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    Escape from Detention Mad Libs

    World's Greatest Word Game

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    Author Leonard Stern, Roger Price, Mad Libs
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    Penguin Young Readers | Mad Libs
    On sale Oct 31, 2013 | 48 Pages | 9780843173796
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    Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh. Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about school and every kid’s worst NOUN-mare—being stuck in detention!

    With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about ways to wind up in detention, ridiculous punishments, and more, Escape from Detention Mad Libs is perfect for both troublemakers and teacher’s pets. Play alone, in a group, or in the principal’s office. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

    Leonard Stern, along with Roger Price, created Mad Libs in the 1950s. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Stern had a colorful and varied history. Before cofounding Price Stern Sloan with Roger Price, Stern was a successful television writer. In addition to his creative involvement with over twenty television series and over ten motion pictures, Stern worked with Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners. He also wrote for the The Phil Silvers Show, The Steve Allen Show, and wrote and produced the original Get Smart television series. Stern also published A Martian Wouldn't Say That, which compiled weird and wacky memos written by people in the entertainment industry.  View titles by Leonard Stern
    Roger Price, along with Leonard Stern, created "Mad Libs," first published in 1958. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Price was well known for his comedy writing. In the 1950s, he created and developed cartoons called Droodles, which were turned into a television show. Price also worked with Bob Hope on a newspaper humor column and also appeared on Broadway in Tickets, Please!  View titles by Roger Price
    Mad Libs is the world-famous word game that has been delighting fans of all ages since its invention in the 1950s by Roger Price and Leonard Stern. Fill in the blanks of a Mad Libs with any words you choose, and become the author of your own story! View titles by Mad Libs

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    Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh. Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about school and every kid’s worst NOUN-mare—being stuck in detention!

    With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about ways to wind up in detention, ridiculous punishments, and more, Escape from Detention Mad Libs is perfect for both troublemakers and teacher’s pets. Play alone, in a group, or in the principal’s office. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

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    Leonard Stern, along with Roger Price, created Mad Libs in the 1950s. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Stern had a colorful and varied history. Before cofounding Price Stern Sloan with Roger Price, Stern was a successful television writer. In addition to his creative involvement with over twenty television series and over ten motion pictures, Stern worked with Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners. He also wrote for the The Phil Silvers Show, The Steve Allen Show, and wrote and produced the original Get Smart television series. Stern also published A Martian Wouldn't Say That, which compiled weird and wacky memos written by people in the entertainment industry.  View titles by Leonard Stern
    Roger Price, along with Leonard Stern, created "Mad Libs," first published in 1958. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Price was well known for his comedy writing. In the 1950s, he created and developed cartoons called Droodles, which were turned into a television show. Price also worked with Bob Hope on a newspaper humor column and also appeared on Broadway in Tickets, Please!  View titles by Roger Price
    Mad Libs is the world-famous word game that has been delighting fans of all ages since its invention in the 1950s by Roger Price and Leonard Stern. Fill in the blanks of a Mad Libs with any words you choose, and become the author of your own story! View titles by Mad Libs

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