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Class Clown
Lucas Cott is one of the smartest kids in Mrs. Hockaday's third grade -- but he is also the most rambunctious. Lucas doesn't mean to be the class clown, so he promises to try to behave, even though it doesn't sound like much fun. With the best intentions, Lucas still manages to cause the unexpected when he accidentally lets a yardful of autumn leaves loose in his classroom...more
Paperback, 112 pages
Published
August 1st 1988
by Scholastic Paperbacks
(first published 1901)
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The title of my book is “Class Clown” and it was written by Johanna Hurwitz. This book is a comedy and I chose to read it because I like funny stories. I could relate to the main character because sometimes, I like to make jokes in class. The main character is Lucas Cott, and he is a third grader who likes to make jokes in class. He is very smart, but is always getting in trouble. Mrs. Hockaday is the teacher. She is very strict, especially with Lucas. Cricket Kaufman is the smart girl of the cl...more
Class Clown written by Johanna Hurwitz is a smaller chapter book, about 112 pages, that is about a boy named Lucas Cott. He is the class clown of Mrs. Hochaday's third grade class. After continuous acts of disruptive behavior and causing lots of problems in his classroom, his teacher finally decides to inform his Mom of what exactly her son is doing. After reading the detailed letter from Lucas's teacher, his Mom really encourages him to try hard and get his act together. Surprisingly, he does j...more
Who doesn’t know a Lucas Cott. A rambunctious boy who tries to act right, but just can not figure it out at the beginning! His poor teacher, Mrs. Hockadays, she is the type of teacher you wonder how she really does it. This chapter book was fun, sweet, and kept me wanting to read. I really enjoyed how Lucas tried to listen to his mom about acting the write way. He attempted to act right and succeeded. Because of Lucas’s good behavior he was able to hold the lead role in the play he was in. He wa...more
Class Clown is a chapter book about a boy named Lucas Cott who is the class clown in Mrs. Hockaday's third grade classroom. Since he is so disruptive, his teacher sent a note home to his parents letting them know about his behavior. His mother encourages him to "turn over a new leaf" and start acting correctly in class. Accepting the challenge, he does what it takes to do better in class. He overachieves on his homework and even goes a whole day without speaking (thus not shouting out). Towards...more
This is my transitional as well as one of my book talks. This is a story of Lucas. He is always causing trouble in the class, until one day his teacher sends a letter home to his parents. When he finds out the teacher doesn't like his behavior, he kind of gets upset. He wants the teacher to like him so he promises he will try and behave. He still isn't perfect and he does try to be better. He sometimes doesn't see what he does wrong. When its time to "put their thinking caps on" and come up with...more
This book was about a little boy who thinks he can do any thing he wants to do like when hes in class he thinks he can yell out stuff and make jocks about things and people around hem and every time he does that he gets in trouble and gets yelleg at by the teacher.like if some one realy did that they whoulden't have any reminders they whould be sent to the office as fast as they can but first the teacher whould call them, call them on the speacker phone or send them a email. then the person who...more
Lucas Cott is one of those students you hope you don't get in your class, but then by the end of the year, you hate to see him go. I could see several of my students in this character. He is full of potential and you could see him grow throughout this book, short as it was. As an adult, I enjoyed this book, but I think younger readers would enjoy this book, too. It's funny and it has a good message about becoming the best you that you can be... and the endless possibilities of what you can becom...more
I'd been thinking about this book for some time, having read it when I was as kid. Much to my chagrin, I couldn't remember the author or title. Then, while browsing the children's section in the library one day, I found it! Imagine my delight at seeing this old friend again. If you know a young person who loves to laugh and can't seem to sit still in school, Class Clown is the book for them!
Lucas is a third grader in Mrs. Hockaday’s classroom and he is the most obstreperous student in the class. The teacher sends home a note to his mother and he vows to stop his bad behavior. Lucas improves his behavior and receives an award from his teacher at the end of the school year. Children can relate to the characters and the way they think in this book.
Lucas cott is one of the smartist kids in mrs.hockdays thrid grade class and lucas does not mean to be the class clown.At is home he had a messy breakfeast but almost at the end he had a bet befor that cricket kaufman came in the class room all happy and lucas made a bet!!!!!!!!!! and lucas was bord and restless in class.
