The SOS File

By Betsy Byars, Laurie Myers, Betsy Duffey, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)

Twelve students share their biggest emergencies. Can you guess who didn't earn extra credit?

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Mr. Magro's class, twelve students reveal their most harrowing emergencies, each story tucked into the mysterious SOS file. As the tales unfold, filled with humor and suspense, the class must guess which story didn't earn extra credit. From phone-less 9-1-1 calls to paralyzing fear, these stories promise laughter, tears, and heart-pounding moments. Who will surprise everyone with their tale of survival?

From the publisher

Have you ever needed to call 9-1-1, but you couldn’t get to a phone? Have you ever needed to run, but your legs were like spaghetti? Have you ever needed to yell “help!” but your throat was dry with fear? Laugh, cry, and panic with Mr. Magro’s class as they listen to twelve exciting SOS tales Throughout the year, twelve of Mr. Magro’s students have written about their biggest emergencies and tucked them into the SOS file. Now it’s time to read the stories out loud and try to guess whose contribution has not earned extra credit. Sit back and enjoy twelve humorously illustrated stories that are sure to keep your heart thumping. The SOS File is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children’s Book of the Year.

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