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A laugh-out-loud story about the craziest school ever, by the author of THE DAY MY BUM WENT PSYCHO. When a new teacher arrives in Henry McThrottle's classroom, spelling tests and maths books go out of the window - literally| For the first time ever, Henry and his friends actually look forward to the end of breaktime. Lessons include How to Skid on a Banana Skin, How to Hang Out of a Window, and How to Conduct an Archaeological Dig. Amidst all the excitement, Henry discovers a map that could lead his class to hidden treasure| What's more, it's buried in the school grounds. Suddenly, a race to find the booty begins...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I warn you now - if you read this in public you'll be snorting with laughter in a very embarrassing way. This is such a brilliant book and it will really engage young readers. Think Captain Underpants-style humour. I've read all four in the series and I enjoyed every one of them immensely. Andy Griffiths is my new favourite writer!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is such a funny story. My 8 year old daughter and I loved reading it. Also good for reading in the class.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Middle readers, especially boys, will love this book
12 Sep 2008
Format:Paperback
Henry McThrottle of Northwest Southeast Central School likes telling stories. Since his school is filled with crazy characters that live up to their names anyway, stories about school are great for him to tell.
Take, for instance, the fact that Henry's principal, Principal Greenbeard, likes to run a tight ship--on dry land. And the fact that Principal Greenbeard used to just be a student at Northwest Southeast Central School, and when he was just a student, he liked to play pirates at recess. And he buried a treasure-that was stolen, and never recovered. Henry McThrottle never had so much fodder for a story as when he and his schoolmates were stricken with treasure fever and decided that this was the year they would find that treasure.
This is one high-concept, easy-to-read, engaging middle reader. Think Captain Underpants without the bathroom humor, which is surprising considering that author Andy Griffiths is known for his book, The Day My Butt Went Psycho, which HAS to include bathroom humor, doesn't it? Just goes to show that you can't write off an author based on one series title. (I've never read about the Psycho Butt. Maybe it is wonderful. But my mom radar is pinging pretty loudly.)
I will happily hand this wonderful, zany read (Treasure Fever not Psycho Butt) to my eight-year-old son whom I know will eat it up and laugh his head off. Yes, I'll have to check out the other book, too. It didn't make Griffiths a bestseller for nothing, did it?
Armchair Interviews says: Wonderful read for Middle Readers.
Take, for instance, the fact that Henry's principal, Principal Greenbeard, likes to run a tight ship--on dry land. And the fact that Principal Greenbeard used to just be a student at Northwest Southeast Central School, and when he was just a student, he liked to play pirates at recess. And he buried a treasure-that was stolen, and never recovered. Henry McThrottle never had so much fodder for a story as when he and his schoolmates were stricken with treasure fever and decided that this was the year they would find that treasure.
This is one high-concept, easy-to-read, engaging middle reader. Think Captain Underpants without the bathroom humor, which is surprising considering that author Andy Griffiths is known for his book, The Day My Butt Went Psycho, which HAS to include bathroom humor, doesn't it? Just goes to show that you can't write off an author based on one series title. (I've never read about the Psycho Butt. Maybe it is wonderful. But my mom radar is pinging pretty loudly.)
I will happily hand this wonderful, zany read (Treasure Fever not Psycho Butt) to my eight-year-old son whom I know will eat it up and laugh his head off. Yes, I'll have to check out the other book, too. It didn't make Griffiths a bestseller for nothing, did it?
Armchair Interviews says: Wonderful read for Middle Readers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Treasure Fever Rocks!
25 Nov 2011
Format:Paperback
This book was awesome! The teacher, Mr. Brainfright is HILARIOUS! Andy Griffiths writes super funny books! My favorite part was when Mr. Brainfright hung out the window! My favorite character was Newton. You will like it if you like secrets and pirates. It is a sort of like the My Weird School series. This book is probably most appropriate for 3rd through 5th grade. The message (if there is 1) is not to give up when looking for something. The kids are all looking for treasure that the principal told them was under a hill in the schoolyard. The school bully is looking for the treasure too. Will they beat him to it? dun dun dun . . .
Great for Reluctant Readers
25 Mar 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Griffiths hit the nail on the head with this series; it is very popular with my fifth grade reluctant readers.
Finding books for children who have not gotten the "reading bug" yet is not an easy task; this series never fails. Students (even ones below reading level) are encouraged by the sometimes very short chapters, and do well on the Accelerated Reading (AR) tests with all the books from this series.
Hurry up and write us some more of these please, Mr. Griffiths!
Finding books for children who have not gotten the "reading bug" yet is not an easy task; this series never fails. Students (even ones below reading level) are encouraged by the sometimes very short chapters, and do well on the Accelerated Reading (AR) tests with all the books from this series.
Hurry up and write us some more of these please, Mr. Griffiths!
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