The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups

The Second File

By Wisniewski, David

Publishers Summary:
Second "attempt to crack the greatest conspiracy of all time: namely, that grown-ups purposely hide the real reasons why parents tell kids to do things!" Humorous reasons are revealed for things children are told to do, including "Clean under your bed," "Don't eat junk food," and "Don't watch TV late at night"

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ISBN
978-0-68817-854-3
Publisher
[New York] : HarperCollins, 2001.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on September 1, 2001

Gr 2-5 The intrepid debunker of parental restraints returns in this sequel to The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups (Lothrop, 1998). Continuing his quest to unearth the truth behind such rules as "brush your teeth," "clean under your bed," and "don't swallow your gum," the author risks life and limb as he dons various disguises, eludes determined pursuers, and cracks intricate security systems. He reveals the true and truly far-fetched explanations (brush...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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