- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (Feb 10 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0375823514
- ISBN-13: 978-0375823510
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 1.6 x 19 cm
- Shipping Weight: 231 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-A new series featuring a puny but brainy fifth grader named Nolan Byrd, whose dorky ways earn him the nickname of "Nerd" from Bubba Bixby, a seemingly unstoppable bully who cheats, lies, steals, and terrorizes little kids. Tired of Bubba's relentless tormenting, Nolan anonymously launches shredderman.com, an online forum that chronicles the bully's transgressions. The name Shredderman is inspired by the compliment Nolan's math teacher writes on a quiz, "You shred, man!" Readers will be impressed with the protagonist's ingenious problem-solving abilities and his adept use of technology to expose Bubba. This entertaining story of an egghead who cannot keep his shoes tied who uses his brains to triumph over the worst bully in school will keep even reluctant readers laughing and wanting more stories about this cyber superhero. Droll, black-and-white cartoons are a perfect accompaniment to the clever text.
Edward Sullivan, White Pine School, TN
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Edward Sullivan, White Pine School, TN
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
*Starred Review* Gr. 3-5. Thought it wasn't possible to put a fresh spin on the meathead-versus-nerd story line? The author of the popular Sammy Keyes mysteries proves otherwise with the debut of a hilarious new series. Meet Nolan, a brainy fifth-grader whose socially awkward habits (dorky "power walking," wearing his socks outside his pants) have earned him the nickname "Nerd" from bully Bubba Bixby. Fed up with Bubba and inspired by his hippie teacher's jotted compliment on a math quiz ("You shred, man!"), Nolan anonymously launches shredderman.com, a forum devoted to exposing Bubba's misdeeds. Van Draanen handles the technological elements with confidence, describing the process of launching a Web site in the breathless voice of an egghead whose deepest enthusiasms have been engaged, and her readers will relish the gadgetry and ingenious problem solving. They'll also connect to the story of a grade-school outsider whose triumphs in cyberspace boost his confidence in the bricks-and-mortar world. "Wa-hoo!" for Shredderman, and kudos to Van Draanen for delivering a character-driven series that's spot-on for middle-graders and great for reluctant readers, especially boys. Four more visits with Nolan and his alter ego, all featuring pitch-perfect illustrations, are planned. Jennifer Mattson
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Bubba Bixby was born big and mean, full of teeth and ready to bite. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My son LOVED it...,
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This review is from: Shredderman: Secret Identity (Paperback)
I admit it, I haven't read the book. But, my 10 yr old son, who is a very reluctant reader, LOVED it. He read books 1 and 2 from cover to cover and is now asking for more. I can't think of a better testimonial than that.
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great , great , great book that kids will love.,
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This review is from: Shredderman: Secret Identity (Hardcover)
i have just finished reading this book, and i have to say that i really liked it a whole bunch. this book is about a kid who is, well .. a nerd. he doesn't have many friends at all. there is this bully named bubba who gets away with doing a lot of mean stuff. being mean to kids , stealing , being a jerk.. and yes even to poor nolan. a lot of kids can relate to that. when a surprisingly cool assignment comes up , of becoming a reporter, nolan, gets a genius idea!!!!! go and report on bubba,....but use the alter identity of .....SHREDDERMAN!!!!!! and nolan knows a cool way of doing it in the most unconventional of method. starting a website to show everyone how bad BUBBA is. sounds easy, but the way he is able to put it together and tell everyone about it , without anyone finding out who SHREDDERMAN really is, is genius!!!!!!! this book is great for kids 8-12 years of age. and the reading of this book goes by very quickly. kids will definitly want to know what SHREDDERMAN will come up with next. 5 stars .... well deserved.!!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read!,
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This review is from: Shredderman: Secret Identity (Hardcover)
What a fun read! Kids, as well as adults, will enjoy Shredderman. Definitely, NOT the same old, same old! Can't wait to introduce Shredderman to my fourth graders. I know they'll enjoy him as much as I did. There are a lot of topics in the story ripe for discussion. Can't wait for Book 2.
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