Skinnybones, Barbara Park
Skinnybones, Barbara Park
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Skinnybones

Author: Barbara Park

Narrator: Maxwell Glick

Unabridged: 2 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/26/2016

Synopsis

Alex Frankovitch is the smallest kid on his team. But he has a MAJOR-LEAGUE sized mouth. And it gets him into MAJOR-LEAGUE trouble! Alex knows he’s gone too far when he brags his way into a pitching contest with the best player—and BIGGEST jerk—in the whole school. Can Alex talk his way out of this mess? Or is he in for the GRAND SLAM of all humiliations?

About The Author

BARBARA PARK is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has been translated into multiple languages and is a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Almost Starring Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and The Kid in the Red Jacket. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tracy The Great on April 19, 2017

I think it was a good and funny book. I liked it when he dumped the kitty Fritters on the floor and blamed the cat.......more

Goodreads review by Joey on February 28, 2017

I really likes this book because Alex played baseball and there were problems with T.J. and Alex got bullyed by T.J. so that is a SOOCAL ISSUE.......more

Goodreads review by Anu on August 15, 2016

This book was about a boy Alex who was so called skinny bones. Anyways, he isn't the best player on the team he is actually the worst player on the team. he is in that rank because he cant throw, catch or swing the bat. everyone tries to help him but he just cant get it so they gave up. Alex had a d......more

Goodreads review by Josiah on March 21, 2025

I give this two and a half stars. The relentless humor of Barbara Park (and Alex!) never falters, and I found big laughs seemingly on at least every few pages. I've never found anyone funnier than Barbara Park, and this book is an excellent example of her peerless wit.......more

Goodreads review by Rayhan on January 29, 2015

I really liked this book. My favorite part was when Alex and T.J. had a pitching contest.......more

Quotes

"Barbara Park is one of the funniest writers around"-Booklist

Awards

  • Georgia Children's Book Award
  • Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • Tennessee Children's Choice Book Award
  • Texas Bluebonnet Award
  • Utah Children's Book Award
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