Who's Afraid of Fourth Grade?

Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #12.5

by Nancy E. Krulik, John & Wendy (Illustrator)

At first, Katie and her friends can't wait to enter the fourth grade! But with the pressure of new classes, teachers, and friends, Katie isn't so sure she likes it after all. And to make matters worse, the magic wind appears twice-and turns her into her new friend Emma Weber, who has her hands full with three younger siblings to help take care of, and then into her former best friend Suzanne as she's about to make her fashion runway debut! What's a fourth-grader to do?

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Chapter Books

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. She is best known, however, for being the author and creator of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo book series, which has brought her to the attention of second, third, and fourth graders nationwide.

Nancy has also written extensively for teens and is well known as a biographer of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Her knowledge of the details of celebrities lives has made her a desired guest on several entertainment shows on the E! network as well as on Extra and Access Hollywood. She can be seen there talking about the secret lives of such celebs as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, and Frankie Muniz. Nancy has also been a guest on radio broadcasts nationwide discussing the superstars she has researched over the years.

As the author of several teen and preteen advice books, including Grosset and Dunlap's Prom!: The Complete Guide to a Truly Spectacular Night, Nancy has been interviewed by several prominent magazines including Cosmo Girl, Teen, Teen People, Seventeen, and Teen Celebrity. She has also been the celebrity guest for three Teen People chat presentations. Nancy has recently begun to delve into the teen novel market, writing four romances for young adults, all of which will be published between 2004 and 2005.

Nancy currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, their two children, Amanda and Ian, and a crazed cockerspaniel named Pepper .

Reviews

[AVB · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book ate when I was ten and eats now

[Lynda Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book. I try to read every book I add to classroom library. I liked this one because it was fun and gave insight to characters without being to ponderous for my students to wade through. I am delighted that there are so many in the series

[Atara C]

It was very good

[Jackie Chevalier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katie Kazoo is starting fourth grade. It’s a rough start because both of her best friends aren’t in her class for the first time in years. Thankfully she reconnects with new friends and even joins a band. She learns about how hard having siblings can be and how hard it can be to be a music teacher in this book.

I loved the double switcheroo and the message behind the book. You never know how hard someone has it until you walk in their shoes (literally)!

[Neida]

What I thought about this book is that it shows the different sides of a good friend compared to a so so good friend because Katie (the good friend) cared about Suzanne but she did not care as much because she rather make new friends than playing with Katie.

[Therearenobadbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book and series that can be read/listened to as standalone. Who is afraid of 4th Grade and all the changes ahead? Not Katie. Some changes are sad, but others are quite fun! I love a book where the teachers are fun and not villains.

[ZEMfairyprincess · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting! It talked about Katie going to 4th grade which is cool.

[Soccer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny!

[Alexis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm so glad kids grow older in this series.

[Yakeishaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about Katie and one of her friends that a super cool teacher. So Katie thought she would be the one to be with her sister but she was not so her sister or friend. And Katie and her friends could not wait to go to fourth grade! But one of Katie's best friends Emma Weber had a had full of siblings on her hands so Emma decided to something. Katie was always jealous of all of the rest of her friends cause they where in the super-cool teacher class. SO I think when one of her friends and her had to go to soccer practice a girl that thought she was popular was not popular any more cause Katie and her friend showed Her that they where both better than her her. I think this book is a interesting book here so you

[Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

gue pikir ni buku paling cuma ada 6 biji.. first grade, second grade, third grade, dst.. tapi ternyata dari goodreads gue baru tahu kalo ada banyak banget buku Katie Kazoo.. jadi pengen baca yang laennya. hahhahaa

seru juga ni buku.. ceritanya si Katie bisa tukeran badan sama orang kalo ada angin lewat (gue lupa nama anginnya) wkkwkwkww... gue nggak ngerti gimana cara angin itu bisa ngerubah katie jadi orang lain karena ini buku pertama dari serial Katie Kazoo yang gue baca.

di buku ini dia tukeran badan sama Emma dan Mr. G (guru musiknya).. katie jadi nggak maen sama Jeremy dan Suzzane karena mereka pisah kelas di kelas 4 ini.

seru juga, nerve wrecking.. sekilas sih mirip sama freaky friday (jadi pengen nonton film itu lagi) hahahha...

[Ziying · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katie and her friend are split up this year.Instead,she is with the new teacher and has tons of homework.One day the magic wind comes and it turns her into one of her classmates.After surviving a day of being trapped in her friends body.She is back, and the very next day the magic wind strikes again and this time as her teacher?

I use to read Katie kazoo books because I liked how she can switch but only when the magic wind appears. In the end this book was entertaining.

I finished this book because I really wanted to know how she'll deal with it being stuck in her friends body and not knowing when the magic wind will show and turn her back.

I recommend this book to Betty because this character has a hard time dealing in the situations and it is also a series that she'll maybe like.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book talks about how Katie Kazoo just graduated from 3rd grade and she is going to the 4th grade but is really afraid. She wasn't sure whether or not she would get a nice teacher or not. She finds out that she wont be in the same class as her 2 other best friends. I think that it doesn't really matter whether or not your friends are in the same class as you. There are times in life where you will have to meet new people and try new things. I recommend this to everyone.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

when katie's friends are excited to go to fourth grade and katie is not and right when she is walking in the hallway she turns into her new friend emma weber and she is suppose to take care of emma's brothers.later when katie is invited to suzzane's fashion show she turns into suzzane and messes up the show for her.

[Abbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, I liked how Katie and Suzanne were always in the same classes except this year they were in different classes. Katie's teacher is Mr. Guthry and Suzanne's teacher is Mrs. Sweets. They both find new friends and treat each other like their not friends. But in the end they become friends again. I learned that you can get new friends, but keep the old.

[Yhomattie S · Rating 3 out of 5]

so far i have read about a girl name katie and she was all excited about school. But then she found out she's not with none of her best friend or good teacher she was mad an sad about that but then her world turn upside down and every thing began to change.

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book to be rather "eye roll" worthy. It was kind of like a mix between mean girls and freaky friday. Sure everyone learns their lesson in the end, and Katie gets the chance to walk in other peoples shoes...I just found it...silly. But, what do I know? The kids like them.

[Allison Boots · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book when I was younger made me feel like I could relate to her. It made me excited to read them because I felt similar to her. The book is great for the classroom because it pushes the imagination.

[Tristan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Childhood Bookshelf Re-Read: a fun easy read that I can see why little me liked. It very much touches on things you struggle with as a fourth grader but it also has a dash of magic ✨ Plus I love the sparkly pink cover.

But it’s time to pass this one on for another young book lover to enjoy 💖🥰📚

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

that nancy is a great writer1

[Emily]

I read it before grade four and it was very good.

[Isabella · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read it when I was little

[Maisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It made me think of what is like not to be with your friend at school.

[Cassie · Rating 1 out of 5]

its okay

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned to never be afraid but it's okay to be shy.

[Skylar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well I had already read this book long time ago so I decided to bring out a book that I haven't read in a while and that is what I will be doing for my next four books

[Junnigha · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good

[Aiman Tariq]

amazing!!!!!!!!

[Haley Noel · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was hilarious!!! I finished it in 3 days!!

[Christy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Katie Kazoo has a whirlwind that follows her and changes her into another person. She gets in trouble and then changes back.