Don't Tap-Dance on Your Teacher
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009 · Est. 1 hour read

Don't Tap-Dance on Your Teacher

By Katherine Applegate, Brian Biggs (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the Roscoe Riley Rules series

A boy named Roscoe breaks a rule and gets in trouble, but then he finds a new passion in tap dancing.

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128 pages· 6,072 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Roscoe Riley loves making noise, and tap shoes are perfect for that. But when his schoolmates mock tap dancing as 'just for girls,' Roscoe faces a dilemma. He promised his friend Emma he'd join her in the school talent show. Will he stand by his word or buckle under peer pressure? Join Roscoe in a humorous journey of friendship and courage, where every step counts. This edition includes fun activities to enjoy after the laughs.

From the publisher

The hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate–Newbery Medal winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Wishtree–returns with a fresh new look from artist Brian Biggs and bonus material!Roscoe loves to make noise and tap shoes make the best noise ever! But tap dancing? The big boys at his school say that’s just for girls. Roscoe promised his friend Emma that he would tap in the school talent show with her. When the teasing starts, will he keep his word?Roscoe and his comical misadventures will appeal to fans of Megan McDonald’s Stink series; Nancy Krulik’s George Brown, Class Clown series; Rebecca Elliott’s Owl Diaries series; and Dan Gutman’s My Weirder School series. This repackaged edition now includes Roscoe Riley’s Time-Out Activities, featuring lists, games, and more.–School Library Journal

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
6,072
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about schoolBooks about confidenceBooks about school and educationBooks about talent shows
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 20, 2016
First published
March 1, 2009
Publisher
Storytide
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062392527

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