Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury is a humorous chapter book published by National Geographic Books on April 27, 2010. This edition, consisting of 160 pages, presents the adventures of a fourth-grade boy growing up in Kailua, Hawaii. Calvin Coconut navigates the challenges of responsibility as he tries to be the “man of the house” while dealing with the fun and trouble that seem to follow him, particularly in the setting of Mr. Purdy’s Fourth-Grade Boot Camp.
Readers will find a lively narrative that captures the essence of childhood and social themes through Calvin’s experiences. The story explores his interactions with friends and family, including the arrival of a teenage babysitter who complicates his life. With engaging illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers, this book offers a glimpse into the humorous and relatable moments of growing up, making it an enjoyable read for young audiences interested in juvenile fiction and humorous stories.
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A humorous chapter book about a fourth-grade boy, full of the fun of growing up in Hawaii.
Calvin Coconut lives near the beach in Kailua, Hawaii, with his mom and his little sister. All his friends live there, too.
Mom says: “You’re the man of the house, Cal.” Which means: Be responsible. Calvin tries, but fun—and trouble—follows him wherever he goes, even in the classroom, also known as Mr. Purdy’s Fourth-Grade Boot Camp. And how can he be the man of the house after teenage Stella-from-Texas arrives to be the live-in babysitter and steps all over Calvin’s turf?
Award-winning author Graham Salisbury welcomes younger readers to a lively new series with great illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers.
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