Awfully Short for the Fourth Grade

by Elvira Woodruff

Noah Murphy carries his plastic "little guys" everywhere. One day, while sitting on the school bus with his younger brother, Jess, Noah makes a wish using magic powder from the toy machine.



Noah looks at his little guys--Commander Falcon and Sergeant Gordy and three headless green aliens.



"Let them all come to life, all my guys. And let me be their size, so I can have an adventure with them."



That's when the bus hits a bump and strange things start to happen. Will the fourth grade at Roosevelt School ever be the same again?

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Elvira Woodruff is an American children's author known for blending fantasy and history in her stories. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, she studied English literature at Adelphi and Boston University. Before becoming a writer, she worked a variety of jobs and later found inspiration while working as a librarian in Easton, Pennsylvania. Woodruff has published numerous children's books, including George Washington's Socks, The Memory Coat, and Dear Levi. Her work has been praised for its engaging storytelling and historical depth. Throughout her career, she has created imaginative, heartfelt stories that continue to captivate young readers.

Reviews

[Natalie Hubbard · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought the writing was bad but that is my opinion it was awful I get it is an old book but other older books were way better