son and one of [REDACTED]’s best friends, Jake, is no different. But during gym class, a rare stroke of luck...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Flushed Away Water Park
A very unlucky kid splashes into a field trip at the water park in the eighth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] and his friends can’t wait for a fun day at PP Pools. It gets them out of school and the exciting destination is home to the Whirlpool—the longest, twistiest waterslide around! But when the...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pop Goes the Carnival
A very unlucky kid must create a booth for his school carnival while avoiding disaster in the second book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It’s carnival time at school, which means games, food, and fun rides! Not...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781665959520
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 November 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Little Simon
Illustration: f-c matte UV cvr w- spot gloss, emboss, holo foil; b&w halftone int illus
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Amy Jindra
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 186.0mm
Weight: 109g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Andy Nonamus has been writing for as long as he can remember. He lives in New York.
Amy Jindra is a Cleveland, Ohio, native with a passion for illustration. Ever since she can remember, she has been drawing everything and anything. She enjoys developing characters and scenes that tell a story, create a connection, and warm the heart. Amy is fueled and inspired by the arts, family and friends, and good sushi.
Also by Andy Nonamus
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First Day, Worst Day
A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It’s the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means...Paperback$3300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Happy Gift Day to You
A very unlucky kid searches for the perfect birthday present for his rich friend in the fourth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Regina du Lar: mega-rich, video game creator, and one of [REDACTED]’s super cool new best friends. When she invites him to her birthday party, he’s thrilled to see the du Lar mansion for the...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pizza Party Pooper
A very unlucky kid accidentally finds himself in the race to win Student of the Month in the fifth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! The time has come to announce the Student of the Month, and [REDACTED] has no idea what all the fuss is about. Karla Wartsoff, on the other hand, is set on making...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Backstage Fright
A very unlucky kid breaks a leg—so to speak—when it’s time for the school play in the seventh book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! When the famous Mr. Shae Pierre arrives to direct [REDACTED]’s school play, he won’t accept anything but thespian perfection! It’s all about projecting your voice, commanding the stage with flair, and staring at...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Flushed Away Water Park
A very unlucky kid splashes into a field trip at the water park in the eighth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] and his friends can’t wait for a fun day at PP Pools. It gets them out of school and the exciting destination is home to the Whirlpool—the longest, twistiest waterslide around! But when the...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pop Goes the Carnival
A very unlucky kid must create a booth for his school carnival while avoiding disaster in the second book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret—even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It’s carnival time at school, which means games, food, and fun rides! Not...PaperbackSold Out
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