The store, the store, eric vale epic fail, ever had a stupid nickname. Good night, sleep tight eric vale epic fail a brilliant book trailer. Nov 05, 2012 eric vale epic fail is the hilarious first installment in a new series from michael gerard bauer. Hes shrugged off the epic fail moniker and things are looking up. It was shortlisted for the childrens peace literature award in 2011 and the cbca book of the year, older readers category in 2012.
Mgb has crafted a story about resilience, acceptance and inclusivity, with not a trace of the dreaded schoolyard b word. It is about a boy called eric vale who got a nicknameeric vale epic fail. Chris sabat, eric vale and mike mcfarland fan expo dallas 2016. Case of animals behaving really badly michael gerard bauer, joe bauer. Epic fail from the man behind dont call me ishmael and its follow ups, and just a dog, eric vale will become popular with fans of jeff kinneys wimpy kid and l. All purchases earn scholastic rewards for your nominated school. Eric vale epic fail michael gerard bauer author 2012. While eric spends his days thrashing around trying to shake free his epic fail curse, will this sweet, quiet girl hold the key to erics epic win. Well, eric vales got all three, and theyre pushing him towards the epicest of all epic fails. Nov 01, 2012 well, eric vales got all three, and theyre pushing him towards the epicest of all epic fails.
In my day job i am the editor of alphabet soupan australian magazine for kids aged 6 to 12 who love reading and creative writing. Draw on the situations and character experiences in eric vale epic fail for inspiration. Eric vale, epic fail michael gerard bauer author, joe bauer illustrator on. Can secret agent derek danger dale outwit a criminal mastermind, escape the clutches of the four most deadly creatures on the planet and save the worlds biggest diamond. But as much as hed like to erase it from the history books, eric vale isnt likely to forget the day his name became an epic fail. Oct 31, 2012 eric vale epic fail written by michael gerard bauer and illustrated by joe bauer is a very funny tale about awkward and seemingly unforgettable events of childhood. Eric vale epic fail by michael gerard bauer, 9781862919921, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Im fourteen years old and i have ishmael leseurs syndrome. Bauer, michael gerard eric vale epic fail bauer, michael gerard eric vale. Write a short story and explore how your protagonist copes with an epic fail.
Enter the new girl aasha a shy and quietly petrified somalian. Eric vale epic fail eric vale and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is the first book in the eric vale trilogy, and im hanging out for the next. Off the rails eric vale bauer, michael gerard eric vale. Apr 06, 2015 my school play was an epic fail when everything went wrong.
The epic fail of arturo zamora is a very thought provoking and culturally stimulating book that is great for young readers. Apr 28, 2020 eric vale epic fail by michael gerard bauer. What eric should really know by now is that he has a case of bad luck up to his eyeballs, and what goes up must come down. Dec 09, 2014 eric vale epic fail this book was published by scholastic it was published in year 2011. He published eric vale epic fail, his eighth young adult novel, in 2012. When quizzed about his own memories of school, author michael gerard bauer recollects three things clearly. Superheroes are the coolest thing ever and erics practically an expert on the subject. The sequels eric vale super male and eric vale off the rails were published in 20. Claire lazebnik goodreads amazon author website when elise benton and her family move from the east coast all the way to sunny california, elise never expected that life in the golden state could be so different than what shes used to. The story features loveable characters in humurous scenarios and is brought to life by brilliant, comicstyle illustrations by son of the author, joe bauer. School essentials is the one stop shop for educational and teaching resources that enable learning and literacy for school children australia wide scholastic school essentials, scholastic school essentials, eric vale. This book was published by scholastic it was published in year 2011. Eric is a likable, funny protagonist, whose heart is in the right place, in spite of his propensity to muck things up. Discount prices on books by michael gerard bauer, including titles like eric val desastre total epic fail spanish edition.
From the man behind dont call me ishmael and its follow ups, and just a dog, eric vale will become popular with fans of jeff kinneys wimpy kid and l. Eric vale epic fail december 9, 2014 by indiac6 leave a comment eric vale epic fail this book was published by scholastic it was published in year 2011. We were subsequently thrilled to get our hands on the second book super male in which our hero, eric of the woeful fortune, finally manages to shed his epic fail moniker. School visits and appearances can be organised through booked out speakers agency. While eric spends his days thrashing around trying to shake free his epic fail curse, will this sweet, quiet girl hold the key to eric s epic win. My school play was an epic fail when everything went wrong. As much as hed like to erase it from the history books and. Eric vale epic fail, eric vale by michael gerard bauer booktopia. We all have moments in life we would like to forget or just pretend never happened. The text is well supported by the grey scale illustrations by bauers talented son joe with a mix of comicstyle cells, single illustrations and humorous embellishments. Eric vale, epic fail is epically funny and has major child appeal, but with a few strong messages woven in for good measure.
