2011
WISE Score
Amazon
A marshmallow-fueled fever dream that manages to turn 'I hate reading' kids into bookworms.
4.5
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This is the ultimate survival tool for parents of reluctant readers. It’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it’s basically a comic book disguised as a novel.
It doesn't try to teach a grand moral lesson or improve your child's character—it just tries to be the most entertaining thing in the room. In a world of digital distractions, a book that can actually hold a kid's attention this well is worth its weight in gold. It’s smart, stupid fun.
Perfect for the 6-11 crowd. It’s simple enough for early readers to tackle but funny enough that a 5th grader won't feel like they're reading a 'baby book.'
It's chaotic and the main characters spend a lot of time yelling or being annoyed with each other. It’s not 'mean,' but it’s definitely high-octane silliness rather than a calm, moral-heavy tale.
This is the gold standard for 'what if' thinking. A marshmallow machine that follows you around? A tank of man-eating sharks? It’s a masterclass in kid-centric world-building.
It’s a book, so you’re safe from the usual digital pitfalls. The 'violence' is purely cartoonish—think giant gorillas and flying cats—and there’s zero chance of a kid stumbling onto something they can't handle.
Its biggest strength is turning 'reading is boring' kids into actual readers. It also demystifies the creative process by showing two guys just making stuff up as they go.
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