This is a very comical book. A obstreperous third grader learns how to become a more well mannered student. This would be for upper elementary grades. Also, at least two new vocabulary words for the reader to learn that are clearly identifiable while reading.
This book is about a kid who is always goofing off in class to make his friends laugh but his teach don't like it, every time see tells him to do something he does he oppose.
I can connect this book to life because when I was in 4th grade there was this kid who always goofed off and he was always getting in trouble with the teachers and when the teacher called his parents that year the next year he was well behaved and listening to the teacher's every word.
I give this book 5 stars because even...more
I can connect this book to life because when I was in 4th grade there was this kid who always goofed off and he was always getting in trouble with the teachers and when the teacher called his parents that year the next year he was well behaved and listening to the teacher's every word.
I give this book 5 stars because even...more
I started reading books during my second grade. And yes, this is the first book I have completely finished reading and I thank Johanna Hurwitz for making me a certified book lover. :)
I liked this book a lot as a kid (even though I was the opposite of the class clown), and I re-read it recently and feel like it holds up pretty well for being 25 years old.
This book was great. I loved it. Im a very good reader. This book was easy. Trust me. Im an 8 year old boy and I loved this book. I give it a 5 star. I started it in 2012 June 3
i like this book a lot!
there´s a whole series about it
i like the part were Mr. mime comes and he gets suck in the chair and gets all the attention so when he gets out the mime gives him a imaginary ballon!
there´s a whole series about it
i like the part were Mr. mime comes and he gets suck in the chair and gets all the attention so when he gets out the mime gives him a imaginary ballon!
Nov 12, 2009
Joshua
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this is a kid that is a class clown in school and he gets in trouble alot. he makes lots of kids laugh. he never stops bieng a class clown.the teacher is tier
This story is about a rambunctious third grader. I found the story amusing and think it is a good choice for grades three and up.
This book was pretty good. I had to read it for school when I was in 3rd or 4th grade. It was funny and a quick book.
This book was awesome. It was also very funny. I like this book because it taught a lesson.
class clown is a really great book its funny and when he didn't listen to the teacher.
Enjoyed it. My son likes books that deal with the real lives of children.
i liked weer Lukas [ the class clown] stuck his head into the chair.
From "Books I have read this summer" list that I found at home in NJ.
Class Clown i think is a good book. I think it is really funny. It reminds me of like when people think they are really cool and funny and then they slack off and realize no one is doing it so then they start to really focus, cause we know everyone can be smart at one point or another. I think Lucas was really genuine at heart just not wanting to be one of those people.
Oct 22, 2007
Debbie
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
young readers
Shelves:
fiction,
young-adult-lit
I read this in Spanish to help improve my language skills. The title in Spanish is El Payaso de la Clase.
Lucas Cott is a third grader with some impulse control issues. He is smart, but often gets in trouble at school for disrupting the class. He is jealous of the star student, Cricket, who always gets the right answers. Eventually, Lucas and Cricket discover some common ground and Lucas learns how to use his talents to contribute rather than to disrupt.
Cute story and it only took me a month and...more
Lucas Cott is a third grader with some impulse control issues. He is smart, but often gets in trouble at school for disrupting the class. He is jealous of the star student, Cricket, who always gets the right answers. Eventually, Lucas and Cricket discover some common ground and Lucas learns how to use his talents to contribute rather than to disrupt.
Cute story and it only took me a month and...more
Jul 27, 2011
Libby
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favorite book from third grade and I own this book.
On the suggested summer reading list for students.
Dec 19, 2008
Caroline
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read it in 2nd grade 4 summer reading
Dec 26, 2010
Anne Beier
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Shelves:
bullying,
changes,
chapter-book,
confidence,
coping,
family-issues,
female,
friends,
male,
parent-child,
realistic-ficiton,
school,
sibling-rivalry,
siblings,
teachers,
yr,
acting-out
Good for 3rd grade book club.
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Johanna Hurwitz is the author of more than 60 children's books. These include RUSSELL SPROUTS, BASEBALL FEVER, PEEWEE'S TALE, SQUIRREL WORLD, MIGHTY MONTY and THE HOT & COLD SUMMER. In addition, she has written several biographies for young readers including ones about Anne Frank and Helen Keller. Her books have won many children's choice awards from states where readers vote for their favori...more
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