Dogs Don t Tell Jokes
Yearling Books
Gary W Boone knows he was born to be a stand up comedian It s the rest of the kids in his class who think he s just a goon Then the Floyd Hicks Junior High School Talent Show is announced and he starts practicing his routine nonstop to get it just right Gary s sure this will be his big break he ll make everyone laugh and win the 100 prize But when an outrageous surprise threatens to turn his debut into a disaster it looks as if the biggest joke of all may be on Gary himself
Louis Sachar
Penguin Random House
A sidesplitting classic from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar Holes with a brand new cover Gary W Boone knows he was born to be a stand up comedian It s the rest of the kids in his class who think he s just a goon Then the Floyd Hicks Junior High School Talent Show is announced and he starts practicing his routine nonstop to get it just right Gary s sure this will be his big break he ll make everyone laugh and win the 0 prize But when an outrageous surprise threatens to turn his debut into a disaster it looks as if the biggest joke of all may be on Gary himself
