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

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 182,854 Ratings and 3,882 Reviews

Book Description
Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair.

And it got worse...

His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV!
Book Information
PublisherAngus & Robertson Publishers
BindingPaperback (41 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages28
ISBN-100207153175
ISBN-13978-0207153174
Publication Date/1986
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About Judith Viorst (Author) : Judith Viorst is a published author and a compiler of children's books. Some of the published credits of Judith Viorst include Nobody Here but Me, Alexander and the Wonderful, Marvelous, Excellent, Te... more
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About Ray Cruz (Illustrator) : Ray Cruz is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ray Cruz include Sing, Little Sack!; Canta, Saquito!, Alexander, Que Era Rico El Domingo Pasado ... more
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11/18/2014 Lindsay Marchant

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5/3/2012 Matthew J Wicks tagged as: I read

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2/28/2012 Kate Flood

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2/13/2012 Tracy Grand said: A classic!
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12/12/2011 Alyssa Rixe

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9/23/2009 Jennifer Cobb tagged as: I recommend

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9/19/2009 Donna Marie tagged as: I read

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9/3/2009 Debbie Funk said: Always loved this book as a child, still do as an adult.
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read

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6/5/2009 Lyndsey Davis said: This is such a charming book, I have used it in family counseling, even when the children are not present. It presents the frustrations of life in a train of consciousness from the perspective of the child.
tags: I recommend, , Judith Viorst

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4/2/2009 Gail Fattori said: One of my families favorites.
tags: I read

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3/31/2009 Tracy O'Daniel

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2/13/2009 David Billings said: This one is perfect for reading aloud. There's so much emotion and humor in Alexander's voice, it's just fun to act out.
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12/2/2008 Sara Joiner tagged as: I recommend

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6/15/2008 Stephenie Hovland said: An oldie, but a goodie. I've had days like that!
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11/20/2007 Charlene Haukom tagged as: I read

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8/5/2007 Sondra LaBrie tagged as: dominics

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