Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-rific Birthday

by D. L. Green, Josh Alves (Illustrator)

Overview

When Zeke's birthday party falls near Grace Chang's and Owen Leech's big bashes, he decides to cancel his party. After all, even he would rather go to their over-the-top parties than his simple celebration. But Zeke and his classmates are in for a surprise. Bigger doesn't always mean better.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781479522903
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Series:	Zeke Meeks Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	31 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

D.L. Green lives in California with her husband, three children, silly dog, and a big collection of rubber chickens. She loves to read, write, and joke around.
Josh Alves is an illustrator who gets to create in his studio in central Maine. As a husband and father, he constantly draws inspiration from his family. He loves humor, wit, and anything that gets your thinker thinking.

Table of Contents

Dancing, kissing, and other horrible things — Isn't recess supposed to be fun? — A BIG problem — My boring birthday bummer — Hurray for blood and gore! — At least Rudy Moore liked it — Who doesn't like a surprise party? My mom, that's who — Guess who else doesn't like a surprise party? — The presence and presents of Grace — Laundry folding : almost as good as Thrillsville.

Interviews

Very funny first-person narration: Publishers Weekly defines Zeke as a likeable kid! Humorous illustrations enrich the story At the end of the book, Zeke defines tricky words in his own funny way, and a birthday activity keeps the fun going

Editorial Reviews

This looks like a fun series to start and I'll have to backtrack through them.

Books Beside My Bed blog

The humor throughout the book was delightful...and bound to appeal to kids. I am definitely planning on sharing this series with my students and listening to them laugh. . . .I highly recommend this series for reluctant readers or any reader who enjoys a quick funny read.

Geo Librarian blog

Lots of good ideas and activities at the end for the many Zeke Meeks’ fans.

"Book Reviews: Good for a Laugh" School Librarian's Workshop

I read book one and liked Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-rific Birthday even better. My favorite character is Zeke's dog. There is also this creepy girl with long nails like a cat. . . .This series is just funny!

Little Red Reads blog

In addition to great characterization, this book also has a strong, well-charted plot. . . .I recommend Zeke Meeks Vs. the Big Blah-Rific Birthday to third graders - both boys and girls, and both reluctant and enthusiastic readers.

Secrets & Sharing Soda blog

The illustrations are appropriate to the story and the main character. The story is entertaining. Zeke is a likable character.

Second Bookshelf on the Right blog

My Elementary students love Zeke Meek books.  I can not keep them on the shelves.

NetGalley Review