Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
2015 · Grades 3-5 · Nominee
About This Book
Summer's finally here, and Derek Fallon is looking forward to pelting the UPS truck with water balloons, climbing onto the garage roof, and conducting silly investigations. But when his parents decide to send him to Learning Camp, Derek's dreams of fun come to an end. Ever since he's been labeled a "reluctant reader," his mom has pushed him to read "real" books--something other than his beloved Calvin & Hobbes.
As Derek forges unexpected friendships and uncovers a family secret involving himself (in diapers! no less), he realizes that adventures and surprises are around the corner, complete with curve balls.
As Derek forges unexpected friendships and uncovers a family secret involving himself (in diapers! no less), he realizes that adventures and surprises are around the corner, complete with curve balls.
Series Placement
Awards
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
2015 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2015 · Elementary · Nominee
Nene Award
2014 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
2013 · Children's · Nominee
Nene Award
2013 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
Nutmeg Book Award
2013 · Intermediate · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2013 · Grades 3-6 · Nominee
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2012 · Children's Book · Nominee
Nene Award
2012 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
