EllRay Jakes is the kid your kid actually knows. He’s not a superhero; he’s just a third-grader trying not to get squashed by the class bully while his dad dangles a trip to Anaheim over his head.
It’s funny, it’s fast, and it handles the 'don't fight back' vs 'stand up for yourself' dilemma with more honesty than most books at this level. If your kid is bored by overly sweet stories but isn't ready for the snark of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' this is the sweet spot.






