Scieszka, J. (2001) Baloney (Henry P.). Viking.
Summary
Sometimes you need a really great excuse to get out of trouble, and that's exactly what Henry P. Baloney does in this whirlwind of a tale he uses to get out of lifetime detention. When Henry P. can't find his zimulis, he ends up being late for skolza! He has to tell his teacher of the dauntless adventure he has while trying to make his way to class and all the things that causes him to arrive seven whole minutes late. Will Henry P.'s teacher believe his "baloney"? Or will Henry P. live the rest of his time in lifelong detention? Find out in J. Scieszka's story of strange lands and languages.
A Teacher's Perspective
Context clues! Context clues! What I love the most is the context clues!! This story is full of context clues, but literary and visual. The graphics throughout the book include photos to help identify what exactly Henry P. is talking about. There are a total of 20 languages used to replace words on each page (well, some are spoonerisms or simply reversed) and each one adds to his adventuresome tale. The endpapers are covered in a very 'tall' font that spells "BALONEY" with dots that make it look celestial. At the end, the author offers a translation for each word he uses. It's perfect for any teacher who is trying to help students learn how to use what's provided around the word in order to figure it out. I'd definitely recommend this to all ages.
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