Steve "Sneeze" Wyatt attempts to thwart his parents' plan to have him skip eighth grade, but he has bigger problems when his friends disapprove of his new list and Mrs. "Fierce" Pierce threatens to keep him from the Invention Convention.
Lee Wardlaw Books
Lee Wardlaw is an author of award-winning books for young readers, with a notable passion for animals, especially cats, infusing her work with charm and humor. Her writing is characterized by a distinctive style that captivates young audiences, making her stories both engaging and memorable. Wardlaw explores themes of friendship and family, often through the lens of animal companions. Her books are celebrated for their unique voice and their ability to resonate with children worldwide.
101 Ways to Bug Your Parents
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Steve "Sneeze" Wyatt was born to invent things, and his latest gadget—the Nice Alarm, which wakes you up with a gentle tap on the shoulder—promises to make him rich and famous! All Sneeze needs to do is attend the Invention Convention, and he will be catapulted into stardom. So, when Sneeze’s convention plans are nixed by his parents, who have enrolled him in a creative writing class instead, he is appalled. For his first writing project, Sneeze starts a list of ways to bug his parents. It keeps growing until he hits upon a brilliant plan—a plan that will enable him to attend the convention with or without his parents. . . . (Winner of five state reader's choice awards; American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" 1996; Bank Street College of Education/Children's Book Council Best Book of the Year, 1997; Charter Schools USA Recommended Reading List; International Board for Books for Young People Honor List; International School Librarians Recommended Reading List.)
