Humorous+Fiction

=This page is for reading recommendations. Please add a review when you find a great humorous fiction "read."=


 * THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ORDINARY BOY: THE HERO REVEALED** by William Boniface - Superopolis is a city where everyone has superpowers, except for Ordinary Boy. All the kids are in love with the star superhero, the Amazing Indestructo, and they can't buy up his merchandise fast enough. It becomes crazy when they start selling packs of cards that are part of a contest to see who can collect all the characters first. It leads to an opportunity for them to learn about economics, but more importantly, an opportunity to learn the difference between a real hero and a media hero. You'll love the fun as this story surprises you frequently.


 * A CROOKED KIND OF PERFECT** by Linda Urban - Zoe has an unusual situation. Her dad cannot leave home without severe anxiety, which means that when he is out and about, strange things can happen... such as his purchasing a D-60 Perfectone Organ when Zoe wants so badly to play the piano. But what's done is done, so how can she make the best of it? Enter an organ teacher who talks Zoe into performing in an upcoming recital. Not a problem until Mom's work schedule means that Dad has to take her. Through all of the chaos is a very loving family with a special daughter who discovers what makes a good friend. Enjoy.


 * FRINDLE** by Andrew Clements **-** Have you ever had a great idea? Well, Nick sure does! In "Frindle," Nick finds out that he has Mrs. Granger, the worst of the 5th grade teachers, who assigns him to find out how words are invented. In a later part of the book, Nick and his friend Janet are walking home when Janet drops her pen. Instead of saying, "You dropped your pen", Nick says, "You dropped your Frindle." Soon, Nick creates a Frindle club. However, Mrs. Granger decides to defend "pen" and the word war begins!


 * FRINDLE** by Andrew Clements - Andrew Clements does great in his hilarious 3rd book. This is a great read for ages 8-12 (Grades 2-6). It also took home the Maud Hart Lovelace Award several times. Clements won the award for writing the book in the 3rd person so people could see everyone's point of view. Supporting characters in "Frindle" include Nick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen; the school principal, Mrs. Chatman; and newspaper reporters Judy Morgan and Alice Lunderson. For fans of Andrew Clements, I also recommend "The Landry News, "The Janitor's Boy", "The School Story", "The Jacket, "A Week In The Woods", ''The Report Card", and "Lunch Money", all by Andrew Clements. I give this book (4 stars) because of Clements' creativity. Who will win the word wars? Nick? Mrs. Granger? Or will an entirely new contestant step in and change everything? You'll have to read "Frindle" to find out! Reviewed by Matthew S. :)