Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous!

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

In this eighth book in the My Weirder School series, a hilarious school adventure for kids, college professor Dr. Nicholas visits A.J.'s class to help the students improve their standardized test scores in history. The weird thing is, Dr. Nicholas doesn't care about the date Christopher Columbus came to America, who wrote the Declaration of Independence, or other important historical facts. She's more interested in weird information like the history of the toilet bowl! She even built a time machine to take the class on a field trip to the past and future. In this funny chapter book, who will get stuck in time? And how will they get out?

Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.

• Time Travel for Kids: A field trip gets weird when Dr. Nicholas builds a time machine and takes A.J.'s class on a trip to the past!
• Silly Stories for Kids: Forget boring facts! This history lesson is all about weird stuff like who invented the toilet bowl and the story behind Barbie dolls.
• Perfect for Reluctant Readers: Laugh-out-loud funny chapters and a fast-paced plot make this book a favorite for kids who think they don't like to read.
• Hilarious School Adventures: Can A.J. and the gang pass their big test and save Ella Mentry School from being shut down forever?

Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 06/25/2013
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 8.12h x 4.67w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9780062042187
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159988 / Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous!


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 61 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Paillot, Jim: -

Jim Paillot lives in Arizona (another weird place) with his weird wife and two weird children. Isn't that weird? You can visit him on his weird website at jimpaillot.com.

Gutman, Dan: -

Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 2 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 37 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife. You can visit him online at dangutman.com.