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Death by Toilet Paper

Name: Death by Toilet Paper
ISBN: 9780385374170

Donna Gephart

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · July 28, 2015

Reading lane: Bullying

Fans of Louis Sachar will welcome the adventures of a contest-crazed seventh grader who uses his wits and way with words in hopes of winning a big cash prize to help his family avoid eviction.

Bullying Illness & Injury Loss & Grief grade

reading realistic

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Words and Worry

Clever slogans and family stakes give this contest-chasing story a playful, tender pull.

Come here for

Quick-witted contest schemes with a real family-sized stake
Wordplay alongside the weight of loss and a promise

Expect

A seventh grader’s scramble to win prize money
Warm family stakes with room for humor

Book Details

Authors: Donna Gephart
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: July 28, 2015
Format: Paperback
Theme: Bullying · Loss & Grief
Reading lane: Bullying

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Publisher Categories

Multigenerational Families
Jewish Religious Stories
Loss & Grief

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Fans of Louis Sachar will welcome the adventures of a contest-crazed seventh grader who uses his wits and way with words in hopes of winning a big cash prize to help his family avoid eviction. Benjamin is about to lose a whole lot more than good toilet paper. If he doesn't make tons of money fast by selling candy bars and winning contests—like the Royal-T Bathroom Tissue slogan contest—his family will get kicked out of their apartment. Even with his flair for clever slogans, will Benjamin be able to win a cash prize large enough to keep a promise he made to his dad before he died? Or will he lose everything that matters to him? Praise for Death by Toilet Paper "Readers can't help but enjoy this heartening book about hanging in there."-- Kirkus Reviews "Ben is a character kids will root for."-- Publisher's Weekly "Would make a fine classroom readaloud."--The Bulletin