{"product_id":"room-207-isbn-9780887766954","title":"Room 207","description":"The kids of Room 207 arrive at their class on the first day of school to find it has suffered “a most grievous accident” and is covered in mysterious slime. Their teacher leads her charges to the original one-room schoolhouse that stands on the property. But the schoolroom isn’t empty — it is inhabited by a spooky guest. The shock of being transferred to the worst classroom on the planet has barely worn off when Erik, the school’s biggest bully, and Stove, the world’s second fastest pot-bellied pig, are added to the attendance sheet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe winner of this year’s Best Classroom contest will represent the school on a reality show, but what chance does Room 207 have to win when it is already nicknamed, “The Pigpen”? And how do you accept an award if your teacher has been swallowed by slime?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoom 207\u003c\/i\u003e’s cast of hilarious characters includes a guinea pig named Butterbum, a cat who needed ten lives and nine kids desperate to prove themselves to the school and to the reality-tv viewing world.“The book will appeal to a wide range of readers; the short chapters, and fun situations will appeal in particular to more reluctant readers.  Hendry’s illustrations add much to the book, and readers will enjoy them.  \u003cb\u003eRoom 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis also suitable for a back-to-school read-aloud; students of all ages will enjoy the adventures and exploits of this unconventional Grade 5 class.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e Resource Link\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMore Than You Can Chew\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is an exceptional young adult novel… that takes you on a painful journey, and drops you off at the end with a greater understanding of eating disorders, compassion towards those suffering from this illness, and the deep satisfaction one experiences when they have shared the lives of characters they enjoy and see triumph in the end.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003ci\u003eResource Links\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Marty’s struggles…will satisfy teens’ voracious appetites…” \u003cbr\u003e— \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“… Marnelle Tokio…tells a gripping, believable story about a strong, world-weary girl.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e Toronto Families\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarnelle Tokio\u003c\/b\u003e was born in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, on a frostbitten New Year’s Day, but grew up in Australia, Bahamas, Florida, and California. She has had so many jobs her resume is alphabetical from Apprentice Thoroughbred Jockey to X-ray Technician. While waiting to hear about a zookeeper position she decided to be a writer. \u003ci\u003eMore Than You Can Chew\u003c\/i\u003e was her first book, and now she is an international award-winning author. Marnelle can often be found playing with her daughter, dog, and husband at their home in Toronto\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300639002853,"sku":"NP9780887766954","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780887766954.jpg?v=1767735905","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/room-207-isbn-9780887766954","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}