Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter!

Fly Guy #10

by Tedd Arnold

A hilarious new Fly Guy adventure -- when Fly Guy joins Buzz's class on a trip to a flyswatter factory, it's the "best field trip ever!"

When Fly Guy goes to school with Buzz, they learn that his class is taking a field trip to a flyswatter factory! BAD NEWZZ! Fly Guy tries to hide in Buzz's pocket, but when the tour guide starts insulting flies, Buzz cannot help but stick his head out. A robotic flyswatter named the Super Swatter detects Fly Guy, and Fly Guy causes a hilarious ruckus in his efforts to escape.

At the end of this zany adventure, the flyswatter factory announces an end to its factory tours and the students use their free flyswatters as art to celebrate the "best field trip ever!"

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, Fiction, Animals, 1st Grade, Friendship

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2011

About the author

Tedd grew up with three brothers. His family lived on a farm in Pennsylvania for several years then returned to Elmira until Tedd was ten years old. His father's work then required that they move to Gainesville, Florida. There, Tedd's first art lessons in an abandoned dentist's office over the Happy Hour pool hall eventually led to a fine arts degree from the University of Florida.

He and his wife, Carol, started their family in Tallahassee where Tedd worked as a commercial illustrator. Carol, a kindergarten teacher, drew Tedd's attention to children's books. Their first son, Walter, inspired his breakthrough picture book, NO JUMPING ON THE BED!.

He and his family now live in Elmira. His second son, William, now stars in NO MORE WATER IN THE TUB!, a sequel to his first book. He has now published over 50 books as author and illustrator.

Reviews

[Matt]

It’s field trip day at Buzz’s school and Fly Guy has snuck into his friend’s backpack. On the bus, Buzz and Fly Guy realise that the journey has taken them to... a flyswatter factory. There, the class learns all about the new technology surrounding flyswatters, which makes Fly Guy quite upset. When a ‘test fly’ is released to show the might of this machine, Fly Guy has had enough and jumps into action. Buzz could not be prouder of his friend, who has saved the day. Neo loved this piece and laughed when we read all about the wonders of Fly Guy in the factory.

[AleJandra]

A mi hija le gustan mucho los libros de Fly Guy, y aunque este libro no habla de ningún tema en específico, igual es muy entretenido y divertido.

Ese Fly guy es un loquillo.

[Amar Pai]

This is my favorite Fly Guy. They visit a flyswatter factory... WITH DISASTROUS RESULTS! The drawings really made me laugh, especially the guy in the fly suit and the Super Swatter robot. Good stuff. I still say a fly is a disgusting pet though. I don't approve of that.

[Ivy]

Currently my favourite series!

[Natasha Friegang]

Well, to be honest, it was my students that really wanted to hear this book. So I read it to them. They loved it and would give this 5 stars. I didn't like it as much, but I want to honor them, so I include their opinion here. The boys were especially interested and like that this comes from a series of "CHAPTER BOOKS"!!! Kids are so funny!

[John]

Uh-oh! Badnewzz!!!! Buzz's class is taking a field trip to The Fantastic Flyswatter Factory. Will Fly Guy survive????

[J.D. Holman]

Objectively, I can see why kids would find this fun. Subjectively, I found it stupid and didn't care for the art.

[Calder]

It was very swatting.

[Mard]

to easy for me and whatever i like it

[Garrett Michael]

Scholastic INC 2011
# Of Pages: 30
Summary:
Fly Guy tries to hide in Buzz's pocket, but when the tour guide starts insulting flies, Buzz cannot help but stick his head out. A robotic flyswatter named the Super Swatter detects Fly Guy, and Fly Guy causes a hilarious scene in his efforts to escape. At the end of this zany adventure, the flyswatter factory announces an end to its factory tours and the students use their free flyswatters as art to celebrate the "best field trip ever!"
5 stars
Genre: Fiction
Grade Level:3-5
lexile Level:420
Guided Reading Level:J
CCS/Teaching IdeaCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7
Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)

This creative short story uses its illustrations and plot to create a mood for the reader. As a class they will look through the story again and determine why the illustrstions and texts create this mood for the reader?

[Nicola]

Miss is really enjoying the Fly Guy series of books and will have a go at some of the often repeated words like "fly guy" and "buzz". She likes the often slightly gross pictures of what Fly Guy likes to eat. This edition has them go on a class trip to a flyswatter factory (super robot and all) but FG and Buzz prevail!

Miss 5 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Courtney Umlauf]

After Fly Guy sneaks to school inside Buzz's backpack, they find out it's time for a class field trip. Buzz brings Fly Guy along in his shirt pocket. What could go wrong? Then they find out where they're going on the trip: a flyswatter factory!

This is a fun series for any beginning reader.

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[Anthony]

Fly Guy finds himself on a field trip with Buzz and his classmates to a flyswatter factory. Not a good location to be, but during a demonstration Fly Guy comes to the rescue of a young fly, and wrecks havoc of the flyswatter factory.

[Ava]

Fantasy Fiction
Independent Reading
This book is a very interesting text for children. I would have my students read this book independtly and discuss their opinions in class as a whole. This book has fantasy qualities that would be very interactive for the children to learn and imagine.

[Sydney]

Humorous children's fiction book. This is a fun story to read as a child about a fly trying to escape a fly swatter. This would be a great independent read or even a fun read along with students with a quick writing response.

[Cheryl Alsippi]

A Cute, Colorful Read!
Fun to read. Very colorful with lots of excitement (Oh no! What Next?!). I wished it was longer. I'll bet all kids would like their fields to be like this one. My grandson enjoyed the book.

[lyn]

interesting commentary on the automation of jobs previously performed by human

read in like 2-3? minutes in the waiting room of the orthodontist

don’t you hate it when you and your pet fly accidentally take a field trip to the fantastic flyswatted company

[Dalia DJ]

Great 1 grade reading book - 👍 Fly Guy Books

[Miss Sarah]

Fly guy and Buzz are going on a field trip to a flyswatter factor. Can Fly guy survive the trip? Not my favorite in the series. preschool and up

[Annalise]

It was a silly book. I liked it.

[Margaret]

Silly. Cute. An easy read for young readers. "Chapters" so they can say they are reading "Chapter Books?" Not sure I'd read it to a group, but I'd set it out for the kinders to read.

[Stephanie Carter]

Field trip gone wrong when Fly Guy ends up at the flyswatter factory!

[Monica Loftus]

A strange book about a boy and his pet fly who wind up going on a field trip to a fly swatter factory! Luckily the pet fly became the hero.

[Talea]

My daughter usually enjoys Fly Guy but found this one a little boring.

[Hunter]

It Was Ok

[Ryan]

This fun easy reader sees Fly guy and Buzz go on a school trip. Not a trip I would like to take, because chaos ensues. A fun read for any age.

[angrykitty]

an epic battle....

[Kristin Feliciano]

Super cute! A must read for all ages! Fly guy is amazing and a great pet.

[Oscar]

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Moo! There was a robot is swat flies badly. But there was a tiny fly that I like. I liked it. Good night.

[The Book Box]

Mom and I read this the other night.