Nasty, Stinky Sneakers

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Award-winning author Eve Buntings hilariously fun story about the worlds stinkiest sneakers is one kids are sure to love! The competition, friendship, and rivalry make this book a laugh-out-loud story that is perfect for grade school children.

Colin has spent weeks perfecting his sneaker odor for the Stinkiest Sneakers in the World contest. If he wins, he'll get three brand-new pairs of Slam Dunkers sneakers: one for himself, one for his little sister, Amy, and one for his best pal, Webster.
But now, after weeks of working toward stinky perfectionnot washing his feet, wearing no socks, jogging to get his feet juicy, and even sleeping with his sneakers onthe nasty, stinky sneakers are missing!

Reviews

"An absorbing and beliavable story that will set readers thinking." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Children will love it." -- School Library Journal

"Good fun that begs a sequel, especially one that gives bulldog Bruno more of a part." -- ALA Booklist

Author Bio

Eve Bunting was born in Ireland and came to California with her husband and three children. She is one of the most acclaimed and versatile children's book authors, with more than two hundred novels and picture books to her credit. Among her honors are many state awards, the Kerlan Award, the Golden Kite Award, the Regina Medal, the Mystery Writers of America and the Western Writers of America awards, and a PEN International Special Achievement award for her contribution to children's literature. In 2002, Ms. Bunting was chosen to be Irish-American Woman of the Year by the Irish-American Heritage Committee of New York.