Incognito

by Shelley Johannes

Overview

Beatrice Zinker's top-secret plan, Operation Upside, is finally in full swing! And she's REALLY EXCITED ABOUT IT! But when Beatrice impulsively awards her teacher, Mrs. Tamarack, an UPSIDE of her own-with the words Most Strict lettered in gold-the team has to put the entire mission on hold to avoid suspicion.

Lying low isn't exactly Beatrice's strong suit . . . and her classmate Wes desperately needs to be recognized. When Wes's certificate falls into the wrong hands, Beatrice and her best friend, Lenny, must find a way once again, to save Operation Upside-and themselves-from big trouble.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484767399
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	09/18/2018
Series:	Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker Series , #2
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 5.70(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Shelley Johannes is the author-illustrator of the Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker series. She previously spent ten years in architecture, where she fell in love with felt-tip pens, tracing paper, and the greatness of black turtlenecks. She lives in Michigan with her husband and two sons. Find her online at shelleyjohannes.com and @shelleyjohannes on Twitter and Instagram.

Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

"I fell in love with the unsinkable Beatrice Zinker-an unflappable, creative, and funny problem-solver with a big heart."— Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Honor winner

PRAISE FOR BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

"Fresh and fun!"— Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of the Clementine series

PRAISE FOR BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

"Beatrice Zinker is a kinder, gentler Judy Moody. . . . A kind child in a book for middle-grade readers? There's no downside to that."— Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

"While there are many titles that feature realistic stories about young characters dealing with the problems of friendship and family, Beatrice stands tall among her contemporaries. Readers will appreciate the heart, humor, and clever storytelling in the upside down adventures of Beatrice Zinker. Illustrations on nearly every page make this ideal for children transitioning to chapter books. . . . A great choice for fans of Beverly Cleary and Sarah Pennypacker."— School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

"A swift pace, brief chapters, and subtle repetition make this a solid choice for newly independent readers, while Ramona fans and other nonconformists will find good company with Beatrice."— Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

PRAISE FOR BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

"Fans of free spirits such as Judy Moody and Dory Fantasmagory are a natural audience for this promising series kickoff."— Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

"This hilarious family and school adventure will have readers laughing, but also recognizing how misunderstandings can challenge friendships. . . . Fans who love Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby will certainly be attracted to Beatrice."— Booklist Online

From the Publisher

2018-07-30

Beatrice Zinker returns.

The second installment of this promising series for newly independent readers doesn't exactly stand alone. Readers new to the series must sort out the diverse cast of stock characters—quiet and kind Wes, the somewhat bossy Chloe, mysterious new girl Sam Darzi—while Beatrice continues her struggle to find her place in the school hierarchy. Once they do, they'll find it's the second week of third grade, and Operation Upside, begun in Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker (2017), is fully underway. But as with all too many endeavors undertaken by Beatrice and her best friend, Eleanor "Lenny" Santos, things are not going according to plan. Staying incognito, much less focused, is not easy for the impetuous and fidgety protagonist. An unexpected disguise for a spy who prefers hiding in trees and hanging upside down—dressing in pink—doesn't help her escape notice. Mrs. Tamarack (a teacher reminiscent of Viola P. Swamp) strictly enforces a long list of rules and seems to have it in for Beatrice. Predictably, everything turns out fine, and as in the first book, Beatrice adds another friend to her social circle. Twenty-five short chapters and line drawings on almost every spread (depicting Beatrice with pale skin and her classmates as racially diverse) ensure success for readers not yet used to tackling longer texts.

Beatrice Zinker is a positive model for conflict resolution, third-grade style. (Fiction. 7-10)

Kirkus Reviews

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