Mr. Docker Is Off His Rocker! (My Weird School, #10)

by Dan Gutman

Other authorsJim Paillot (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

J3E.Gut

Publication

HarperTrophy (HarperCollins)

Pages

100

Description

Mr. Docker, a new science teacher, is a crazy inventor who blows things up, uses potatoes for power, and has A.J. and his friends wondering whether science is for nerds or is the coolest subject ever.

Description

With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

In this tenth book in the bestselling My Weird School series, A.J. and his friends at Ella Mentry School are getting a new science teacher! His name is Mr. Docker, and he's clearly a mad scientist. He does nutty experiments and has a demented, cackling laugh. Plus, I invented a car that runs on potatoes! Something weird is going on. Is Mr. Docker trying to take over the world?

Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

Collection

Barcode

4721

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

100 p.; 7.6 inches

ISBN

9780060822279

Lexile

580L

User reviews

LibraryThing member juliana63012
Summary:
Mr. Docker is a scientist who loves potatoes. He does funny out of this world experiments. In this story Mr. Docker creates a potato powered car. A.J thinks Mr. Docker is a mad crazy scientist.

Personal Reaction:
This is a funny book that shows children that science can be cool and fun, Kids
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seem to be interested in this book because it is just something unexpected, nothing like they have ever heard before.

Classroom extension ideas:
The class can get in groups and act as if they were scientists like Mr. Docker. They can come up with an out of this world experiment just like he did.
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Rating

½ (14 ratings; 4)

Call number

J3E.Gut
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