Revenge of the Green Banana

If you ever went to Catholic school, or never went to Catholic school, you need to read this funny, smart, kid-true book. It explains everything. Jon Scieszka, author of Time Warp Trio and The Stinky Cheese ManJimmy Murphys sixth grade teacher, Sister Angelica Rose, is out to get him. She humiliates him in class and punishes him when he hasnt done anything wrong. She even forces him to perform onstage with second graders, wearing a giant green banana costume.A classic underachiever with a talent for trouble, Jimmy wants revenge, and with his friends he plans a prank that will embarrass Sister Angelica in front of the whole school. What could possibly go wrong?"e;This is a light and funny coming of age story. Even students who do not attend parochial school can identify with Jimmy and the struggles that he and his friends go through. The characters are all dynamic and the reader will want to know more about them all. This is a quick and enjoyable read that any upper elementary student will enjoy."e;School Library ConnectionA Junior Literary Guild Selection