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The Terrible Two is a classic humorous novel about two boys who both want to be the school prankster. When they finally decide that two brains are better than one and work together, they come up with one of the most brilliant pranks ever. This book is a fun light hearted read with hilarious writing and illustrations that add to the humor of the story. If you enjoy funny entertaining books like The Terrible Two you may also enjoy reading these books.


Confessions of a Class Clown
Written by Arianne Costner
Random House, 2022. Fiction. 273 Pgs.

Jack Reynolds is the class clown and has a talent for producing goofy video's for his "MyTube" posts. But he has a problem, he needs help filming his shows and his tomfoolery has caused him to loose all of his friends. On impulse he decides to sign up for an after-school "Speed Friendshipping" club to find some new friends, but who would be the best partner for his comedy club? A funny book that encourages readers to think about who they are and who they want to be known for.



It's The End of the World And I'm In My Bathing Suit
Written by Justin A. Reynolds
Scholastic Press, 2022. Fiction. 297 pgs.

At the beginning of summer Eddie Holloway has come up with a brilliant plan to avoid doing his laundry. He will wear everything in his closet until the Beach Bash at the end of the summer. Things are going just as he planned when his mother discovers his monstrous pile of dirty clothes. Now he is stuck at home doing his laundry and wearing the only clean clothing he has, his swimming suit. When the power goes out all over town Eddie and four of his friends find themselves all alone, with no adults, no other kids, no power, and no cell service. What will Eddie and his friends do? A fun snarky middle grade read.


How To Train Your Dad
Written by Gary Paulsen
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2021. Fiction. 186 pgs.

Carl thinks that if he can change his dad that all of his problems will go away. So when Carl finds an old pamphlet on puppy training he decides to use the information from the pamphlet on his dad. Over the summer Carl works on rewarding his father's good behavior and ignoring  the behavior he doesn't feel is desirable. This is a funny adventure story about a quirky family who is living green and off the grid and a boy who is trying to help his misguided father see the error of his ways. 



Wink
Written by Rob Harrell
Dial Books for Young Readers, 2020. Fiction. 314 pgs.

Ross Maloy just wants to be a normal seventh grader and not be noticed but he has a rare form of eye cancer so not being noticed is off the table. Ross had to have his eye removed which left his eye in a permanent wink and he always wears a cowboy hat to keep the sun out of his eye. Despite everything he has gone through physically the hardest part of having cancer was loosing his best friend when he needed him the most. Ross is going through some serious health issues and to help him cope with everything he doodles on paper. Funny comic panels about Ross's alter ego Batpig are interspersed throughout the story. A book that will make you laugh as Ross learns to work through his problems and learns what it means to be a good friend. 






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