Technically, It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems

An eleven-year-old boy named Robert voices typical--and not so typical--middle-grade concerns in this unique, memorable collection of hilarious poems. His musings cover the usual stuff, like pizza, homework, thank-you notes, and his annoying older sister. In addition, he speculates about professional wrestling for animals, wonders why no one makes scratch-and-sniff fart stickers, designs the ultimate roller coaster (complete with poisonous spiders), and deconstructs the origins of a new word, snarpy. A playful layout and ingenious graphics extend the wry humor that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

Author: John Grandits
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 10/18/2004
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.58w x 0.16d
ISBN: 9780618503612

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 84530 / Technically, It's Not My Fault: Concrete Poems


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2004 pg. 1006
Publishers Weekly 12/06/2004 pg. 61
Booklist 12/15/2004 pg. 739
School Library Journal 12/01/2004 pg. 161
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2005 pg. 210
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 152 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 56

About the Author
Grandits, John: - John Grandits is a book and magazine designer and the author of Technically, It's Not My Fault and Blue Lipstick, award-winning books of concrete poetry, and the picture books Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break If You Want to Survive the School Bus, which received the Texas Bluebonnet Award, and Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Follow If You Want to Survive the Cafeteria. He and his wife, Joanne, live in Red Bank, New Jersey. Visit him online at johngrandits.com.