There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1987 · Est. 5 hour read

There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom

By Louis Sachar

A troubled fifth grader must confront his fears to change his reputation.

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195 pages· 36,300 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bradley Chalkers, the oldest fifth grader, is notorious for his lies and fights. Everyone avoids him, except Carla, the new counselor who sees his potential. Can Bradley overcome his fears and transform his life, or will he remain the most disliked kid in school? As he navigates this challenge, Bradley must decide if he can trust Carla's belief in him and find the courage to change. With his reputation on the line, Bradley's journey is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and redemption.

From the publisher

Give me a dollar or I’ll spit on you.”

That’s Bradley Chalkers for you. He’s the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls, and the teachers say he has serious behavior problems. No one likes him—except Carla, the new school counselor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories. Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren’t afraid to try.

But when you feel like the most hated kid in the whole school, believing in yourself can be the hardest thing in the world…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
195
Words
36,300
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
August 12, 1988
First published
January 1, 1987
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394805726

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