Best friends Raymond and Graham have waited their whole lives for fourth grade, when theyll rule the school at East Millcreek Elementary. But things dont go quite as planned when Raymond gets stuck with the most embarrassing line in the school play! Can he find a way out of it, or will he be humiliated in front of everyone? Filled with memorable characters, side-splitting moments, and goofy black-andwhite illustrations, this series is sure to tickle kids funny bones!
*Winner of the 2010 - 2011 New Mexico Land of Enchantment Book Award!
*2010 - 2011 Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award Nominee
Its time for the fourth grades annual hoedown, and best friends Raymond and Graham are ready to wow the whole school with their great dance moves. But Raymond faces a tough choice when its time to pick a dance partner: the most annoying girl in the classor his teacher! Whats a fourth-grade man to do?
The second book in the Raymond and Graham series is full of goofy illustrations and huge laughs from this hilarious duo!
Best friends Raymond and Graham cant wait to defeat their rival team and win the Little League championship, impressing the girls they like and shaming their school bully in the process. But things dont go exactly as planned . . .
Best friends Raymond and Graham are determined to be the coolest kids at Camp Grizzly this summer. But soon they find themselves in a war between their patrol and a rival cabin! Can Raymond and Graham save their reputations, or will they be forever branded as Camp Grizzlys biggest geeks?
In this fourth book in the hilarious series, Raymond and Graham learn about stealing underwear, eating worms, and the importance of friendship.
From School Library Journal (Raymond and Graham Rule the School)
Grade 2-4 rollicking, laugh-out-loud look at fourth grade through the eyes of two lifelong pals. The boys figure that this year, since they are the oldest kids at East Millcreek Elementary, they'll rule the school, but nothing seems to work out as planned. First, Raymond ends up having the creepiest teacher ever, then Graham accidentally shaves off his own eyebrow. After auditions for the school play, Raymond, who covets the role of Scrooge, gets a small part with a silly line about plum pudding. Faced with more ups and downsand one hilarious situation after anotherthe boys begin to wonder if fourth grade will turn out to be a total disaster. Narrated by Raymond, this story is filled with nonstop action and kid-friendly humor. Done in an exaggerated cartoon style, Curtis's occasional black-and-white illustrations perfectly suit the tone of the text. Fans of Dav Pilkey's "Captain Underpants" series (Scholastic) or Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Abrams, 2007) are in for big fun involving prunes, false teeth, misplaced first kisses, and two true-blue friends.Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA . Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"Knudson's focus on sports adds some flair to a series that is already winning fans." -Kirkus Reviews
Midwest Book Review
A fun camping tale packed with hilarious events. Mike Knudson's RAYMOND & GRAHAM: COOL CAMPERS receives Stacy Curtis' inviting drawings and tells of best friends who are slated to be the 'coolest' kids in camp - until they meet up with strange bunkmates who may steal their thunder. Readers in grades 3-5 will find this a fun camping tale packed with hilarious events.
The authors draw a bead on the fourth-grade funny bone and hit a bull's-eye. -Kirkus Reviews
From School Library Journal (Raymond and Graham Bases Loaded)
Gr 3 - 5 Best friends Raymond and Graham are hopeful that they will win the Little League championship as well as the affections of their prospective grade-school crushes, and maybe even enjoy an entire school week with a substitute teacher. But there are a few obstacles in the way, including a bully, an embarrassing mishap involving yellow Gatorade, and the unfortunate circumstance of Raymond's mom being the sub. Filled with tame humor, a few family high jinks, and baseball plays aplenty, this story will likely appeal to young baseball fans and anyone who enjoyed Raymond and Graham Rule the School (Viking, 2008).Jessica Marie, Renton Public Library, WA
From School Library Journal (Raymond and Graham Dancing Dudes)
Grade 3-5 humorous, lighthearted look at the beginning of the tween years, illustrated with amusing cartoon drawings. When Raymond is labeled a "baby" by the class bully, he turns to his friend Graham for lessons on how to be a manly fourth grader. He needs advice right away because within the next few weeks his class will have a Valentine's party and perform a square dance in front of other students. The boys finagle to get their favorite girls for partners, but misfortune strikes when Raymond volunteers for a job before he hears exactly what it will be. As an extra boy, he will dance with their elderly teacher. To make things worse, his grandfather accompanies him to a "maturation" program on developing bodies and speaks up with some embarrassing comments. By the time the dance program is over, Raymond discovers that he is well on the way to becoming a fine young man. This book will appeal to readers moving on from Suzy Kline's "Horrible Harry" (Viking) and Louis Sachar's "Marvin Redpost" (Random) series, and to those who like Jake Drake and Herbie Jones.Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.
2010 - 2011 New Mexico
Land of Enchantment Book Award
Winner!
2009 - 2010 Dover New Hampshire
Cochecho Readers Award
Nominee
2010 - 2011 Pennsylvania
Young Readers' Choice
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