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Don't Get Caught #3
In the Girls Locker Room
There's a rumor that the girls keep a Kissing Book hidden in their locker room. In the book they judge how each boy in the grade kisses. Kyle and his friends have heard that someone has written some pretty bad things about them. Can it really be true? There's only one way to find out. They'll have to get that book. But to do it they'll have to go where no boy has gone before.
129 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2001
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About the author
Todd Strasser
224 books799 followersTodd Strasser is an American author of more than 130 novels for adults, young-adults, and middle graders.
His most recent novel is Summer of '69
Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world."
Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood. Readers fascinated with this time period will find much to enjoy... Vietnam, Woodstock, road trips, and acid trips: a sweetly bittersweet, surprising, even melancholy bildungsroman set against a world in flux. Groovy, man."
His most recent young adult novel is Price of Duty:
2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
“Compact and suspenseful, the novel raises important questions about war.” – Kirkus
“This thought-provoking book is both welcome and imperative.” – Booklist * (starred review).
"Rather than attempting to sway the reader, it offers awareness." - VOYA
“Tightly wound and compelling ... appropriate for an older middle school and high school audience. VERDICT: Highly recommended.” – School Library Journal
Bio: Todd was born in New York City. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). Todd went to the I.U. Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. His best subjects were math and science. He also liked to read, but he had trouble with spelling and grammar, and didn't do well in English. His favorite sports were tennis, skiing and fishing. Todd went to college at New York University for a few years, and then dropped out. He lived on a commune, then lived in Europe where he was a street musician.
All the while, Todd wrote songs and poems and lots of letters to his friends back home. Finally he decided to try being a writer. He returned to the United States and went to Beloit College where he studied literature and writing.
After college, Todd worked at the Middletown Times Herald-Record newspaper in Middletown, New York, and later at Compton Advertising in New York City. In 1978, Todd sold his first novel, Angel Dust Blues. He used the money to start the Dr. Wing Tip Shoo fortune cookie company. For the next 12 years, Todd sold more fortune cookies than books.
Todd now divides his time between writing books and speaking at schools and conferences. When he's at home, he likes to spend time with his children and dog, Cooper. He still likes to play tennis and ski, but his favorite new sport is surfing.
His most recent novel is Summer of '69
Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world."
Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood. Readers fascinated with this time period will find much to enjoy... Vietnam, Woodstock, road trips, and acid trips: a sweetly bittersweet, surprising, even melancholy bildungsroman set against a world in flux. Groovy, man."
His most recent young adult novel is Price of Duty:
2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
“Compact and suspenseful, the novel raises important questions about war.” – Kirkus
“This thought-provoking book is both welcome and imperative.” – Booklist * (starred review).
"Rather than attempting to sway the reader, it offers awareness." - VOYA
“Tightly wound and compelling ... appropriate for an older middle school and high school audience. VERDICT: Highly recommended.” – School Library Journal
Bio: Todd was born in New York City. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). Todd went to the I.U. Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. His best subjects were math and science. He also liked to read, but he had trouble with spelling and grammar, and didn't do well in English. His favorite sports were tennis, skiing and fishing. Todd went to college at New York University for a few years, and then dropped out. He lived on a commune, then lived in Europe where he was a street musician.
All the while, Todd wrote songs and poems and lots of letters to his friends back home. Finally he decided to try being a writer. He returned to the United States and went to Beloit College where he studied literature and writing.
After college, Todd worked at the Middletown Times Herald-Record newspaper in Middletown, New York, and later at Compton Advertising in New York City. In 1978, Todd sold his first novel, Angel Dust Blues. He used the money to start the Dr. Wing Tip Shoo fortune cookie company. For the next 12 years, Todd sold more fortune cookies than books.
Todd now divides his time between writing books and speaking at schools and conferences. When he's at home, he likes to spend time with his children and dog, Cooper. He still likes to play tennis and ski, but his favorite new sport is surfing.
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November 21, 2018
The book is decent but really gives off strong 90s style vibes, and innocence. There are a couple things that I find slightly bothersome but I'll get into that later.
Cover
The cover makes the book creepier than the story actually is. To a degree I don't think this cover portrays the book properly but then again, I don’t think anything else could really portray the book more?
