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Sue Stauffacher's first novel for Knopf,
Donuthead
, received starred reviews from
Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal
, and
Kirkus Reviews
, which declared it “touching, funny and gloriously human.”

In addition to writing children's books, Sue is a speaker on the issues of literacy, bullying, and creating a more compassionate culture, drawing on her work as a journalist and educator for more than fifteen years. Visit her Web site at
www.suestauffacher.com
for the
Wizard of Oz
“cheats,” the map of Oz, and other fun stuff that makes reading come alive. Hint: Toto's got the Easter eggs. Sue does good time in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband, Roger Gilles; her two sons, Max and Walter; her dog, Sophie; and her cat, Fig.

Also by Sue Stauffacher

Donuthead

My name, if you must know, is Franklin Delano Donuthead.

Try saying that in a room full of fifth graders if you think names will never hurt you.

And the name is just the beginning. Life for Franklin Delano Donuthead is decidedly unsafe. Marvin Howerton, the school bully with big fists and a small brain, has it in for him. And no one in Franklin's life—not classmates, teachers, or even his mom—seems to understand the importance of proper sanitation. Not to mention the disturbing fact that his left arm has mysteriously grown eight-tenths of an inch longer than his right.

Then hygienically challenged Sarah Kervick transfers to Pelican View Elementary, and Franklin's thoroughly disinfected world is turned upside down. In less than a week, Sarah draws this neatest of fifth graders into the messiest of friendships. Franklin might actually start enjoying himself. That is, if he can just shake the fear that Sarah has head lice.

∗ “Touching, funny, and gloriously human.”

—
Kirkus Reviews
, Starred

∗ “An appealing story with some memorable characters and a lot of heart.”     —
School Library Journal
, Starred

Also by Sue Stauffacher

Donutheart

Life has taken a decidedly dangerous turn for Franklin Delano Donuthead, the world's most asymmetrical sixth grader. He has to change classes six times! now that he's in middle school. His mother is
dating.
And for some odd reason, Glynnis Powell, for whom Franklin shined his milk quarters back in grade school, makes him blush like a tomato. How will all this redirection of blood flow affect his health? And will school bully Marvin Howerton succeed in catching Franklin alone in the boys' bathroom?

Like it or not, Franklin needs to rely on the protection of Sarah Kervick, who must save him from disaster almost daily. But as Sarah's real-life problems threaten to overwhelm her, Franklin is called upon to be stronger and braver than he feels capable of. With help from a quirky collection of friends, Franklin's about to discover that he just might have what it takes to “step up to the plate.” (In a manner of speaking, of course … he's really not too fond of sports in general.) Who knew growing up could be so hazardous to your health?

“Funny and marvelously humane, it's a worthy follow-up to [Franklin's] debut,
Donuthead
.”—
Kirkus Reviews

“A wry, touching commentary on middle-school survival.”                               —
Booklist

Published by Yearling
an imprint of Random House Children's Books
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Copyright © 2005 by Sue Stauffacher

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