Fuzzy Mud
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Be careful. Your next step might be your last.
Fifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and seventh grader Marshall Walsh have been walking to and from Woodridge Academy together since elementary school. But their routine is disrupted when bully Chad Hilligas challenges Marshall to a fight. To avoid the conflict, Marshall takes a shortcut home through the off-limits woods. Tamaya, unaware of the reason for the detour, reluctantly follows. They soon get lost. And then they find trouble. Bigger trouble than anyone could ever have imagined. In the days and weeks that follow, the authorities and the U.S. Senate become involved, and what they uncover might affect the future of the world. |
Featured Article: Mashable
In a recent interview with Mashable's Deputy Entertainment Editor Hillary Busis, Louis discusses the mud behind Fuzzy Mudd, the students of Wayside School and a number of other interesting and amusing topics about his beloved books.
Praise for Fuzzy Mud
A New York Times bestseller
Starred Review:
"Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion.”--Booklist, Starred
"Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science."
--Kirkus Reviews
"This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about."--School Library Journal
"... vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama."--The Horn Book
"Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale."--Publishers Weekly
"An engrossing plot ... a most entertaining ride... Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with Holes. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes."--VOYA
Starred Review:
"Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion.”--Booklist, Starred
"Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science."
--Kirkus Reviews
"This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about."--School Library Journal
"... vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama."--The Horn Book
"Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale."--Publishers Weekly
"An engrossing plot ... a most entertaining ride... Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with Holes. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes."--VOYA
Meet-the-Author Audio Clip
Louis Sachar shares the inspiration behind Fuzzy Mud on TeachingBooks.net.
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Inspiration for Fuzzy Mud
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