Interior
A few times I really had to comment. "Man, Wilson is clueless." The story as a whole isn't bad. Thinking it through I did find the kissing book itself a little confusing. (end plot reasoning. (I'll get to that farther down.)
There is just enough mischief to keep it interesting. Highlight of the book is when they are trying to talk around the principals reasoning. I find it really enjoyable getting confused along with the principal when these tangents go on.
Like last time I really didn't like the evil Dr. Monkey Breath tangent this book goes on and on. If eased up on the nicknaming and focused on his quirks I think I would have preferred it more. I think the moral seemed a little shoehorned and forced at the end but if their all read in order and back to back. (Which I didn't) It might not feel so forced.
SPOILER!
When the thief is revealed I have to admit I was a little confused.
He's writing in the book and jabbing at Kyle for being in the book but the thief never sabotaged the book apart from adding their own name in the review. I would have assumed he would have gone all the way and added negative reviews to others in the book. I also sort of like that we never know how good or bad Kyle and Dusty are and that what is actually written in the book is never said. The one thing that ages this book more so is that there isn't any repercussions for the camera in the girls change room. (Interesting that 'thief' would be called pervert and not all the guys looking watching the monitor in the hallway. (I don't want to get into it so I'm going to end on, Somethings don't age as well as others thanks to a dissipating innocence.)
Cover
The cover makes the book creepier than the story actually is. To a degree I don't think this cover portrays the book properly but then again, I don’t think anything else could really portray the book more?
Interior
A few times I really had to comment. "Man, Wilson is clueless." The story as a whole isn't bad. Thinking it through I did find the kissing book itself a little confusing. (end plot reasoning. (I'll get to that farther down.)
There is just enough mischief to keep it interesting. Highlight of the book is when they are trying to talk around the principals reasoning. I find it really enjoyable getting confused along with the principal when these tangents go on.
Like last time I really didn't like the evil Dr. Monkey Breath tangent this book goes on and on. If eased up on the nicknaming and focused on his quirks I think I would have preferred it more. I think the moral seemed a little shoehorned and forced at the end but if their all read in order and back to back. (Which I didn't) It might not feel so forced.
SPOILER!
When the thief is revealed I have to admit I was a little confused.
He's writing in the book and jabbing at Kyle for being in the book but the thief never sabotaged the book apart from adding their own name in the review. I would have assumed he would have gone all the way and added negative reviews to others in the book. I also sort of like that we never know how good or bad Kyle and Dusty are and that what is actually written in the book is never said. The one thing that ages this book more so is that there isn't any repercussions for the camera in the girls change room. (Interesting that 'thief' would be called pervert and not all the guys looking watching the monitor in the hallway. (I don't want to get into it so I'm going to end on, Somethings don't age as well as others thanks to a dissipating innocence.)
June 1, 2017
Just found this last night in Market Fresh Books. I stayed and read it, although I shouldn't've. You see, I've been looking for this book since seventh grade, when I saw it on a classmate's desk. Well, it was kind of a letdown. Yet another book that seems to promise kissing, but doesn't deliver any. The loony principal and the chair-sliding were pretty funny, though.
June 30, 2024
the book was cute. As an adult i found it reminiscent to being priveledged to many girls/ women group
discussions and persuasions regarding sex. Basically ,they all delightfully elaborated. Very titillating,
Leading to many acts of kindess. Great book. Todd writes well.
discussions and persuasions regarding sex. Basically ,they all delightfully elaborated. Very titillating,
Leading to many acts of kindess. Great book. Todd writes well.
April 23, 2011
Very, very funny! The three boys that are followed in Strasser's "Don't Get Caught" series are at it again, causing mischief! Appropriate for sixth grader's. Boys would really enjoy this book, but I think girls would appreciate it too.
January 4, 2010
Ok, I have to admit, really funny but the title is all wrong. they only go in there for at MOST 2 pages of the book.
September 9, 2014
Such a funny book. All of my friends read this.
March 13, 2019
Takes me back to being in 4th grade!
May 28, 2011
Just So Damn Cute. I Loved It
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