Quinny & Hopper

By Adriana Brad Schanen, Greg Swearingen (Illustrator)

Part of the Quinny & Hopper series

Can two opposites defy school rules and stay friends amidst bullies and chaos?

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 765 ratings

240 pages· 29,882 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Quinny is all energy and big ideas, while Hopper is cautious and practical. Together, they make an unbeatable team. But as summer fades, third grade brings new challenges: stylish bullies, a menacing chicken, and strict rules that threaten their friendship. Can Quinny and Hopper navigate these obstacles and remain friends despite the odds? Discover how this dynamic duo tackles the unexpected twists of growing up and the pressures of school life.

From the publisher

Quinny has a lot to say. Hopper gets to the point.

Quinny has one speed: very, very, extra-very fast. Hopper proceeds with caution.

Quinny has big ideas. Hopper has smart solutions.

Quinny and Hopper couldn’t be more different. They are an unstoppable team.

But when summer ends, things suddenly aren’t the same. Can Quinny and Hopper stick together in the face of stylish bullies, a killer chicken, and the brand-new Third Grade Rules-especially the one that says they aren’t allowed to be friends anymore?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Words: 29,882
Reading age: 8–11
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: ~619L

Themes & topics

Books about chickens Books about making friends Books about moving Books about friendship Books about social themes

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Potty Humor

There are a few instances of potty humor in this book: "Did you know the word shampoo has poo in it?" "Go scratch your itchy butt." "She cries so hard that the tuba in her diaper plays a fart again." "Did you know that butterfly has the word butt in it?"

Language

No profanity in this book, though there is some name calling, such as "twit-ster," "stupid," and "moron."

Violence

The bully brothers slap the side of Hopper's head, flick his ear, step on his heel, and turn him upside down. Though no one gets hurt from this instance, at one point a character puts their "hand over Quinny's face and squeeze as a a consequence..."

After the last page

Talk about it together

Ask your child how Quinny and Hopper are different. Talk about how even though someone might be different from us, they can make a wonderful friend because you each have a wide range of strengths and talents.

Discuss with your child how you should choose friends for whom you enjoy rather than who might be popular.

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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5.3

“Quinny and Hopper show that opposites do attract—these best friends are different but their differences complement one another to create loads of fun moments of friendship. One of my favorite parts of this book is the inclusion of peer pressure to have the "right" friends and how these two surpass that.”

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