The Greatest Idea Ever
The Greatest Idea Ever
The Greatest Idea Ever, HarperCollins, 1990. [Ages 8 – 12. Available used online.]
This is the 4th in the group of humorous, realistic books about the Howard boys. It’s Gus’s book, about his 4th grade experiences on returning from England to America. Of course, 4th grade is complicated—with a know-it-all girl, a new puppy to support, and cooking class, of all things.
“Carris continues her upbeat style of writing. The school scenes are believable, and the plot moves swiftly. A book that will succeed as a read-aloud or read-alone.” School Library Journal, 6/90.
“Carris’s episodic story features a warm, loving family and includes enough rollicking adventures to keep readers rolling in the aisles. Great fun for fans of this series or newcomers to the Howard household.” --Booklist, 4/90
Published Books
- Wild Times at the Bed and Biscuit, 2009, Candlewick Press, with illustrations by Noah Z. Jones.
- Welcome to the Bed and Biscuit, Candlewick, 2006. Ill. Noah Z. Jones.
- Wicked Water, North Shore Books, 2005.
- A Ghost of a Chance, Little, Brown 1992.
- Beware The Ravens, Aunt Morbelia, Little, Brown 1995.
- Stolen Bones, Little, Brown, 1993
- Word Flash, Peterson’s Guides, 1993.
- Howling for Home, Little, Brown,
- The Greatest Idea Ever, HarperCollins, 1990.
- Aunt Morbelia and The Screaming Skulls, Little, Brown, 1990.
- Panic Plan for the SAT and PSAT, with Michael Crystal and Bill McQuade on Math, Peterson’s Guides, 1990.
- Just A Little Ham, Little, Brown, 1989
- Success With Words, Peterson’s Guides, 1987.
- Hedgehogs in the Closet, Lippincott (Harper), 1987.
- Rusty Timmons’ First Million, Lippincott (Harper), 1985
- Witch-Cat, Lippincott (Harper), 1984.
- Pets, Vets, and Marty Howard, Lippincott (Harper), 1984.
- When The Boys Ran The House, Lippincott (Harper), 1982
- S.A.T. Success, with Michael Crystal on Math, Peterson’s Guides, 1982.
- The Revolt of 10-X, HBJ, 1980
