- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (3 Sep 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747552576
- ISBN-13: 978-0747552574
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.9 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 75,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There are so many ways that a boy like Bradley Chalkers can humiliate himself at school. Most of them are explored by the hero of There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom, a story of isolation, bravery and gradual acceptance told with great humour by Louis Sachar, the author of the brilliant Holes.
Bradley is the only one in Mrs Ebbels class without a gold star next to his name on the wall chart. He doesn't have any friends and that's the way he likes it. Nobody wants to sit next to him at the back of the class, until Jeff Fishkin starts school. At the same time Carla, the new school counsellor shows Bradley that with a huge amount of courage and a bit of self-belief he can break the repetitive cycle of heartbreaking rejection by his peers, disappointment from family and weary indifference from teachers.
Bradley has a long road to travel with the help of his new friends but the resultant changes aren't pious or predictable but slow, painful and humorous. The witty, thoughtful exchanges between Bradley and Carla are exceptionally well written and the slow and delicate process of building trust is completely believable. A touching, warm and funny tale with no saccachrine aftertaste. --Rachel Ediss
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"Give me a dollar or I'll spit on you." That's Bradley Chalker for you. He is the oldest child in the class. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls, and the teachers say he has "serious behaviour problems." No one likes him - except Carla, the new school counsellor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories. Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren't afraid to try. Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is believing in yourself.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There's a Boy in the Girl's bathroom, by Louis Sachar is a very comical book. It is a funny way of telling the story of a boy and how he overcomes his problems with friends and school. Ten-year old Bradley Chalkers is one tough bully. He doesn't do his homework, he scribbles in school, and he doesn't have any friends; at least for a while. One day a new boy , Jeff Fishkin, comes to school. Jeff is an exception to Bradley's other classmates, who hate Bradley. Jeff actually wants to be friends with Bradley! Bradley doesn't know what to think. Bradley's teacher, concered about the scribbled on school work, starts sending him to the new school counselor, in hope of helping him pay attention. Bradley thinks the counselor, Carla Davis, is weird. She agrees to whatever he says, wears funny sweaters, and asks him to call her by her first name! Slowly Carla helps Bradley gain self confidence. This book will make you appreciate your friends more! This book taught me that difficult times can be rewarding, if you try your best at them.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am seventeen years old, and I've read "There's a Boy..." at least once a year since I discovered it in 3rd grade. I would like to warn that the given "age range" for reading this book is completely misleading -- no child under nine would appreciate it, and adults can enjoy it as much as children. Louis Sachar is simply the best author of children's fiction today. "There's a Boy" is an effective tool to make kids think twice before teasing classmates. Children who lack self-confidence or have trouble in school will relate to Bradley Chalkers. And everyone can enjoy Sachar's story-telling magic. I treasure my copy of this book, and when my younger brother reached 3rd grade, we read it together. He loved the novel as much as I did, and both of us were sobbing at the end. I know he has learned as much from the story as I have over the years. Do yourself or your child a favor and read this book!
43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading Holes, recommened by children in my class, I managed to get hold of a copy of "There's a boy in the girl's bathroom" and enjoyed it so much, thought I'd read it to my class. They couldn't wait until the end of the day, to hear more of Bradley Chalkers and his exploits. This book works on many levels, and the children really did empathise with Bradley. It gave us excellent opportunities to discuss issues of bullying, tolerance and acceptance of others. I won't give away the end, but it had some of my class in tears. A truely wonderful story that we can all learn from.
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THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
i read this book with my class (class4
and we all loved it, especially me! It is funny,exciting story about a boy called Bradley Chalkers who is dealing with extra ordinary... Read more
and we all loved it, especially me! It is funny,exciting story about a boy called Bradley Chalkers who is dealing with extra ordinary... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stuart Thorne
I love this book so,so,so much
I read this book to my self and it's probably the best book I have ever read. I'm 10 now and I think it's great from about 7 upwards and I have read this book more than 5 times... Read more
Published 2 months ago by branny
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My ten year old daughter is loving this. All her friends at school are reading it as well - once finished they shall get together to discuss at school !
Published 2 months ago by KKT
Theres a boy in the girls bathroom
My 10 year old son is currently reading this book at school and carrying out a class based project. It really has captured his imagination and he asks loads of questions. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Linsmac
insight into the world of the outsider
story good for older children. but very readable for adults too. makes you realise how hard it is in life if you dont fit in. and how just a little help can make a big change. Read more
Published 2 months ago by deedums
There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom Class Review
Review 1: This book is hilarious! Full of funny bits like 'Call my ... if you don't believe me!' and there is lots more. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr Ware's Student
There's a Girl in The Boy's Bathroom - Fantastic
A fantastic book to engage young readers (I used it with yr 6), particularly boys. Well written with emotive themes and a twist of humour.
Published 4 months ago by Zoe
A Great Book
This book is written by the legendary author Louis Sachar who is my favourite author of all time. He has written such wonderful books as my personal favourite `Holes' and has also... Read more
Published 4 months ago by BLITZ
awesome book!!!
me and my mum read this book together as well as myself reading it in class. Louis Sachar is an amazing author and carefully plots his story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jayne & Ab
Theres a boy in the girls bathroom
I bought a few other books by this author for my daughter and she loved them. She hasnt read this one yet, but hopefully it will live upto its authors reputation.
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