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Edgar & Ellen Mischief Manual
CALLING ALL PRANKSTERS Think you have what it takes to join Edgar and Ellen in their world-widecrusade against boredom? Then "maybe" you're ready to study at the footies of the masters in their first official "Mischief Manual."LEARN HOW TO:
- RECRUIT AND TRAIN YOUR OWN DEVIOUS UNDERLINGS
- NAVIGATE AND PRANK IN COMPLETE DARKNESS
- BUILD YOUR VERY FIRST CATAPULT
- HARNESS THE MYSTERIOUS POWER OF CONFUSEYISM
- AND OH, SO MUCH MORE Prove your mettle and earn your place in the elite LEAGUE OF MISCHIEVISTS. Only the most promising pranksters need apply.
- RECRUIT AND TRAIN YOUR OWN DEVIOUS UNDERLINGS
- NAVIGATE AND PRANK IN COMPLETE DARKNESS
- BUILD YOUR VERY FIRST CATAPULT
- HARNESS THE MYSTERIOUS POWER OF CONFUSEYISM
- AND OH, SO MUCH MORE Prove your mettle and earn your place in the elite LEAGUE OF MISCHIEVISTS. Only the most promising pranksters need apply.
- GenresMiddle GradeChildrens
112 pages, Paperback
First published June 5, 2007
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Charles Ogden
43 books56 followersCharles Ogden is the pen name used by a collection of authors at Star Farm Productions for the Edgar & Ellen book series for children and young adults. The pen name is credited with nine books (with a tenth upcoming), published by both Tricycle Press, and more recently, Simon & Schuster.
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November 25, 2012
Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com
WARNING: The following is only for those who are willing to cause a little mischief, and who care to plot revenge against a certain enemy.
If you want to join the elite group of Edgar and Ellen, well, it isn't so easy. But after you pass their very challenging yes-or-no test, your training will begin with ease.
First, you must identify yourself out of six categories, from being a Shifty Schemer to being a Gutsy Gambler. After you have found the perfect label that fits you the best, it's on to finding the perfect partner, knowing what materials you are going to need, practicing some camouflage tactics, learning how to talk properly, and a whole lot more.
Make sure that you are ready to do some damage, because once you join Edgar and Ellen's group, you can never turn back!
EDGAR & ELLEN MISCHIEF MANUAL is all about... well, mischief! Who knew that two kids could be so clever and very inventive? This is the perfect companion novel for fans of the EDGAR & ELLEN series.
WARNING: The following is only for those who are willing to cause a little mischief, and who care to plot revenge against a certain enemy.
If you want to join the elite group of Edgar and Ellen, well, it isn't so easy. But after you pass their very challenging yes-or-no test, your training will begin with ease.
First, you must identify yourself out of six categories, from being a Shifty Schemer to being a Gutsy Gambler. After you have found the perfect label that fits you the best, it's on to finding the perfect partner, knowing what materials you are going to need, practicing some camouflage tactics, learning how to talk properly, and a whole lot more.
Make sure that you are ready to do some damage, because once you join Edgar and Ellen's group, you can never turn back!
EDGAR & ELLEN MISCHIEF MANUAL is all about... well, mischief! Who knew that two kids could be so clever and very inventive? This is the perfect companion novel for fans of the EDGAR & ELLEN series.
January 28, 2016
This is a companion to the Edgar and Ellen series about mischievous twelve-year-old twins. There used to be an interactive website and even a TV show, but it seems both are defunct now. That's a little sad about the website, because the book instructs readers to visit the site. I guess I'll never know for sure what type of mischief maker I really am, oh well.
In any case, this was a fun, short little book about ways to make mischief. What else? The tone is nonchalant and humorous, though there are some large vocabulary words. For me this makes it more fun and interesting, but it's something to be aware of when suggesting the book.
Also, Edgar and Ellen take turns describing what it takes to be great mischief makers. There are also some "handwritten" side notes from the characters when they feel they need to add something or even bicker, as siblings do. Switching between the two and the side notes gives the book a conversational feel.
Finally the layout is wonderful. It's very visual with shaded text boxes and appropriate images throughout. The layout helps break up the reading which would appeal to those who might get bored or overwhelmed with solid pages of text.
This was an enjoyable read. I'll definitely check out the series.
In any case, this was a fun, short little book about ways to make mischief. What else? The tone is nonchalant and humorous, though there are some large vocabulary words. For me this makes it more fun and interesting, but it's something to be aware of when suggesting the book.
Also, Edgar and Ellen take turns describing what it takes to be great mischief makers. There are also some "handwritten" side notes from the characters when they feel they need to add something or even bicker, as siblings do. Switching between the two and the side notes gives the book a conversational feel.
Finally the layout is wonderful. It's very visual with shaded text boxes and appropriate images throughout. The layout helps break up the reading which would appeal to those who might get bored or overwhelmed with solid pages of text.
This was an enjoyable read. I'll definitely check out the series.
March 11, 2016
Clever bridge book between series. How to plan and create interesting pranks and how you too can be a member of the club. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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