My Pops Is Tops!

Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #25

by Nancy E. Krulik, John & Wendy (Illustrations)

Katie is psyched for the Parent-Kid Olympics at her school. But it turns out that her parents will be out of town, and so Katie’s grandfather is going to team up with her instead. Now Katie is worried—Pops is great, but he’s . . . well, he’s OLD! Then the magic wind arrives just in time to cause more trouble. Who has Katie switcherooed into this time? Do aching knees and nose hair give you a clue?

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Fiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

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 .

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katie has to stay with her grandpa and have him accompany her to her class’s Olympics games. Katie switcheroos into her grandpa and messes up playing Scrabble and pool. Honestly, the aftermath wasn’t too bad in this book.

[Kelsie Christensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the switch in this one and the story was wholesome.

[Alexis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mildly wholesome for once, I suppose.

[Amelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was really good because it showed that grandparents can do different things even when they are old. And this was exercise and usually people think that if you're old you move slower, but it showed that Katie's pop could do anything! The book states "Wow! Katie that was awesome. Especially you're grandpa," Said Jeremy. Katie and her grandpa had won first place at school in a running race. Her Pop ran faster than Katie! Wow! Thats impressive.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katie teams up with her grandpa in the races. She turns into her grandfather so she doesn't have a partner and loses all the races. During the last event she turns into herself and they win.

[vampire (dipita) grul]

always speed time with ur people.

[Abbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would LOVE to race in the Olympics. If I were in the Olympics, I would want to do gymnastics and swim!

[Miki · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Levine · Rating 2 out of 5]

too much characters. i don't like it..