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Description
This collection of humorous short stories, poems, and one sentence tales feature such characters as a boy who swallows a cell phone, two shopping goblins, and a magician who makes an entire town disappear.
Quick Summary
Yet Another NASTYbook: Mininasties is a collection of humorous short stories, poems, and one-sentence tales featuring a boy who accidentally swallows a cell phone, two scheming shopping goblins, and a magician who vanishes an entire town. The book explores zany, absurdist scenarios that tap into middle-grade anxieties about embarrassing moments, outlandish consequences, and the chaos of everyday life. If your kid enjoys the wacky humor and short-story format of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series or the playful wordplay in Jon Scieszka's works, they'll delight in these mischievous mininasties. With an AR Level of 5.0, 2.0 points, and 11,823 words, this book is perfect for 4th through 6th graders who enjoy quick, quirky reads.