Buy a discounted hardcover of eric vale epic fail online from australias leading online bookstore. Secret agent derek danger dale and the case of the really, really magnetic magnet. Breck is a vibrant mountain community with a contagious energy. Well, eric vale s got all three, and theyre pushing him towards the epic est of all epic fails. It definitely brightened by day, and even though it was one of those books where i knew exactly how it would end, i couldnt stop reading it was too much fun getting there.
Introducing the marvels, the newest masterpiece from brian selznick, caldecott medalwinning author of the invention of hugo cabret and wonderstruck. Wild animals are turning to a life of crime and its all the work of evil doctor evil mac evilness. Vails terrain, back bowls, and 5,289 skiable acres are like nothing on earth. Video gallery the marvels introducing the marvels, the newest masterpiece from brian selznick, caldecott medalwinning author of the invention of hugo cabret and wonderstruck. A humorous book with lots of cartoonstyle illustrations scattered throughout the pages. The main theme is about a boy named eric vale who gets an embarrassing nickname he tries so hard to get rid this crazy nickname. But that wont stop ishmael and his intrepid band of misfits from taking o. You might like to base it on a reallife experience you have had. Eric vale is the cutest, most flawed, most perfect and. In her teen fiction debut, the author of knitting under the influence goes back to high school for a tale of sisters, misinformation, and starcrossed. A video outlining some of what i do in school presentations can be found here. Are you as wellread as an alevel english literature student. Shop at the scholastic store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. Epic fail is a fun and adorable book, and i definitely suggest it to anyone in need of a pickmeup.
Standing in front of his fellow students was as daunting a prospect for him as it is for. Interview with michael gerard bauer about dont call me ishmael. Neither, it seems, is the fifth grade class at moreton hill primary school. Epic fail a kooky, beautifullyproduced book thats ideal for encouraging kids to read. Eric vale epic fail by michael gerard bauer, joe bauer. Eric vale is a cool kid with a not so cool nickname. Eric vale epic fail written by michael gerard bauer and illustrated by joe bauer is a very funny tale about awkward and seemingly unforgettable events of childhood. He got it because he was always doing things wrong. Eric vale has a lot of problems including his nickname, his best friend and a lot of bad luck.
Youve made it through christmas and new year celebrations and now were heading right on into back to school season. Super male eric vale bauer, michael gerard the case of animals behaving really, really badly bauer, michael gerard the case of the really really magnetic. Michael gerard bauer bio, facts, family famous birthdays. A best friend who just looks on the bright sideeven when the brig. Eric vale epic fail is the hilarious first installment in a new series from michael gerard bauer. Her previous novels include knitting under the influence, the smart one and the pretty one, families and other nonreturnable gifts, epic fail, the trouble with flirting, and the last best kiss. The first thing that struck me about eric vale epic fail is the great illustrations throughout. Nov 12, 2012 enter the new girl aasha a shy and quietly petrified somalian. In november 2012 the first of three books for younger readers was released, titled eric vale epic fail.
Well, eric vales got all three, and they are pushing him towards the epicest of all epic. He is a contemporary of fellow australian young adult author john marsden. A best friend who just looks on the bright sideeven when the bright side looks black. Review of eric vale, epic fail childrens books daily. Michael gerard bauer has penned a fastpaced, deftlywoven, faultless unlike eric, superfun tale that will have young readers absolutely hooked. Theres no easy way to put this, so ill say it straight out. Eric still fails to keep his focus in class, turning his attention instead to the creation of his comic strip hero secret agent derek danger dale. Michael gerard bauer uses attention grabbing typography and a simple style of illustrations by his son, joe bauer, to tap into that market. Eric is a likable, funny protagonist, whose heart is in. He was born and raised in brisbane, queensland, australia. We absolutely loved the debut book in the eric vale series by michael gerard bauer eric vale. With his loyal sidekick chewy rodriguez, eric continues to bumble his way goodheartedly through school life.
Year 3, year 4, year 5, year 6 lexile level 720l ages. Even as an adult i enjoyed the story and made personal connections with the topics in many diverse ways. A very funny story about a young boys brush with alienseric vale is rea. Eric vale super male is a fun followup to eric vale epic fail. Eric vale epic fail omnibus books, 2012 michael gerard bauer ishmael and the hoops of steel. Childrens books daily megan daley see more eric vale epic fail is the hilarious first installment in a new series from michael gerard bauer. With names like martin fassbender its not hard to smile at this story and at erics nickname epic fail. Eric vale super male we absolutely loved the debut book in the eric vale series by michael gerard bauer eric vale. Eric vale is the cutest, most flawed, most perfect and likeable character ive met in a long time.
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