Arthur and the Poetry Contest

Arthur Chapter Books #18

by Marc Brown, Stephen Krensky, James Cohen (Editor)

Three new chapter books feature Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. Each book features longer Arthur Adventures at a third-grade reading level and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he tries to figure out who Muffy's secret admirer is, enters a poetry contest with all his friends, and attempts to rein in Buster's ego when he becomes a local hero. Arthur fans will want to read and collect all of these new chapter books!

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Fiction, Middle Grade, Poetry, Picture Books

64 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

Marc Tolon Brown is perhaps best known for his series of children's books about Arthur the aardvark, which was turned into an animated television show on PBS. Brown is a three-time Emmy Award winner, for his role on the television show inspired by his books.

He lives on Martha's Vineyard and in New York City with his wife, Laurie Krasny Brown. He has three children, sons Tolon and Tucker, and daughter Eliza. The names of his two sons have been hidden in all of the Arthur books except for one: Arthur's Tooth.

Reviews

[Lauren Monlezun]

I just picked this up at a little library about half an hour ago and read it all on a park bench! I’ll be honest…… I laughed out loud…more than once….
I was filled with nostalgia but also had new connections as an adult because it was filled with topics of conversations I’ve had with students over the last few weeks about poetry in relation to the Ontario curriculum. Such a steal to add to my classroom library!

[mabel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty boring

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved how this book encouraged children that anyone can write poetry and the fact that poetry can be about anything!! The poems in this story were also fun to read, and I would love to use them as examples in my classroom.

[Alyssa Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun way to start the year by reading this book meant for children. My child's heart is exhilaratingly happy!

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate how this is pro-poetry.

[Stasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Once upon a midnight cloudy, a big old bat said 'howdy howdy!'' 🤣

[Pen Winton · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Estofado de medusa” es un titulo genial para una poema.

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another children's book just for fun. I am trying to clear out all the books my children read while in school. Arthur's friend Fern loves poetry and decides to enter the poetry contest at school. Mr. Ratburn is not happy that only one student has entered.

Fern bets all the children in her class that they cannot write a poem. If they don't write one than they have to join the poetry club. Mr. Prelutsky who is a poet will be doing a reading and then judging the contest.

I enjoyed reading the poems the children were trying to write. Some of the poems were a little gross but the person who wrote them enjoys that kind of stuff.

all 3 books received 4 stars

Now I am still reading Book Lust and would like to finish it soon. Maybe I just need to take some time off from work and do nothing but read.

[Meribeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A poetry writing event in a primary classroom features well-known poet Jack Prelutsky as a school visitor.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 34563 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1.0
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, RV, VP

[Valary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every now and then I like reading kids books sometimes I just need a light funny read.

[Benjamin Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hooray for the shout out to Jack Prelutsky.