Fooled You!

Appleville Elementary #4

by Nancy E. Krulik, Bernice Lum (Illustrator)

In the fourth title in this beginning chapter book series, jokes abound in Miss Popper's first grade class. Bestselling author Nancy Krulik tells the tale with her characteristic humor and wit.

It's April Fools' Day in Miss Popper's class, and Justine decides to play some funny jokes on her teacher and classmates. Once Justine gets a taste of how much fun it is to play jokes, though, she can't stop. The joking just keeps getting worse and worse. When Justine's friends get tired of it, they decide to play a joke of their own. But will Justine be able to handle a taste of her own medicine?

64 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. She is best known, however, for being the author and creator of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo book series, which has brought her to the attention of second, third, and fourth graders nationwide.

Nancy has also written extensively for teens and is well known as a biographer of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Her knowledge of the details of celebrities lives has made her a desired guest on several entertainment shows on the E! network as well as on Extra and Access Hollywood. She can be seen there talking about the secret lives of such celebs as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, and Frankie Muniz. Nancy has also been a guest on radio broadcasts nationwide discussing the superstars she has researched over the years.

As the author of several teen and preteen advice books, including Grosset and Dunlap's Prom!: The Complete Guide to a Truly Spectacular Night, Nancy has been interviewed by several prominent magazines including Cosmo Girl, Teen, Teen People, Seventeen, and Teen Celebrity. She has also been the celebrity guest for three Teen People chat presentations. Nancy has recently begun to delve into the teen novel market, writing four romances for young adults, all of which will be published between 2004 and 2005.

Nancy currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, their two children, Amanda and Ian, and a crazed cockerspaniel named Pepper .