Cockroach Cooties facts for kids
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| Author | Laurence Yep |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Later, Gator |
| Media type | Print (Hardback, Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Later, Gator |
| Followed by | Skunk Scout |
Cockroach Cooties is a fun children's novel written by the famous author Laurence Yep. It's a story about two brothers who have to deal with a school bully and come up with a very unusual plan!
What's the Story About?
The book Cockroach Cooties follows two brothers, Teddy and Bobby, as they try to handle a tough school bully named Arnie. Arnie makes their lives tricky, and the brothers need a smart way to protect themselves.
The Secret Weapon
One day, the brothers make an interesting discovery: Arnie, the big bully, is actually terrified of cockroaches! This gives Bobby an idea. He finds a cockroach and decides to name it Hercules. Hercules becomes a very important part of their plan.
A Strange Peace Treaty
Bobby then bakes some cookies using some very strange ingredients. He uses these special cookies to trick Arnie into agreeing to a "peace treaty." With Hercules the cockroach helping them, the boys start to understand why Arnie acts the way he does. It's a clever and funny way for the brothers to solve their bullying problem!
