“A ‘heartfelt hoot’ with echoes of Roald Dahl and Kate DiCamillo. ”
Perfect for readers ages 7–11.
126 pages | Paperback • Hardcover • Ebook • Audiobook
Published by Twenty Hills
ISBN: 978-1956499469
Nathaniel is a short, humorous middle-grade novel from a small traditional press.
Unlucky fourth-grader Nathaniel forgets his school project and cobbles one together from stuffed animals, crayons, and a shoebox. What follows is an unraveling of misfortunes. But Nathaniel is no stranger to misfortunes…
Can Nathaniel escape his curse, or is he destined to become the unluckiest boy in the history of the fourth grade?
Meet Ann Val & bring her to your bookshop or school
Ann Val is the pen name of journalist Kris Ann Valdez. With a degree in elementary education and an emphasis in English, she has worked as a tutor, homeschool co-op leader, magazine editor, and journalist. She’s also a mom of three and has spent a lot of time around fourth graders, which may explain a few things about this book. She is available for school visits, classroom conversations, bookstore events, library programs, and children’s book events in Arizona (and beyond).
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What readers are saying on Goodreads
“My students LOVE this book!”
—Anice Jennings, fourth-grade teacher
This was a heartfelt, whimsical, and funny story that would be great as a family read-aloud or for middle-grade readers! I want to get a physical copy so I can see the illustrations, but I listened to the audio, which was great! Will definitely be buying copies for gifts. Kids and parents would love this story. I love having a narrator (with some of the characters interjecting!)
—J.R. Brady
“This story begs to be read aloud. Ann Val engages readers with witty wordplay, a clever storyline, and characters worth rooting for.”
—Kelli Lynn Martin, Academic Enrichment Coordinator and author
“Nathaniel and the Worst Project in the History of the Fourth Grade” is truly a story for all ages. Charming and whimsical while remaining rooted in real life, this book does an excellent job of taking an entertaining cast of characters on a relatable journey for children and adults alike. From Nathaniel, to his family, the school staff, and Mr. Fox and the bear, each character plays an important role in moving the story along. It is almost impossible to pick a favorite character in this book!
—Amanda Ling
Ann Val’s gorgeous middle grade novel is poignant and funny, with characters that are relatable and honest.
—Linsey Painter
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