The Dunderheads Behind Bars

by Paul Fleischman

Other authors: David Roberts (Illustrator)

Series: Dunderheads (2)

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The Dunderheads--a gang of misfits with unique and unusual talents--come to the aid of one of their own when Spider is falsely arrested for stealing jewelry.

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Readers should definitely read the first book in the series first. Students have found it confusing. (

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Robinsonstef | Jul 10, 2019 |

I assume the first book is better. After all, in that one we presumably meet the kids and watch them form their alliance against a mean teacher. And a reader who likes adventure, and good vs evil, and this weird distorted art style will probably enjoy this second book, too. However, I found the book to be mean-spirited, stupid, and ugly. Too bad, because Paul Fleischman and Candlewick Press are both usually simpatico w/ me. (

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | Jun 6, 2016 |

The Dunderheads are a group of children of various ethnicities who are friends, and whose nicknames are based on their interests and skills. A celebrity comes to town to film, and the Dunderheads are acting as extras on set (unfortunately with their hated teacher whom they thought they could avoid for the summer), when their friend Spider is accused on stealing jewelry: Einstein and the others need to work together using their talents to clear Spider’s name.

This is a very funny book with entertaining illustrations that have a few little pop cultural and storyline secrets to reveal if one looks closely enough. Elements of the story can be a bit dark and disturbing, although younger children might not pick this up.

Recommended age range: 7-10

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• Multiple intelligences
• Working together
• Friendship
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TLkirsten | Oct 19, 2014 |

Fun adventure/mystery (

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Paul Fleischman	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Roberts, David	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Everyone's favorite underdogs are back! Can they land work on a movie set — and foil a cat burglar — with their unusual and motley skills?

School is out for the summer, and the Dunderheads are finally rid of the awful Miss Breakbone. Or so they thought! Teen star Ashley Throbb-Hart is shooting a movie nearby, and who should show up as an extra but their formidable former teacher! She's not the only Breakbone on the scene, either; after a string of burglaries strikes town, Miss Breakbone steers her barrel-chested brother, Police Chief Breakbone, toward those meddling, good-for-nothing Dunderheads. And when Spider ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time, the blowhard chief has all the evidence he needs to lock him up. Can Einstein, Wheels, Nails, Spitball, Google-Eyes, Clips, Junkyard, Pencil, and Hollywood combine their talents to catch the real criminal before they join their friend behind bars? Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman and illustrator David Roberts reunite for a delightfully triumphant sequel to The Dunderheads.

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