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Loading... Mr. Chickee's Funny Moneyby Christopher Paul Curtis
None.  dingo207 | Jun 19, 2010 |  Anyone can pass off a fake bill for "saving a quadrillion dollars at the grocery store," but when a real quadrillion-dollar bill ends up in Steven's hands courtesy of blind old Mr. Chickee, everyone takes notice, from his family to the Department of the Treasury and its Agent Fondoo. thomaslibrarian | Apr 27, 2010 | Steven seems to be left alone after being washed over a waterfall. Tears are streaming down his face as he believes his best friend is dead and the people chasing him are on their way in this suspenceful, flashback story. (  ) martinsh | Feb 17, 2010 | Goofy humor abounds when Mr. Chickee gives Steven a quadrillion dollar bill featuring the face of James Brown. This is the kind of book boys write for each other to enjoy! (  ) activelearning | Sep 10, 2008 | "A humorous and exciting tall tale about nine-year-old Steven, who loves helping his blind neighbor, Mr. Chickee, run his errands. When the elderly man tells Steven he is going on a long trip, he gives the boy a present and tells him to keep it secret. When Steven finally opens the surprise, he finds a quadrillion dollar bill...This book will surely appeal to reluctant readers as well as anyone who wants to laugh and find intrigue and just a little bit of magic." From NoveList, (Reviewed October 1, 2005) (School Library Journal, vol 51, issue 10, p157) readingtodogs | Aug 18, 2008 | no reviews | add a review
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Curriculum - A great book to read to a class for fun as a chapter a day format. The action would appeal to boys and the silliness would be fun for the class to share. Could use to introduce flashback style or tall tales concepts to middle grade readers.