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Even when the characters disobey their teachers, they often do so in the name of a noble cause that helps their school or their friends.

Pranks, schemes, disasters, explosions, science experiments, sporting events - these are the backdrops for Korman's jokes, and most of the time, they are clever, respectful and well-executed. Perhaps because Korman started writing these when he was himself an adolescent, he completely understands what middle school boys find funny, and he delivers it in every single book. Thankfully, I have been reminded that this series fits that bill exactly. I found this to be a disappointing underestimation of what kids are capable of finding funny, but I was also hard-pressed to think of many examples of funny books, especially funny books targeted at boys, that could make kids laugh without resorting to crude humor. Last spring, I attended a talk by two children's illustrators who insisted that the key to humor in children's books is underwear and toilet jokes. Join two of Gordon Korman's most memorable characters in seven side-splitting, rip-roaring adventures! Macdonald Hall is the series that started it all, and thirty-five years later it remains a must-read for old fans and new, the young - and the young at heart.What I love about these books is their sense of humor. Because Bruno and Boots are determined to get their old room back, no matter what it takes. And Boots is stuck with nerdy, preppy, paranoid George Wexford-Smyth III.Of course, this means war. Bruno must now room with ghoulish Elmer Drimsdale, plus his plants, goldfish and ants. 'The Fish,' decides it would be best to separate them. and that's only the beginning.īruno and Boots are always in trouble. The roommates and best friends are nothing but trouble! Together they've snuck out after lights-out, swapped flags, kidnapped mascots. But Bruno Walton and Boots O'Neal are far from being fine young Canadians.

Macdonald Hall's ivy-covered buildings have housed and educated many fine young Canadians. Gordon Korman's classic, bestselling series celebrates its 35th anniversary!

This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! by Gordon Korman