See You Later, Gladiator (Time Warp Trio #9) - Hardcover

Scieszka, Jon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670893404 ISBN 13: 9780670893409

Publisher: Viking Juvenile, 2000

Synopsis

Joe, Fred, and Sam demonstrate some of their favorite professional wrestling moves, including the "Time Warp Trio Blind Ninja Smackdown," when they're transported to ancient Rome and forced to fight as gladiators in the Colosseum. 35,000 first printing.

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About the Author

Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (illustrated by Lane Smith), and Math Curse (illustrated by Lane Smith).  In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called “Guys Read” that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the country’s first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Children’s Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for children’s literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.

Reviews

Grade 2-5-Joe, Sam, and Fred didn't mean to open Joe's magic book again, but while they were wrestling, they bumped into the bookcase and now they are back in the golden age of Rome, trying to do as the Romans do, as gladiators. Will their moves, culled from hours of watching WWF, impress in the Coliseum, or are they history? Fear not-the boys triumph in the arena, using their cleverness and ingenuity against tridents and swords. Scieszka has an ear for the fast-paced language and sense of humor of school-aged kids and this book continues to illustrate his talents. McCauley's black-and-white cartoons are a perfect match for the action-packed text. This is an excellent addition to the series and fans of the "Time Warp Trio" will shout "thumbs up" for these three would-be gladiators.
Kate McLean, Dekalb County Public Library, Tucker, GA
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Gr. 4-6. The Time Warp Trio returns in yet another outrageous, warp-speed adventure. This time the travelers are propelled back to ancient Rome, through gladiator training school and into the Colosseum, where they confront viscious crocodiles and knuckleheaded bruisers in an amphitheater filled with thousands. As always, the trio's capers are short on logic but long on heart-pounding, clever escapes, and the historical details are easily woven into the adventure and balanced with hilarious, often gross-out humor. Another winner for fans of the series. Slightly stylized, geometric drawings by Adam Mccauley illustrate. Gillian Engberg
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Edition details

• Publisher: Viking Juvenile
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670893404
• ISBN 13: 9780670893409
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: McCauley Adam
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96