Uncle Fred Is a Knucklehead!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2023 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Uncle Fred Is a Knucklehead!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the My Weirdtastic School series

A fourth-grade class goes on a surprise mystery field trip to a TV studio where they participate in the taping of a children's show called Funderama, hosted by Uncle Fred.

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A.J. and friends are thrilled to attend a live taping of Uncle Fred's Funderama, a zany kids' TV show. But when Uncle Fred's childish antics prove all too real, the kids face a puzzling dilemma. Can they help him grow up, or will the show go off the rails? Dive into this hilarious adventure where nothing is as it seems, and every laugh comes with a twist. Join A.J. and his friends as they navigate the unpredictable world of live television and discover the truth behind Uncle Fred's antics.

From the publisher

With more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this second book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, join A.J. and friends as they become part of the studio audience for a TV show whose host can’t seem to grow up!A.J. and the gang have been invited to attend a live taping of Uncle Fred’s Funderama, a hilarious Saturday morning kids TV show full of music, games, puppets and more. Uncle Fred sings, dances, and jokes his way into his audience’s hearts. But what will the kids do when they learn that Uncle Fred’s childlike behavior isn’t just an act? Can Uncle Fred grow up?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!

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Format
Pages
112
Words
7,888
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about television and radioBooks about televisionBooks about growing up
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Published
June 13, 2023
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063206960

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