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Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by Lauren Child

Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

Lauren Child

Candlewick Press · Paperback · May 9, 2006

Clarice Bean is in for a spell of trouble — and shares a lesson about kindness — in this hilarious sequel to the New York Times bestseller.

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Who it’s for
School-day trouble, a spelling bee, and a warm lesson in standing by a friend.
Themes
Kindness, Loyalty to friends
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Clarice Bean is in for a spell of trouble — and shares a lesson about kindness — in this hilarious sequel to the New York Times bestseller. Clarice Bean seems to be in nonstop trouble these days, almost as much as Karl Wrenbury, who is the naughtiest boy at school. If only she could be more like her favorite book character, Ruby Redfort, girl detective, who is very good at getting out of trouble.

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The problem is, Mrs. Wilberton is planning a spelling bee, and just thinking about it gives Clarice a stomachache. But when Karl Wrenbury has a family problem and gets into really big trouble, Clarice does something utterly unexpected, altruistically proving Ruby Redfort's maxim "Never let a good pal down." The superbly talented Lauren Child presents a fast-paced, full-length adventure full of wacky wit, visual appeal, and a surprisingly heartwarming twist sure to reel in the most reluctant reader.

Wit and Kindness

School-day trouble, a spelling bee, and a warm lesson in standing by a friend.

Come here for

  • A spelling bee and comic trouble
  • Ruby Redfort-inspired detective daydreams

Expect

  • Fast-paced wit and visual appeal
  • A heartwarming turn toward kindness

Where it sits

Friendship51%
School Stories41%
Mysteries & Detective Stories25%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Theater Stories
  • School Stories
  • Bullying
Authors
Lauren Child
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
May 9, 2006
Format
Paperback
Theme
Kindness · Loyalty to friends
Reading lane
Theater Stories