The Candy Corn Contest (The Kids of the Polk Street School) | 
 enlarge | Author: Patricia Reilly Giff
Creator: Blanche Sims
Publisher: A Yearling Book
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 80
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.3
ISBN: 044041072X
EAN: 9780440410720
Publication Date: November 1, 1984
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It's almost Thanksgiving, and Richard Best can't stop thinking about Ms. Rooney's Candy Corn contest. Whoever can guess the exact number of yellow-and-orange candies in the jar on Ms. Roney's desk gets to keep them all. The only problem is Richard has to read a page in a library book for each guess.
Smelly Matthew, who sits in front of him, knows they'll never win. "We're the worst readers in the class, " he says. But Richard won't give up. He can already taste those Candy Corns. And before he knows it, he has. Three fat juicy ones.
What will Ms. Rooney do when she finds out?
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 Great to read around Halloween/Thanksgiving... November 25, 2008
M. Pinedo (Arizona)
This book was very entertaining and kept you guessing two thirds through the book how many candy corn there were. Alot is going on in the classroom and tends to jump from classwork to a sleepover - but interestingly my daughter was able to follow right along. This book is about friendship and typical child thoughts. I enjoyed this book as well as my daughter. Good read.
Another Hit February 9, 2008
I discovered this series in my classroom two years ago and after reading Pickle Puss aloud I've decided to invest in the series. I've started from the first book reading it aloud to my third graders during breakfast and they LOVE it!! It's humorous, VERY relatable and great for teaching reading skills as you move through the story. I truly love these stories and all the characters within. I can't wait until we get to the next book...
Memories May 29, 2001
M. Bleeker (Princeton, New Jersey)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I read this book when I was in the third grade and I loved it!!! I probably read the book 20 times during my childhood. I am now 24, and still remember the yummy candy corn contest described in this book. :)
Two illustrators September 30, 2000
Joanne Scribner (Spokane, WA.)
2 out of 16 found this review helpful
Publisher and Amazon, ect., should list the cover artist as well, if it is different from interiors. Many reasons for this... Public can find the specific book they are looking for, and equal time is given to each artist. (instead of leaving the cover artist out altogether-which, unfortunately has been done since paperbacks were invented. I know, because I am a children's book cover artist. We get neither money or fame, but our work helps sell the book....It is criminal if someone else gets all the credit.
Yummy November 2, 1999
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
My third grade teacher read us this book during the fall holidays. At the age of 23, I still remember the title and how it made me like candy corn. I think it's a great story. I'm going to buy this book for my nephew.
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