Don't Bug Me

by Zollman, Pam

First Edition

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Book description: New York: Holiday House. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. June 1, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good, with minimal shelf wear, the lower front edge of the dust jacket is creased, the rest of the book is in as new condition. ; ; ; 134 pages; Gr 4-6-Sixth-grader Megan spends most of this novel trying to complete her bug collection for a class assignment. She is constantly "bugged" by a classmate, Charlie, who delights in teasing her, and by her young brother, Alexander, who "rescues" her specimens as soon as her back is turned. Her friend Belinda is no help. She laughs at the insect funerals and graves created by Alexander, and insists that creep Charlie teases Megan because he likes her. The young protagonist perseveres throughout, even trying to catch bugs after hours in the school cafeteria (and getting caught) . Meanwhile, she discovers something about Charlie: he's secretly terrified of insects. The three-way relationship that develops between bug-expert Alexander, bug-fearer Charlie, and bug-collector Megan makes for an interesting story. Readers will enjoy its fast pace and the quirky antics of the kids. Pair this novel with Laurence Yep's Cockroach Cooties (Hyperion, 2000) or Carol Sonenklar's Bug Boy (Holt, 1997) for a creepy-crawly booktalking combination. - Debbie Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI .

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