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Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin
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
FROM MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"... readers in grades 3-6 will also discover the Loony Bin to be one of the liveliest, most unpredictable reads about school to land on their desks in quite some time. There's absolutely nothing boring - or predictable - about Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin: even the most reluctant reader will become immersed in the whimsical exploits of teachers and students, and will find this to be a compelling page-turner." - D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
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.
"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
FROM MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"... readers in grades 3-6 will also discover the Loony Bin to be one of the liveliest, most unpredictable reads about school to land on their desks in quite some time. There's absolutely nothing boring - or predictable - about Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin: even the most reluctant reader will become immersed in the whimsical exploits of teachers and students, and will find this to be a compelling page-turner." - D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
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.
102 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2013
About the author
Ken Derby
7 books15 followersKen Derby is a slightly famous author, monkey trainer, twelve-minute rock star, five-minute TV star, two-minute movie star, fisherman, and former CIA operative (okay . . . not really). When he isn't teaching or writing, he might be found reading, working out, biking, or rooting for the Denver Broncos. Ken lives in Budapest, Hungary and teaches grade five at the American International School of Budapest. One of his books, "The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School," is an International Reading Association and Children's Book Council "Children's Choices" Honor Book and an Alabama "Children's Choice Book Award Program" winner. Ken is available for author visits and virtual author visits. Visit Ken's website to learn more about him.
New Book Released on Sept. 6, 2013!
Harley Patrick Davidsun, the zany biker/rocker/teacher dude from "The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School" will tickle your funny bone in my new book called "Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin"! 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. Zany events - ranging from a flatulence test to Kiss-A-Mania - mean you'll never know what's going to happen next. Step into the Loony Bin and find out who wins the wacky contest, and you'll be glad you went along for the ride!
New Book Released on Sept. 6, 2013!
Harley Patrick Davidsun, the zany biker/rocker/teacher dude from "The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School" will tickle your funny bone in my new book called "Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin"! 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. Zany events - ranging from a flatulence test to Kiss-A-Mania - mean you'll never know what's going to happen next. Step into the Loony Bin and find out who wins the wacky contest, and you'll be glad you went along for the ride!
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December 9, 2017
Halarious 😂
Very funny couldn't stop laughing in a few parts of the book.
This book is good for people with a sense of humour.
Very funny couldn't stop laughing in a few parts of the book.
This book is good for people with a sense of humour.
October 3, 2013
Do you dare to enter the Loony Bin? Fellow readers, this book comes with a warning that it will be outrageous, and a promise it will be funny. It succeeds on both measures; and how could it not if you discovered that your teacher was a gigantic biker dude with an interesting problem-solving attitude!
The tale oozes with metaphors and will draw your readers in with classroom casino math or an egg probability game that results in Mr. D ending up literally with egg on his face. If you’re an educator, this biker could give you lessons about how to teach though inquiry! If every classroom had a Looney Bin competition the world would certainly be a different place.
Think about the grossiest or craziest thing that ever happened to you in school; that event is probably in this realistic fiction tale. It’s short fast paced chapters will keep students flipping those pages to find out what the next Looney Bin escapade will be.
Gomez and Fester are the two boy leaders of the Loony Bin competition, adults will recognize the names even if a young reader does not, are a determined duo whose loyalty to their beloved biker teacher goes to new boundaries and corridors. Girls won’t feel left out of this tale since Martha Jean and Betsy add some great girl power, complete with nail polish and swinging fists.
Educators and young readers, my colleague has written an excellent tale and you should take this book for a ride!
The tale oozes with metaphors and will draw your readers in with classroom casino math or an egg probability game that results in Mr. D ending up literally with egg on his face. If you’re an educator, this biker could give you lessons about how to teach though inquiry! If every classroom had a Looney Bin competition the world would certainly be a different place.
Think about the grossiest or craziest thing that ever happened to you in school; that event is probably in this realistic fiction tale. It’s short fast paced chapters will keep students flipping those pages to find out what the next Looney Bin escapade will be.
Gomez and Fester are the two boy leaders of the Loony Bin competition, adults will recognize the names even if a young reader does not, are a determined duo whose loyalty to their beloved biker teacher goes to new boundaries and corridors. Girls won’t feel left out of this tale since Martha Jean and Betsy add some great girl power, complete with nail polish and swinging fists.
Educators and young readers, my colleague has written an excellent tale and you should take this book for a ride!
August 24, 2016
Cool
I loved it so funny
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I loved it so funny
Hhhhhhhh
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Tv v. B b b
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