The Big Blueberry Barf-Off!

Name: The Big Blueberry Barf-Off!
ISBN: 9780060785871

by R.L. Stine

Join Bernie Bridges and his pals at Rotten School as they concoct wild plans to outsmart rival Sherman Oaks in the ultimate blueberry pie-eating contest. Expect hilarious antics and questionable strat

About This Book

"The Big Blueberry Barf-Off!" is the first book in R.L. Stine's humorous Rotten School series, perfect for middle-grade readers aged 8-12. It introduces Bernie Bridges, a fourth-grader at a boarding school, who is a master of schemes and pranks. In this installment, Bernie is determined to win a pie-eating contest against his wealthy rival, Sherman Oaks, employing any means necessary, including some ethically dubious ones, all for comedic effect. The book is light-hearted, fast-paced, and filled with the kind of gross-out humor and schoolyard antics that appeal to this age group, making it an excellent choice for reluctant readers.

Bernie Bridges, the egotistical planner and schemer for a group of fourth-graders at The Rotten School, is determined to outsmart his rival in a pie-eating contest.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Teamwork & Collaboration Creativity & Imagination Justice & Fairness Anger & Frustration Honesty & Integrity Sibling Rivalry Making Friends Peer Pressure School Life Friendship & Social Cooking & Food Family & Siblings

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

What do you think about Bernie's ways of trying to win? Is it always okay to win, no matter how you do it?

How do Bernie and his friends work together? What makes them a team?

Have you ever been in a competition where you really wanted to win? How did you feel?

What makes something fair or unfair in a contest?

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