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When Bryce says he will clobber Fish Finelli in the Captain Kidd Classic boat race, Fish has no choice but to accept the bet. But Fish's 1970s Whaler with a broken motor is no match for Bryce's new, top-of-the-line, 9.9-horsepower Viper. Book #2
Quick Summary
If your kid loves competitive, laugh-out-loud stories with a retro 1970s vibe, this is a great pick. Fish Finelli is the kind of underdog character kids root for his beat-up boat with the broken motor takes on his rival's brand-new speed demon, and watching him brainstorm his way through this disaster makes for some genuinely funny moments. The Captain Kidd Classic boat race gives the story a concrete goal that keeps the pages turning, and there's just enough tension (will he crash? will he lose big?) to make it exciting without being scary. It's perfect for kids who enjoy the Diary of a Wimpy Kid vibe of silly problems solved in creative ways, and reluctant readers often gravitate toward the short chapters and fast pacing. Parents can feel good about it too it's wholesome, friendship-focused, and throws in a little bit of nautical know-how without ever feeling like a lesson. If your reader devoured the first Fish Finelli book or loves stories like Framed by James Ponti, they'll likely devour this one too.