The Show and Tell War and Other Stories about Adam Joshua

By Janice Lee Smith and Laura Godwin

Book Overview

The school year is starting, and Adam Joshua is worried. His baby sister is taking over the affections of his dog, George, and he must figure out how to return a book long overdue to the library. And will he ever be able to top his archrival Elliot at show-and-tell?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064403122
• ISBN13: 9780064403122
• Release Date: February 1990
• Publisher: Trophy
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 5.3" x 0.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

This Is a Precious Book!

I teach third grade, and use this book in my classroom. It is always a favorite with students, and one that adults also really enjoy. It is written with humor and much charm, with thought-provoking situations that both my higher readers and my lower readers can relate to. How great to find one of those heart-warming books that is not syrupy and doesn't talk down to kids! I literally have students laughing out loud when they read this book. Then the kids want more books about Adam Joshua, and luckily there are several. The Show-and-Tell War is a real treasure for kids to read and also as a read aloud.

In The Mood for Funny Characters?

I think this book is really good because I like funny characters. Some of the funny characters in this story are Elliot Banks and Adam Joshua. My favorite chapter is called "The Show-and-Tell War."