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Eleven-year-old twins Oliver and Celia Navel are forced to give up television again, this time for an adventure on a South Pacific island surrounded by giant killer squids. Book #3
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When their parents yank the TV away for the second time, eleven-year-old twins Oliver and Celia Navel end up on a remote South Pacific island where giant, slightly ridiculous killer squids roam the reefs. The story mixes slap-stick sibling humor with genuine underwater peril, making every encounter with the enormous cephalopods both funny and a little bit hair-raising. Kids who love a blend of gross-out jokes and daring adventure especially those who enjoyed the mischievous tone of Diary of a Wimpy Kid will find plenty to laugh about, while the occasional fact-filled squid tidbit adds an educational twist without feeling like a lecture. Parents can rest assured that the scares stay in the realm of goofy thrills, with a strong undercurrent of teamwork and problem-solving that carries the twins through each near-miss. If you're looking for a middle-grade adventure that feels like a TV-free summer camp story with a splash of the absurd, this third installment delivers exactly that.