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This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall!

Gordon Korman
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This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall!

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990

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Gordon Korman

This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall!

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 1970s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! by Gordon Korman follows the humorous adventures of two mischievous students, Bruno and Boots, at Macdonald Hall. The duo repeatedly gets into trouble with their antics, much to the frustration of the headmaster, Mr. Sturgeon, as they navigate friendship and school life challenges.

Humorous

Playful

Adventurous

Upbeat

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,109 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gordon Korman's This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! delights with humor and engaging characters, capturing the spirit of youth and friendship. Readers appreciate the comedic mishaps and relatable school setting. Critiques focus on predictability and simpler plot elements, ideal for younger audiences but potentially less engaging for older readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall!?

Readers who enjoy This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! by Gordon Korman are typically young teens who appreciate humor and mischief in a boarding school setting. Fans of Louis Sachar's Holes or Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will likely find this book appealing for its lighthearted tone and amusing antics.

4.4

3,109 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 1970s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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