I'm a Poet and I Know It!
I'm a Poet and I Know It!
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I'm a Poet and I Know It!

Written by Dan Gutman & illustrated by Jim Paillot
Book #12 in the My Weird School Special Series
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6 - 10
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144
Page count
Mar 4, 2025
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With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! A.J. must figure out how to write the best poem to win a contest in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.To celebrate National Poetry Month, Ella Mentry School will have a schoolwide poem-writing contest, and all the students have to enter. There’s just one problem: A.J. has no time for rhymes!But when an amazing secret prize is revealed, will A.J. be inspired to write a winning poem? And can he beat Little Miss Know-It-All Andrea–the best poet in school?Dan Gutman’s signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot’s fun illustrations are perfectly blended in this weird poetry special you won’t want to miss–featuring bonus poetry writing tips from A.J. and Andrea, games, puzzles, and more!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780063290198
    Publication Date
    March 4, 2025
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    March 4, 2025
    Page Count
    144
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 10 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2024944842

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