Never Insult a Killer Zucchini
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016 · Est. 22 min read-aloud

Never Insult a Killer Zucchini

Written by Elana Azose and Brandon Amancio · Illustrated by David Clark

A zucchini seeks revenge at a chaotic science fair.

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32 pages· 2,778 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
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At a science fair, Mr. Farnsworth's love for zucchinis sparks unexpected chaos. The Killer Zucchini, smitten yet enraged by the judge's culinary preferences, uses science projects to unleash havoc. As exhibits from antimatter to cloning become tools of revenge, the fair spirals into hilarious destruction. Will the Killer Zucchini's wrath be stopped, or will the fair be forever altered? Dive into this uproarious tale where science meets vegetable vengeance, and discover the surprising science behind each project.

From the publisher

This is one science fair you’ll never forget!

When Mr. Farnsworth, the science-fair judge, declares that he loves zucchinis, the Killer Zucchini is smitten. As the judge makes his way through the exhibits alphabetically—A (antimatter), B (bionic limb), C (cloning)—the Killer Zucchini tries to show his affection. But when Mr. F gets to K and admits he likes to eat zucchini with ranch dressing, the Killer Zucchini gets steamed and attempts to exact his revenge on the snack-loving judge using the other science-fair projects as his means to an end.

Hilarious havoc ensues as the entire science fair is destroyed by his wrath.

Engaging backmatter provides the science behind the science fair entries created by the characters in the story.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
2,778
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
Books about scienceBooks about vegetablesBooks about alphabet (ABCs)Books about technologyBooks about contests
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
179190
Publication
Published
February 9, 2016
First published
February 2, 2016
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580896184

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