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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom (Paperback)

by Louis Sachar (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (5 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747589526
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747589525
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,048 in Books (See Bestsellers 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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Every boy or girl, child or adult, should read this book!, 25 Dec 1998
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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!
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for children of all ages, 26 Sep 2001
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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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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fantasic book gr8 for children of all ages., 29 Mar 2004
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i am a 17 yr old male, i read this book while camping with my parents and i thought it was fantastic, seeing brad change throughout the book is fantastic and his reltionship with his teacher begins to grow and grow. After i read the book i gave it to me sister to read who is 15 and she loved it as well. this would be great for children of all ages to read. it not a large book i manged to read it in a day, but a younger child could read it within a week. i first got introduced into this author when i was reading holes about 5 years ago. he is a brilliant author and have just bought his next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!!!
I bought this book to teach a scheme of Literacy work to my Year 5 class and we have enjoyed it so much that I am now going to purchase other Louis Sachar books to read with them... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Isla Sault

5.0 out of 5 stars Sachar strikes again
Another gem from the writer of 'Holes', this is a humourous story with a decent moral message; suitable for anyone aged 11+
Published 2 months ago by Binro The Heretic

4.0 out of 5 stars A childhood favourite
I absolutely loved this book growing up. I think the first time I read it I must have been 11 or so and I've read it at least a dozen times. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for reluctant to read boys
My 11 year old's all time favourite book. I don't know why and I don't care as it was the first book he read without any persuasion.
Published 5 months ago by SG

5.0 out of 5 stars Punchy, inspiring, moving tale about Bradley Chalkers.
I read this book with my Year five class and we LOVED it!!
Bradley Chalkers was an island, he sat at the back of the class, last seat, last row. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Rowell

5.0 out of 5 stars TOATALLY INSPIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our English teacher has been reading us this book for the past month and I am totally inspired by it. Louis Sachar is an exellent writer and I adore his books. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Annie Thurbon

5.0 out of 5 stars A modern classic
I bought this book to teach my Y4/5 children as it is recommended on the Renewed Framwork as an exemplified unit. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars "Smile at the monsters :-)"
This is simply, a sweet book. It's quirky narrative and interesting main character, Bradley is compelling although not in a way you might think. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2007 by Dina J

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
WOW! this book is brill, if you are in two minds, there is no need to be- its worth it! this was the second book i read of Louis Sacher's after reading the also amazing holes... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gives you an insight into "problem children's" lives.
This fantastically 'real' book,gives you an idea into what the world is like through a young boy's mild eyes. Read more
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