The Barftastic Life of Louie Burger (Barftastic Life of Louie Burger, 1) - Hardcover

Meyerhoff, Jenny

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374305188 ISBN 13: 9780374305185

Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2013

Synopsis

Fifth grader Louie Burger figures that with a goofy name like his, he must be destined to be a king of comedy like his idol Lou Lafferman. But he's only ever performed his stand-up act in his closet, where he and his dad created the most exclusive comedy club ever--if by "exclusive" you mean that no one's ever allowed inside. With the school talent show coming up, Louie's wondering if now is his moment to kill (that's comedian talk for "make actual people laugh"). And maybe, if he brings down the house, he'll win back his former best friend Nick--who seems to be turning into one of those annoying sporty types--and fend off his dad's home-improvement obsession, which threatens to remodel Louie's comedy closet into a private bedroom for his older sister. Barftrocious!

About this title

Review:

"Filled with funny quips and lovable characters, this book really packs a punch line. Kids will eat this Burger up!" --Tommy Greenwald, author of Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading

"Meyerhoff does a good job of capturing the protagonist's voice, and readers will identify with Louie. Clever illustrations enhance the narrative. Give this one to those who enjoyed Lisa Yee's "Bobby" books (Scholastic) or Lenore Look's "Alvin Ho" series (Random), and to reluctant readers." --School Library Journal

"Meyerhoff deals with peer relationships, family cohesiveness, and finding the courage to follow one's dreams--amid the rampant bodily humor. Week's energetic comics-style cartoons ramp up the story's slapstick comedy, whether demonstrating Louie's 'Barf Brothers' secret handshake or his major faceplant during gym glass." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

Jenny Meyerhoff is the author of a novel for teens, Queen of Secrets, and a chapter book, Third Grade Baby. She lives in Riverwoods, Illinois.

Jason Week was born and raised in a smallish central Wisconsin town, so he had a lot of time to practice cartooning while he was growing up. He currently lives outside of Chicago with his beautiful, brilliant wife.

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0374305188
• ISBN 13: 9780374305185
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 227
• Illustrator: Week Jason