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Cool in School
- Tales from the 6th Grade
- Narrated by: Bill Harley
- Length: 50 mins
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Publisher's summary
Critic reviews
"...A witty, perceptive, and very funny observer of the gaps and connections between the world of children and the world of adults.?" (Ann Arbor Observer)
"...Harley is really fun to listen to...." (The Detroit Free Press)
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Native Texan
- 07-01-03
Bill Harley is like salted peanuts...
...you just keep wanting more. I had my doubts when a friend of mine recommended him but now I'm a fan. If you had fun when you were a kid, spend some time with this audio. If you didn't have fun when you were a kid then REALLY spend some time with this audio. He will make you feel much better about about the entire childhood experience. WARNING: If you listen to this audio you will probably find yourself singing the 'Zanzibar Song' uncontrollably thereafter. Listen to it on a Saturday so you can have a day to stop singing it before you go back to work.
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- jchristalini06
- 06-23-23
Wow
This book is the most entertaining stories from any adults childhood ever very well told and the songs are wonderfully paced with crystal clear words
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- HauteMomsCloset
- 01-10-23
Bill Harley never disappoints
My kids- age 6 & 9 boy and girl both love ALL his stories! But not as much as me LOL
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- Paul G Esling
- 08-29-18
Amazing road trip entertainment!
We all enjoyed this so very much on a long car ride. Take a listen!!!
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