Judy Cox

That Crazy Eddie and the Science Project of Doom

Third grader Matt teams up with his buddy, Eddie, to win first place in the science fair. when Matt finds out what Eddie told the class while Matt was out sick, he wants to blow his top just like a real volcano. Will Matt lose the science fair competition and his best friend?

Includes directions for a volcano model.

"Fast-paced and realistic, this tale rings true for its young readers." --Kirkus Reviews

2006 Maryland Blue Crab Young Readers Honor Book

Selected Works

Adventure/Mystery

The Tails of Frederick and Ishbu: The Mystery of the Burmese Bandicoot
Can two pet rats save the world? Book One in "The Tails of Frederick and Ishbu" Great read aloud!

Award Winners

Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie!
TIME magazine Best Children's Books of 2005

That Crazy Eddie and the Science Project of Doom
Maryland Blue Crab Honor Book

My Family Plays Music
Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award 2004

Weird Stories from the Lonesome Café
Nevada Young Readers Award 2002

New Chapter Book

PUPPY POWER
With the help of an unruly puppy, a school bully might just learn to shape up.

New Picture Books

Mrs. Millie Goes to Philly!
Join Mrs. Millie and her Kindergartners on a "punny" field trip to Philadelphia.

Quick Links

Click here to see "Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie!" in Oprah Magazine

Read Time Magazine review of "Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie!"

Children's Book Council

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Holiday House Children's Books

Marshall Cavendish Children's Books

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