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This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! (Bruno and Boots Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Gordon Korman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 1: Bruno and Boots

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In the #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s first book, the troublemaking team of Bruno and Boots wages war—and school will never be the same.

The basis for the movie now streaming on TubiTV

Bruno and Boots are always in trouble. So the Headmaster, aka “The Fish” decides it would be best to separate them. Bruno must now room with ghoulish Elmer Dimsdale, plus his plants, goldfish, and ants. And Boots is stuck with nerdy, preppy, paranoid George Wexford-Smyth III.

Of course, this means war. Because Bruno and Boots are determined to get their old room back, no matter what it takes.

Praise for the Bruno & Boots series

“Korman has a unique talent for creating genuinely funny, roll-on-the-floor, laugh-out-loud books. All of his many books are bestsellers, a testament to his popularity with kids.” —Quill & Quire

“A hilarious series.” —Booklist

“Korman’s vibrant dialogue and breakneck action are the highlights of this merry romp . . . Laughs are as plentiful as [Bruno and Boots’s] misadventures.” —Publishers Weekly

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Praise for the Macdonald Hall series:

"Korman has a unique talent for creating genuinely funny, roll-on-the-floor, laugh-out-loud books. All of his many books are bestsellers, a testament to his popularity with kids." ―Quill & Quire

"A hilarious series." ―Booklist

"Korman's vibrant dialogue and breakneck action are the highlights of this merry romp . . . Laughs are as plentiful as [Bruno and Boots's] misadventures." ―Publishers Weekly

About the Author

GORDON KORMAN is a beloved author of over ninety-five novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KC07KWO
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; Reissue edition (November 25, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8831 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 147 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #293,495 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #325 in Children's Issues in School Books
- #601 in Children's Books on Boys' & Men's Issues
- #850 in Children's Books on Friendship

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Gordon Korman has written more than fifty middle-grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times #1 bestseller The 39 Clues: One False Note, The Juvie Three, Son of the Mob, Born to Rock, and Schooled. Though he didn't play football in high school, Gordon's been a lifelong fan and season ticket holder. He says, "I've always been fascinated by the 'culture of collision' in football and wanted to explore it-not just from the highlight films but from its darker side as well." Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York.

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Daniel King

My Kids Love This Book

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020

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When I was a child, my mother read me these books and I loved them. Now, I am reading them to my children (ages 8 and 10) and they love them too. The amazing thing about this book is that the author wrote it when he was only 12 years old. Amazing! The later Bruno and Boots books get better and better as the author gets older.

I am not sure why Scholastic stopped printing these books. Sure, some technology in these books are a little dated but they are still great fun.

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Arthur Slade

Great beginning!

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2004

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Every writer and reader of YA fiction should read this book. Not because it's the best book in Korman's long career, but because it's the first. And he wrote it when he was twelve years old. Many publishers publish books by kids because it's a great media bonanza -- Korman was one of the few child prodigies who turned out to be a prolific and talented writer. In this first book he introduces Bruno and Boots, two smart alecky kids who get into loads of trouble through the course of the novel. The plot is simple. Bruno and Boots get into trouble. Bruno and Boots find a clever way to get out of trouble. But the fun is in the humour and the light-heartedness of the book. Korman obviously liked these two characters because he went on to write several more books based at Mcdonald Hall.

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Flashback to my youth

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017

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I loved this book when I read it in my youth and I just bought it for my kids. This book is hilarious and while pranks are played, no one is injured and all characters are shown to be multi-family. Even the stern principal has a sense of humor. This book made me laugh 30 years ago and still does. It is a timeless classic and a great way to get kids to read

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022

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I read many of Gordon Kormans early books when I was a kid 40 years ago, and loved them. I just decided to read his first book again, and at 57 I still loved and enjoyed it. Even though the book is for kids, anyone of any age will enjoy it if you like a fun innocent good time.

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Suzanne Edvalson

Boots and Bruno are best friends at a boarding school and they are very ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016

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Hilarious first book from Gordon Korman. Boots and Bruno are best friends at a boarding school and they are very creative about causing trouble. This book is silly and a little contrived and perfect for kids who like books that make them giggle! My kids are grown now but this one stays on my shelf for my grandkids!

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FANTASTIC BOOK!!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020

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this book was one of the BEST books i've ever read. it has SO much excitement and mischief i would DEFINITELY recommend this book. :)

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LaZ

I love Gordon Korman!

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016

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This book is his first, and I think it's among his best! I wish the series were still in print in the US, but any you can snag are very good. Not exactly life-changing, but always lighthearted and hilarious.

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TODD J CUSOLLE

This can’t be happening at macdonald hall

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018

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This book is really funny. It is one of my favorite book I read. I think this book is a good book

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Shawn

Amazing book

Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020

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This is great book I read it a lot in my free time, love it! realy great author, All of his books are great!

NB

Fun book for 8-11 year olds

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2021

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My son had to read a book written by an author under 30 for a reading challenge and I found this randomly and was pleasantly surprised to discover this author. My son absolutely enjoyed reading this book.