by Mac Barnett
First published 2010
A teenage mummy walks the halls of high school, dealing with the usual problems of adolescence while wrapped in ancient bandages. In another story, a dangerous turkey breaks free and terrorizes everyone in its path. These characters inhabit a collection of comic tales that swing from the absurd to the completely unexpected. The stories revolve around an enormous pool filled with chocolate milk, where the most outrageous adventures unfold. Each tale brings fresh surprises and wild situations. The mummy struggles with fitting in among regular students. The turkey creates chaos wherever it goes. Other characters face their own bizarre predicaments in this world where anything can happen. The stories pile on laughs while characters navigate through increasingly ridiculous circumstances. Every page turns toward another surprise, keeping readers guessing about what strange event will occur next in these interconnected adventures.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, humor, fantasy, young-adult, comedy
Vibes: absurd, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
268 pages · Scholastic, Inc.