The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble
$37.21
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
6 January 2026
Summary
Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class!
When Mrs. Z’s class is looking for an animal to “adopt,” Thunder Nelson knows just the critter: the baby possum she just saved. But Thunder isn’t ready for what happens when a wild animal goes to school!
Mrs. Z’s class is voting on an animal for them to virtually “adopt” and study the rest of the year. Elephants! Blue whales! Sparklemuffin Peacock Spiders! But Thunder hates voting—it’s like sports but less fun. T…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781523532988 |
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| ISBN-10: | 152353298X |
| Author: | Martha Brockenbrough, Kat Fajardo, Kate Messner |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Algonquin Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 250g |
| Dimensions: | 205mm x 146mm x 20mm |
| Series: | The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class |
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Critics Review
“In this hilarious but heartwarming story, Thunder learns that even ‘scratch and dent’ kids can find acceptance and belonging. Readers will eagerly cheer on this quirky and lovable character. A perfect choice for Wayside School fans.”–Booklist
Praise for the Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class Series
”[A] wholesome read…buoyant.“–Publishers Weekly
“Believable characters experiencing age-appropriate challenges: making new friends, navigating social groups, overcoming shyness, and dealing with embarrassment…. Share with fans of Annie Barrows’ Ivy and Bean books or Sara Pennypacker’s Clementine series.”–Booklist
“Buy the book and the series. Kids need access to this diverse classroom of students who face everyday crises with their supportive friends, and this gentle read shows the goodness in the world without being overly sappy.”–SLJ
“This new series is giving [Polk Street School] vibes. I absolutely love that each book is written by a different author and I love how diverse the classroom is… The great thing about [these] books is they showcase kids working together and supporting each other.”–Teen Librarian Toolbox
“Uplifting and encouraging.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Martha Brockenbrough
Martha Brockenbrough is the author of more than twenty books for young readers and is the program director at the University of San Francisco’s MFA in Writing for Young Readers. She founded National Grammar Day (March 4), has written game questions for Cranium and Trivial Pursuit, and is the author of the Frank and the Puppy series, This Old Dog, and To Catch a Thief, which won the Sid Fleischman Humor Award. Martha lives in Seattle with her family.
Kat Fajardo (they/she) received a Pura Belpré Honor for Illustration for their first graphic novel, Miss Quinces (published in Spanish as Srta. Quinces). Born and raised in New York City, Kat now lives in Austin, Texas, with their pups, Mac and Roni.
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