This book was originally published as "The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of 5th Grade."

The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School

Derby, Ken

Scholastic. Inc.

Over 122,000 copies in print!
Originally published as The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of 5th Grade, but now it has a new cover and a new title, The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School. It is the same humorous book with the same humorous story that kids love!
An International Reading Association and Children's Book Council "Children's Choices" Honor Book
An Alabama "Children's Choice Book Award Program" Winner
"Nonstop wacky action." - School Library Journal
"A quick, fun read that will appeal to would-be show-offs everywhere." - Booklist
"This very funny, very silly book is filled with kids, teachers and parents who will make you laugh - when you're not chuckling about Tony's latest antics." -The Washington Post
Summary: Anthony Madison, a.k.a. Tony Baloney, can't get enough of the Late Show with David Letterman. He loves the Late Show and will stop at nothing to get himself on the program. But to get from Kansas City to New York City, he'll have to pull out all the stops. With his own brand of Top Ten lists, and stunts that range from photocopying his hinder to taking to the field in a bear suit at a professional football game, Tony takes the NFL, MTV, New York City, the Hells Angels, his teacher, friends, family, and readers on an uproarious ride to remember.
Hey kids! Have fun submitting your own hilarious Top Ten lists online at Top Ten School! And . . . you can become an official member of the Top Ten Rockers at Top Ten School!
Hardcover originally published by Holiday House. Paperback originally published by Scholastic. Paperback re-released by Illusion Publishing.

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Another hilarious first-day-of-school story from International Reading Association and Children's Book Council “Children’s Choices” award winning author, Ken Derby!
“Don’t read this book if you are nervous about falling off a chair or out of bed when you are reading. This is a very funny story and sure to be a big hit!” —JOHANNA HURWITZ, award-winning author of more than sixty popular books for children
Harley Patrick Davidsun, the zany biker/rocker/teacher dude from The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School, is back! And his classroom is not what one would call “traditional.” He’s nicknamed it “The Fourth Grade Loony Bin,” and that’s exactly what it is, especially when he pits the boys against the girls in a contest to win a ride on his chopped motorcycle. Humorous events – ranging from a flatulence test to Kiss-A-Mania – mean you'll never know what's going to happen next. So step into the Loony Bin and find out who wins the wacky contest. You'll be glad you went along for the ride!
WARNING! Many things in this story are totally outrageous, and adults will say that such things could never happen in real life. But what do they know? Maybe somewhere, in some distant school, there really is a teacher like Harley P. Davidsun. At least, let’s hope so.

Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin

Another engaging book from International Reading Association and Children’s Book Council “Children’s Choices” award-winning author, Ken Derby “A narrative that retains its crispness without sacrificing its moments of drama, this biography provides a balanced and accurate overview of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), and is an excellent resource for young students.”—Dr. Elizabeth Miller, President of the Canadian Chapter of the Transylvanian Society of Dracula Dracula: The Real Story follows the intriguing life of the notorious Vlad Dracula, a little-known fifteenth century Romanian prince. Dracula’s saga as hostage, fugitive, and prisoner molded him into an influential and feared warlord caught between the powerful Ottoman and European Empires. His clever and ruthless war tactics — which earned him the savage nickname Vlad the Impaler — helped preserve his homeland and earned him respect from his enemies and compatriots alike. Many people today think of Dracula as a bloodsucking night demon that terrorized the living. Many Romanians of the fifteenth century considered him a hero who gave his life for his country. But to others, he was one of the cruelest villains of all time. Was he a bloodsucker, a hero, or a villain? Perhaps he was all three.

Dracula: The Real Story

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Special Ten-Year Anniversary Edition!
Over 124,000 copies in print!
Originally published as The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of 5th Grade, but now it has a new cover and a new title, The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School. It is the same humorous book with the same humorous story that kids love!
An International Reading Association and Children's Book Council "Children's Choices" Honor Book
An Alabama "Children's Choice Book Award Program" Winner
"Nonstop wacky action." - School Library Journal
"A quick, fun read that will appeal to would-be show-offs everywhere." - Booklist
"This very funny, very silly book is filled with kids, teachers and parents who will make you laugh - when you're not chuckling about Tony's latest antics." -The Washington Post
Summary: Anthony Madison, a.k.a. Tony Baloney, can't get enough of the Late Show with David Letterman. He loves the Late Show and will stop at nothing to get himself on the program. But to get from Kansas City to New York City, he'll have to pull out all the stops. With his own brand of Top Ten lists, and stunts that range from photocopying his hinder to taking to the field in a bear suit at a professional football game, Tony takes the NFL, MTV, New York City, the Hells Angels, his teacher, friends, family, and readers on an uproarious ride to remember.
Hardcover originally published by Holiday House. Paperback originally published by Scholastic. Paperback re-released by Illusion Publishing.

The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School: Ten-Year Anniversary Edition

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The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School

The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School

Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin

Dracula: The Real Story

The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School: Ten-Year Anniversary Edition