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Fourth Grade Weirdo
A perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like!
Dexter is like a square peg in a round he just can’t fit in. All the kids in his class enjoy the zany things their teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle does to make learning fun. All except Dexter, the weirdo who prefers the same routine. But when things start disappearing from school, Dexter is surprised that his teacher is suspected. Dexter thinks Mr. Ditzwinkle is odd, but he knows he’s not a crook.
Can Dexter the weirdo prove it by catching the real thief?
Dexter is like a square peg in a round he just can’t fit in. All the kids in his class enjoy the zany things their teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle does to make learning fun. All except Dexter, the weirdo who prefers the same routine. But when things start disappearing from school, Dexter is surprised that his teacher is suspected. Dexter thinks Mr. Ditzwinkle is odd, but he knows he’s not a crook.
Can Dexter the weirdo prove it by catching the real thief?
- GenresChildrens
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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About the author
Martha Freeman
54 books66 followersMartha Freeman was born in Southern California in 1956. It is not actually true that pterodactyls ruled the skies then, but her three children believe this.
Martha graduated from Glenoaks Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Junior High, and Glendale High School. Until Martha came along, Glendale High's most famous graduate was a fellow named Marion Michael Morrison. He later went into the film game and changed his name to John Wayne, which you might very well do, too, if you were a boy named Marion in unenlightened times. In 1978, Martha graduated from Stanford University with a degree in history. She remains Stanford's most illustrious graduate if not its most wealthy.
Stink Bomb Mom
Martha's First Book.
Martha worked as a newspaper reporter, copy editor, substitute teacher, college lecturer, advertising copywriter, and freelance magazine writer before she found her true calling as a writer of children's books in 1994. Her first book was "Stink Bomb Mom," now, tragically, out of print. She has since published 14 more books for children and as you read this, she is probably working on another one. Besides writing and visiting schools to talk to students, Martha teaches occasional classes at Penn State University, volunteers as an emergency medical technician, and works for a wonderful little company called Wall Street Communications. She is a very busy person.
Martha graduated from Glenoaks Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Junior High, and Glendale High School. Until Martha came along, Glendale High's most famous graduate was a fellow named Marion Michael Morrison. He later went into the film game and changed his name to John Wayne, which you might very well do, too, if you were a boy named Marion in unenlightened times. In 1978, Martha graduated from Stanford University with a degree in history. She remains Stanford's most illustrious graduate if not its most wealthy.
Stink Bomb Mom
Martha's First Book.
Martha worked as a newspaper reporter, copy editor, substitute teacher, college lecturer, advertising copywriter, and freelance magazine writer before she found her true calling as a writer of children's books in 1994. Her first book was "Stink Bomb Mom," now, tragically, out of print. She has since published 14 more books for children and as you read this, she is probably working on another one. Besides writing and visiting schools to talk to students, Martha teaches occasional classes at Penn State University, volunteers as an emergency medical technician, and works for a wonderful little company called Wall Street Communications. She is a very busy person.
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September 26, 2018
The book was a good book because it teaches you that you cant always win no matter how hard you try.And that it teaches you to be yourself.And don't let people get to you.
March 3, 2013
Being a fourth grade teacher, I was really interested in this book. It had funny dialogue, however, not quite believable dialogue for 9 and 10 year olds. My experiences shows kids this age can be extremely, spontaneously funny,but in an innocent way. The funny things they say are definitely said in an earnest kind of way that makes us teacher love them at the same time we are laughing! These kids sounded more like older kids in my opinion. That being said, it was a quick read but just okay. The parents were believable but the teacher Mr. Ditzwinkle seemed more like a caricature. I kept waiting for something to make him seem more believable but I just never got there.
June 25, 2008
Martha's books are hilarious and sympathetic!
May 2, 2011
I mostly enjoyed reading this book. It was fun to read the book from the point of view of someone who's so different. Normally people these days are just trying to follow the crowd. The boy in this book isn't like that. He's doesn't like his crazy-weird teacher even though everyone else in his fourth grade class does, and he only likes black jellybeans. While this boy is doing his best to fit in, more conflicts arise when the P.C money his class owes goes missing. I enjoyed the way the character solved the problem. Also their are some pretty darn funny characters. I think anyone who just wants an easy-read, for-fun book to read, should read this book.
May 21, 2008
Dexter is like square peg in a round hole.He just can't fit in.All he kids in his class enjoy the zany things their teacher, Mr. Ditzwinkle,does to make learning fun. All except Dexter, the weirdo who prefers the same routine from day to day.But when things start disappearing from school,Dexter surprised that his teacher is suspected. Dexter thinks Mr.Ditzwinkle is odd,but he knows he's not a crook.
June 12, 2013
As a class read-aloud, this could start a discussion about acceptance versus bullying. When Dexter and two friends wear Halloween costumes to the school party in an effort to catch the thief, it's hilarious! The story also features Dexter's mom running for office and being beaten by a woman who has secret corporate backing, so it has value for consideration of current events and women's role in society, as well.
August 14, 2011
An okay book. Didn't strike me as anything special, and I didn't in any way see the main character as an outcast, even though on occasion he would describe himself that way. He was never outcasted by his peers. Poorly titled book.
January 26, 2010
a boy goes to skool and want everything to be the same evry single day.
June 11, 2014
great book
May 21, 2015
Oddly written. Not the best choice for a read aloud.
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