Making a Best Seller

The Ghost of Lizard's Rock has been adopted by thousands of 5th grade teachers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and more. These teachers are using the book series as a highly engaging read-aloud book in their classrooms, reading groups, and individually.  "I personally recommend Ghost of Lizard's Rock  to every 5th grade teacher and students ages 11-14. 

Read what students have said as recent as April 2016:  "It's funny."  "I loved it."  "The best thing I've ever heard."  "Wonderful book."  "You are great writers."  "Oliver is my favorite character. He is very funny."  "The Cow Pie Gang are like a no-bully group."  "I hope to buy the whole series."  "Want to read Book 2."  "I loved it and could read it a million times."  "Love Kati."  "My favorite book." 

Read what teachers have said:  "Great book. Kept me reading straight to the end. I was a middle school teacher and counselor for 32 years and I recognized many kids in this book. I love that the "not so cool" kids decide to try to change things in a positive way instead of seeking revenge for the wrongs done to them. Can't wait for the next in the series."  "This is a wonderful book with many lessons in life that tweens to adults would love to read. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for my daughters to have a chance to read it as well."  

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