{"title":"EllRay Jakes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ellray-jakes-8-books-collection-set-sally-warner-ages-6-9-paperback","title":"EllRay Jakes 8 Books Collection Set by Sally Warner - Fiction for Kids Ages 6-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Walks the Plank\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes the Dragon Slayer\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes and the Beanstalk\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Is Magic\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Rocks the Holidays\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes the Recess King\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Puffin Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 6-9 (Grades 1-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet EllRay Jakes, the smallest kid in his third-grade class with the biggest heart and an even bigger sense of humor. This 8-book paperback collection set by Sally Warner follows EllRay through the everyday ups and downs of school life at Oak Glen Primary, from standing up to a class bully to navigating friendships and family. Written with warmth and a genuine ear for how kids talk, these stories suit beginning chapter-book readers, classroom libraries, and family reading time, making this set a wonderful gift for young readers ready to dig into their first real series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSally Warner's EllRay Jakes series has become a favorite among early chapter-book readers for its honest, funny take on third-grade life. EllRay is an African American boy navigating the small but mighty dramas of childhood: bullies, bragging rights, shifting friendships, sibling rivalry with his little sister Alfie, and the everyday challenge of just trying to do the right thing. Each book in this eight-title set stands on its own while contributing to a bigger picture of EllRay's growth over the school year, as he learns to balance humor with honesty and courage with kindness. Warner's writing style is quick, funny, and full of authentic classroom detail, making these books popular with reluctant readers and enthusiastic bookworms alike. Illustrations throughout add extra charm and help bring EllRay's world to life for readers transitioning from picture books to full chapter books. Themes of fairness, empathy, and resilience run through every story, alongside plenty of laugh-out-loud moments involving crystal collections, talent shows, pirate games, and holiday chaos. Because the series is grounded in a real third-grade classroom with a consistent cast of classmates and teachers, young readers quickly become invested in EllRay and his friends, eager to find out what trouble (and triumph) awaits in the next book. This set brings all eight adventures together in one convenient paperback collection, ideal for reading in order or dipping into whichever title catches a reader's eye first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 8-book paperback collection featuring a relatable, funny third-grade hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for beginning chapter-book readers ages 6-9 (Grades 1-4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds reading confidence with short chapters and accessible language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores themes of friendship, courage, honesty, and fairness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat addition to classroom libraries, home bookshelves, or as a thoughtful gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by celebrated children's author Sally Warner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken — EllRay stands up to class bully Jared Matthews and lands himself in trouble while learning the difference between courage and consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star — EllRay borrows his dad's crystal collection to impress his classmates, and the plan quickly spins out of control.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Walks the Plank — Just as friendships and family life start looking up, EllRay faces a new test of cooperation and communication.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes the Dragon Slayer — The smallest kid in class, EllRay tackles a big challenge that requires more bravery than muscle.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes and the Beanstalk — EllRay's imagination and classroom antics collide in a story about creative problem-solving and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Is Magic — EllRay tries his hand at a classroom talent show, discovering what it really takes to impress an audience.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes Rocks the Holidays — Holiday excitement brings out both the fun and the friction among EllRay and his classmates.\u003cbr\u003e\nEllRay Jakes the Recess King — Down to one-and-a-half best friends, EllRay campaigns to become recess champion and win more friends along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSally Warner is the author of more than twenty novels for young readers, including the beloved EllRay Jakes and Emma series. Known for her sharp ear for kid dialogue and honest, funny portrayal of classroom life, Warner has earned praise from School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist for bringing relatable, endearing characters to the page. She lives in Altadena, California, with her husband and their not-so-miniature dachshund, Rocky, and continues writing stories that speak directly to young readers navigating the everyday adventures and challenges of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFunny, heartfelt, and endlessly relatable, this 8-book EllRay Jakes set is a fantastic gift for birthdays, back-to-school season, or summer reading. Perfect for classroom libraries or a child's own bookshelf, it turns reluctant readers into fans and gives eager readers a full series to enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sally Warner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57110994485622,"sku":"MAN-STR-U410650-6249469680","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/ellray-jakes-collection-sally-warner-paperback.jpg?v=1785776964"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/ellray-jakes.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}