The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble
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- Paperback
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 a small class mascot, since big animals tend to get all the attention. But Thunder hates voting—it’s like sports but less fun. Everyone is nominating tardigrades, while Thunder is hoping for so…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781523532971 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1523532971 |
| Author: | Martha Brockenbrough, Kat Fajardo, Kate Messner |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Workman Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 144g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 138mm x 12mm |
| 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, including YA fiction and nonfiction, picture books, a middle grade mystery, and a chapter book series. A faculty member at Vermont College of Fine Arts, she’s also the founder of National Grammar Day (every March 4), and she’s written game questions for Cranium and Trivial Pursuit. Her YA novel The Game of Love and Death won a Pacific Northwest Bookseller Association Award and a Washington State Book Award, and was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize. She lives in Seattle with her family.
Kat Fajardo (they/she) received a Pura Belpre 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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