“If you ever went to Catholic school, or never went to Catholic school, you need to read this funny, smart, kid-true book. It explains everything.” —Jon Scieszka, author of Time Warp Trio and The Stinky Cheese Man

Jimmy Murphy’s sixth grade teacher, Sister Angelica Rose, is out to get him. She humiliates him in class and punishes him when he hasn’t done anything wrong. She even forces him to perform onstage with second graders, wearing a giant green banana costume.

A classic underachiever with a talent for trouble, Jimmy wants revenge, and with his friends he plans a prank that will embarrass Sister Angelica in front of the whole school. What could possibly go wrong?

"This is a light and funny coming of age story. Even students who do not attend parochial school can identify with Jimmy and the struggles that he and his friends go through. The characters are all dynamic and the reader will want to know more about them all. This is a quick and enjoyable read that any upper elementary student will enjoy." —School Library Connection

A Junior Literary Guild Selection

Catholic School Humor: Navigating the halls of St. Stephen’s means dealing with sixty-two kids in one class, mysterious brown soup in the cafeteria, and nuns who seem to have eyes in the back of their heads.
An Unlikely Hero: Jimmy Murphy is a classic underachiever, but when his teacher forces him into a giant green banana costume for a school play, he decides it’s time to fight back.
Friendship and Pranks: With his loyal group of friends, Jimmy hatches a revenge plot to embarrass the formidable Sister Angelica in front of everyone. The target: the school’s newly refurbished bowling alleys.
Perfect for Reluctant Readers: A fast-paced, hilarious, and heartwarming read that kids aged 10-12, especially fans of Jon Scieszka, will devour in one sitting.

Revenge of the Green Banana

Revenge of the Green Banana