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Popular children's author Katherine Applegate launches an entertaining new series featuring Roscoe Riley, a good-natured first grader whose own rules can't keep him out of mischief. In his first adventure, Roscoe shares a simple rule: Never glue your friends to chairs. But when he finds a bottle of Super-Mega-Gonzo glue in the junk drawer at home, he can't resist tossing it in his backpack and taking it to school.
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"Roscoe and his classmates remind me of some first graders I know, which had me chuckling as I read. This would be a good read-aloud, especially with young readers who are reluctant to make that transition from picture books to chapter books. I think they'd want to read Roscoe's further adventures."
— Tina (4 out of 5 stars)
Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs Listener Reviews
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" This book is funny. hahahaha "
— Emma, 2/19/2014 -
" For anyone with kids I LOVED these books. I read them to my kids and probably laughed more than they did although they loved them too. I don't think they caught all the sarcastic humor but thought these were really funny. "
— Teresa, 2/12/2014 -
" My classs loves Roscoe Riley. He makes us laugh! We can't wait to read the next one! "
— Kathy, 2/9/2014 -
" Quinn (my 1st grader) and I really enjoyed this book. It's like Junie B. Jones, but with a boy instead. Funny, and very up-to-date. "
— Julie, 1/22/2014 -
" Great series for 2nd-4th grade boys! "
— Melanie, 1/17/2014 -
" Great beginning chapter book for first grade boys especially! Chapters are about a page, which aids confidence. I enjoyed Roscoe. He was acting with good intentions, if not always the best judgement. "
— Danica, 1/17/2014 -
" This book would be perfect for the "class clown" in the class. This book keeps the reader on their toes as well as does things that some people think about doing. "
— Courtney, 1/14/2014 -
" A few questionable words for read alouds - but entertaining book that I'm sure will make an engaging read aloud. "
— Laura, 12/15/2013 -
" Love Roscoe! His humor, mischief, and good intentions are very much like a male Junie B. Genuinely funny and enjoyable. "
— Morgan, 12/9/2013 -
" This title made me laugh because of a middle school escapade that I had with one of my best friends and super gluing a bottle rocket to a table. "
— Rachel, 11/22/2013 -
" The equivalent of Junie B Jones for boys, (except his grammar is much better), Roscoe is also in first grade and also has a nose for trouble. Funny stories about him, his family life, and the kids and teacher in his school. For those who have read all the Captain Underpants. "
— B, 9/28/2013 -
" a great first chapter series highly underestimate by the pub community....lots going on in this series....great for both boys and girls even with a male protag. "
— Mr., 9/11/2013 -
" Very funny book about a first grader named Roscoe. He is always getting in trouble, even though he tries to remember all of the rules. (This book opens with him in the timeout corner) A great series to get early readers hooked on! "
— Kim, 7/8/2013 -
" Roscoe is a young first grade boy who is only trying to help a bad situation for his new young teacher get better and go smoothly. Well Roscoe's idea back fires!!! Very funny story told in Roscoe' s own voice!! Young boys would enjoy this story. "
— Jenny, 6/13/2013 -
" Gets 5 stars because it's sooo funny! Made me and my 6 year-old son laugh out loud "
— Patricia, 3/27/2013 -
" Move over Junie B! Here comes Roscoe Riley... "
— Erin, 2/6/2013 -
" We read this for a 2nd-3rd grade book group. Funny book, likable character. The kids liked it. "
— Molly, 9/19/2012 -
" Well-meaning Roscoe Riley sure does get himself into some strange situations! I expected not to like this book--I expected it to glamorize bad behavior, maybe, or just fall flat of realism--but I did. Very much! "
— Heidi, 2/2/2012 -
" Funny, good book for boys to read. It was an easy read that is engaging and will keep readers interested. "
— Nick, 10/13/2011 -
" Gook first chapter book for boys or kids who like humor books. Not the best writing but I can see why kids would love these! Veyr funny about a little trouble maker who thinks he is only helping. He always starts out in time out. "
— Jen, 8/9/2011 -
" A funny chapter book about how a boy learns about why you shouldn't glue your friends to chairs using Super-Mega-Gonzo Glue. The book teaches children that even though they might have good intentions, they need to always consult an adult before using adult objects. "
— Kristin, 7/1/2011 -
" Proves the point that just because it's for a young reader doesn't mean you can't love it. And I did. "
— Christiana, 5/1/2011 -
" Funny, good book for boys to read. It was an easy read that is engaging and will keep readers interested. "
— Nick, 4/19/2011 -
" It is possible to be funny and not annoying...Applegate hits the right note of humor with Roscoe Riley Rules #1. This was a fun read. "
— Alyson, 2/27/2011 -
" Fun humorous chapter book for new chapter book readers wanting humor. "
— Jen, 12/22/2010 -
" This book really gets into the mind of a first grader. Roscoe is always getting into trouble even though most of the time he is just trying to help. It is a fun easy read for first graders. "
— Heather, 11/29/2010 -
" Very cute chapter book. I loved the kid's voice. "
— Natalie, 11/6/2010 -
" Roscoe is believably boyish. An enjoyable, humorous read. "
— Susanna, 10/27/2010 -
" fun series for 1st and 2nd graders, a Junie. B read alike for boys :) <br/>The characterization of the audio was well done! "
— Gin, 10/15/2010 -
" Fun series I started reading to my 4 and 5 year old. This is a huge hit with my youngest and will be reading it over and over. It's funny, cute, and relatable. Short chapters with some pictures makes them good early reader chapter books. "
— Tina, 10/7/2010 -
" I'm reading this for my Kidz Klub book group, I swear! The protagonist is sort of a male version of Junie B. Jones. Very cute, witty story. "
— Julie, 8/19/2010 -
" Roscoe discribes the situation involving Super-Mega-Gonzo-Glue and his class performance for the visiting parents which winds him up in the corner for time out. "
— Christi, 1/8/2010 -
" Very funny book about a first grader named Roscoe. He is always getting in trouble, even though he tries to remember all of the rules. (This book opens with him in the timeout corner) A great series to get early readers hooked on! "
— Kim, 12/10/2009 -
" Move over Junie B! Here comes Roscoe Riley... "
— Erin, 11/14/2009
About K. A. Applegate
Katherine Applegate is the author of numerous books for middle-graders, including The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal and a New York Times bestseller.
About Jared Goldsmith
Jared Goldsmith, known for his voice work in children’s entertainment, can be heard on episodes of Blues Clues and the animated film The Ant Bully. He is also the narrator of Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series, among numerous other titles.