Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

When Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair and his brother gets the prize from the cereal box, the bad luck is just beginning. One thing after another just seems to go wrong for him. By the end of the story Alexander learns that we all have 'bad' days even in Australia.

What will you learn?

Connect concepts in the story to the real world.

Author:
Judith Viorst

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