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A delightfully chaotic middle-grade romp where science fairs and sports collide in a flurry of feathers. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The chicken doesn't skate.
- energetic
- chaotic
- cheerful
- 01
No more dead dogs
Gordon Korman
A hilarious, fast-paced middle-school rebellion against required reading and tragic animal stories.
- 02
Chickens to the rescue
John Himmelman
A delightfully chaotic read-aloud where overzealous farm fowls solve every escalating problem with hilarious enthusiasm.
- 03
Ungifted
Gordon Korman
A hilarious, high-energy collision of chaos and intellect that proves there is more than one way to be smart.
- 04
Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud ride where the adults are weirder than the kids and everyday routines turn into absurd adventures.
- 05
Miss Suki is Kooky!
Dan Gutman
A wildly energetic romp where a routine school author visit spirals into hilarious, feather-flying chaos.
- 06
Interrupting chicken
McGraw Hill
A hilarious, high-energy ode to the chaotic joy of bedtime reading and the boundless enthusiasm of a child who just can't hold it in.
- 07
Dogs don't tell jokes
Louis Sachar
A funny, tender exploration of what happens when the class clown finally decides to take himself seriously.
- 08
NERDS
Michael Buckley
A high-energy, gadget-filled romp where schoolyard outcasts transform into world-saving secret agents.
- 09
Fluffy goes to school
Kate McMullan
A humorous, fast-paced glimpse into the chaotic indignities of classroom life from a small pet's perspective.
- 10
Math Curse
Jon Scieszka
A frantic, relatable plunge into the psychological spiral of seeing arithmetic in absolutely everything.
- 11
Custard Surprise
Bernard Lodge · 2007
A delightfully chaotic romp through a bustling animal diner that serves up giggles and reading confidence in equal measure.
- 12
Gooney Bird Greene
Lois Lowry · 2002
A joyful, classroom-bright celebration of storytelling and unapologetic individuality.
