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Children's Fiction Humorous Stories

Hiccup Champion of the World

by (author) Ken Roberts

Publisher
Groundwood Books Ltd
Initial publish date
Mar 1995
Category
Humorous Stories, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Recommended Age
8 to 12
Recommended Grade
3 to 7
Recommended Reading age
8 to 12
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888992338
    Publish Date
    Mar 1995
    List Price
    $5.95

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Out of print

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Description

Maynard Chan has had the hiccups for three months, and it's starting to look as if nothing he does will stop them. . .until he's faced with the prospect of appearing live before millions of viewers on the country's most famous late-night TV talk show!

A funny book, sure to make kids laugh, from one of Canada's favorite children's authors.

About the author

Ken Roberts is the author of several popular books for young readers, including Hiccup Champion of the World, Crazy Ideas, Pop Bottles, Nothing Wright, Past Tense (shortlisted for a Governor General’s Award) and two highly praised previous Thumb books — The Thumb in the Box and Thumb on a Diamond (Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice, SSLI Honor Book, Horn Book Fanfare Top Ten List). Ken is chief librarian of the Hamilton Public Library. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Editorial Reviews

Roberts provides children in grades 3 to 5 with fast-paced, light, humorous reading.

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