Desk Stories

Plot Summary

Even though kids spend most of their days with one, desks can be very...surprising. Desks have a long and enduring history--from the spiked desks of the Middle Ages to the beanbag desks of the 1960s. School desks, in particular, can hide a wide variety of...let's just say, "things." In this tongue-in-cheek companion to Backpack Stories, Kevin O'Malley returns with six stories of desks gone wild.

Reviews

"In this follow-up to Backpack Stories, the reliably absurd O'Malley focuses his talents--not the least of which is the ability to generate groan-inducing jokes page after page--on that timeless symbol of class oppression: the school desk...Well played, O'Malley, well played." Publishers Weekly

"Author and illustrator O'Malley repeats the formula that worked so well in Backpack Stories in this humorous picture-book tribute to school desks....this lighthearted offering will likely produce cheers rather than jeers and makes for a great choice for reluctant readers."
Booklist

"Silly and irreverent, this collection, with its comic-book format and sometimes disparaging attitude toward school, is sure to attract an audience."
Kirkus Reviews Online

"Told with countless one-liners from the superhero and horror genres, this book is an extremely satisfying read for young people who are dealing with bragging, nagging kids and less-than-engaging lessons, and seeking some old-school comic relief."
School Library Journal

"Similar to O'Malley's Backpack Stories this title could be used as a model for a project in creative writing and art. Students will be sure to find a place in their desks for this book!" Library Media Connection

Associated Keywords
backpack, comic, back-to-school