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    CreateSpace, Paperback, 2012
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    Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Hardcover, 2002
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Melonhead
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3.2 out of 5
Based on 15 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
A road novel for young readers

Twelve-year-old Sidney T. Mellon has an unfortunate name considering that his head is round and much too large for his body, his red hair stands straight up in a long crew cut, and his expression is perpetually flushed. A cantaloupe is what usually comes to mind. So does the nickname Melonhead.

What chance does Sidney have, looking like this, yo-... More
Book Information
PublisherFarrar Straus & Giroux
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages224
ISBN-100374349444
ISBN-13978-0374349448
Publication Date10/29/2002
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About Michael de Guzman (Author) : Michael de Guzman is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Michael de Guzman include Finding Stinko, The Bamboozlers, Beekman's Big Deal, and Melonhead.
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