The Worst Class Trip Ever Audiobook

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• “Check your disbelief at the TSA line for this hilarious jaunt from Miami to Washington, DC…Pulitzer-winner Barry has the comic sensibility of a middle-school class clown. Expect to have lots of trouble keeping this one on the shelf.”

  — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

• “The students’ antics are slapstick, and the humor is right out of an eighth-grade mind…This is a light, hilarious romp that will be hard to keep on the shelves.”

  — VOYA

• “Barry perfectly captures the tone of concerns and conversations for this age group, right down to the fart humor. Boys will love this book, and it would be a great recommendation for reluctant readers. But there is a brave and resourceful girl character here, too, so this entertaining tale will have wide appeal.”

  — Children’s Literature

• “Barry’s trademark humor shines in this tale of a field trip gone hilariously wrong. While Wyatt’s adventures occasionally push the boundaries of credulity, his escapades are so funny that readers are likely to be forgiving. Verdict: With its wacky humor and mildly suspenseful scenarios, this appealing book will be a good fit for most libraries.”

  — School Library Journal

• “The novel’s ludicrous scenario is met with an equally comic tone, making for a fast-paced, easy read. The author supplies these kids with enough smarts to get out of jams but enough vulnerabilities to keep readers engaged…A light, comic tone and more-or-less believable stakes make for a winning combination.”

  — Kirkus Reviews

• “Narrator Todd Haberkorn’s gravelly, slightly nasal voice is perfect for Wyatt, one of a pair of goofballs taking part in the annual eighth-grade class trip…Haberkorn creates memorable character voices, and his comedic timing is well suited for Dave Barry’s signature style of screwball comedy.”

  — AudioFile