Earthquake in the Third Grade

by Laurie Myers

The earthquake John causes by knocking over his ant farm is nothing compared to the approaching departure of his favorite teacher, in a story about the turmoil--and benefits--that can come from change in a child's life.

62 pages, Hardcover

First published September 20, 1993

About the author

Laurie Myers is the award-winning author of chapter books for children, including Surviving Brick Johnson, an ALA notable book, and Lewis and Clark and Me, winner of the PA Children's book award and Honor book for Michigan. Her books have been on the International Reading Associations Children's Choice, Parents' Choice, and Teachers' Choice lists, as well as Junior Library Guild selection and many state master lists.

Laurie and her sister, Betsy Duffey (goodreads author), write adult fiction together as the Writing Sisters.

Reviews

[Melonie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good lesson for kids about change. (Read for my 3rd graders book report.)

[Denicemarcell]

Took a minute to realize John was describing the ant farm, the other earthquake happened later.