The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman

Description

It all starts with a special project in Mr. Melville's history class: Solve a mystery in your own life. For seventh grader Bethesda Fielding, one mystery is too tempting to ignore-Ms. Finkleman. Bethesda is convinced that her mousy music fundamentals teacher is hiding a secret life, but no one is prepared for what she learns. Ms. Finkleman used to be...a rock star! But the case isn't quite closed, and Bethesda and her friend Tenny won't stop until they solve the Finkleman mystery once and for all! Part rollicking adventure, part quirky mystery, and 100 percent fun, The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman is a perfect story for both boys and girls. Readers will wish they were in this seventh grade class, and will long to ROCK like Bethesda and her friends. In the words of New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman, "Ms. Finkleman rocks-in every sense of the word." Extras Inside!

Ben H. Winters has written several plays and musicals for children and adults, as well as several books in the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Guide series. He is also the author of the parody novels from Quirk Books, Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters and Android Karenina. He lives in the Boston area. Visit him online at www.benhwinters.com.

"A fast-paced, funny, and highly original story." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Every now and then a book comes along that reminds me why I love writing about middle school. Ms. Finkleman rocks--in every sense of the word." -- Gordon Korman, New York Times bestselling author "Liberally laced with humor and featuring an upbeat heroine, unexpected friendship and rock-music trivia. Readers will rock with laughter." -- Kirkus Reviews "This is a just-plain-fun read that culminates in a wholly satisfying ending, and it will easily appeal to fans of Andrew Clements and Gordon Korman, as well as anyone who ever watched School of Rock or High School Musical and imagined putting on the best show ever." -- Booklist "Witty narration and entertaining characters enliven this already intriguing premise. Readers seeking an engaging school story with a rockin' twist will enjoy this offering." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "With 'The Secret Life, ' Winters applies a light touch that fuses youthful, scholarly exuberance with the inspirational power of rock'n'roll. A fast paced and unjaded book that is sure to delight." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Most enjoyable is the effect that learning and playing rock music has on the teacher's students. Everyone seems to discover their true inner selves through music, and that includes the not-so-myterious-after-all Ms. Finkleman." -- School Library Journal