Knucklehead: Tall Tales And Almost True Stories Of Growing Up Scieszka (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
"Knucklehead" was a book unlike any other memoir. It tells the story behind the author of the books from my childhood. For example, " The Stinky Cheese Man" to " The True Story of 3 Little Pigs". Jon Scieszka's books are all based on his life living with five brothers. Jon was the second oldest, " And the nicest. And the smartest. And the best looking. And the most humble." At least that's what Jon says. His life with his family has started from when him and his brother being born. One year after the other. Too going to Catholic school from first grade to ninth. Then going Culver Military Academy in Indiana for high school. Over those years, I believe Jon Scieszka has learned a lot of lessons about life. Especially from breaking a brother's collarbone. Jon Scieszka has amazing stories to tell in this memoir of his. I just love the imaginative world of Jon Scieszka of Stinky Cheese Man fame. However, I had no idea about hiss memoir until a teacher of mine introduced me to his essay, "Crossing Swords" an absolute must read for middle school boys and the people who inhabit their world. I purchased the book and read through it in about an hour. It was incredibly enjoyable reading. Scieszka is incredibly talented at turning very ordinary events in childhood into an interesting and memorable moment in time. Loved so many moments in this book.
What do You think about Knucklehead: Tall Tales And Almost True Stories Of Growing Up Scieszka (2008)?
you will die laughing in this book! my boys have listened to audiobooks several times. The love it!
—karen
This author puts his childhood into a short funny book and made me laugh so hard
—sara
CHOICES book selection - could use with students as an idea for autobiography.
—Emma
