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There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom

There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom

Children's BooksMiddle Grade
Pages
202
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

Bradley Chalkers is the kid every teacher has given up on — a liar, a bully, friendless by choice because it hurts less than being rejected. When new school counselor Carla Davis refuses to write him off, and a boy named Jeff becomes an unlikely friend, Bradley has to decide whether he's willing to risk being seen as something other than the worst kid in fifth grade. A novel by Louis Sachar.

How it reads

FunnyHeartwarmingLighthearted
Coming of AgeRedemption Arc
Prose complexity 1/10

Genres

Children's Books Middle Grade Psychology

Subjects

BehaviorBoysBradley chalkersrChild psychologistsConduct of lifeCounselorsElementary school counselorsFriendshipHuman behaviorProblem childrenSchoolsSchool storiesStudent counselorsStudentsUnited States

Places

The United States

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom part of a series?

    This book is a standalone story and does not require reading any other books by Louis Sachar to understand or enjoy it fully.

  • How does this book compare to Louis Sachar's other works?

    Readers familiar with Louis Sachar's Holes will find a similar blend of humor and poignant character development, though There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom focuses more intensely on individual psychological growth within a school setting.

  • Has There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom won any awards?

    The book received a Christopher Award in 1988, which recognizes works that affirm the highest values of the human spirit.