Super underrated series for young readers - Cammuso really hits his stride in this one, laughed out loud several times. :-) ( )

This is a great book and it has great pictures. I love the story line and how they think that they are knights. I would definatly recomend this book to anyone because I am sure that they will laugh. Also I will defiantly read this book to my students because I feel that they would thourughly love this book. ( )

This time the gang of friends is trying to win a Battle of the Bands contest AND solve the mystery of finding the "singing sword." What's at stake if they don't succeed? The school will use the money they cut from the music department on school uniforms. Oh no! The story moves along quickly with illustrations that pull us through.

Summary: A boy named Artie King is trying to start a new school career. This book is about Artie and this experience he faces. During this new school career he faces bullies and fitting in. He ends up opening a special locker that changes how everyone sees and treats him. He gets challenged to a do or die dodge ball game by Joe the schools bully.
Personal Reaction: This book is great for older children it will keep them entertained. I love the set up of this book very easy to read. I think this book is cute and children will love it.
Classroom Extension ideas: challenge the class just like Artie was challenged but in a positive way. Talk about bullying ( )

This book is about three boys named Artie,wayne,and Percy. Enter a talent show with a former bully. they want fame a fortune but none them dont know how to play rock instruments. they made a band named Rock,Paper,Scissors. Artie never beat the bully at rock paper Scissors. Then they go on a quest to fing the Singing Sword. Artie ends up locked down in basement with Mandy a girl that he thinks likes him. When there down there they find it an then lose it again in water. Artie ends up coming on the stage epicly on an elivator. After the concert Arty finds out that Mandys dad was the rock legend who won the Singing Sword.

I liked this book but i wouldnt say it was the best. i would rate this a 4.5 because it has a great ending. i liked the part when it showed the bullys face when he lost. i reccomend everyone to read this book. But like i said not my favorite. ( )