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121 Express
Contributor(s): Polak, Monique (Author)

ISBN: 155143976X ISBN-13: 9781551439761
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: March 2008
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Annotation: The students of the 121 express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education

Dewey: FIC

Age Level: 9-12

Grade Level: 4-7

Lexile Measure: 620 HL (High-Low)

Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.2" W x 6.9" L (0.25 lbs) 144 pages

Themes:
- Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary

Features: Ikids, Price on Product

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 353 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 353 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 122464
Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
The students of the 121 Express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.

Contributor Bio(s): Polak, Monique: - Monique Polak is the author of over twenty novels for kids and young adults. She has also written two nonfiction books for kids as well as a board book for toddlers. Monique teaches English literature, creative writing and humanities at Marianopolis College in Montreal.

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