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Description
In an offbeat world just a blink away from everyday reality, this book looks at a bed so comfy it won't let you out, a U.F.O. chocolate bar and much more.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a book that makes reading feel like an adventure into the absurd, this is it. Lesley Howarth builds a world just slightly off-kilter from reality there's a bed that's basically a black hole of comfort you can't escape and chocolate bars delivered by actual UFOs, which tells you right away this isn't your typical story. Kids who love Roald Dahl's wackier side or authors like Mac Barnett will probably devour this one, especially if they enjoy stories that don't take themselves too seriously. The humor walks a great line between silly and genuinely clever, and there's just enough spooky-mysterious atmosphere to keep things interesting without crossing into scary territory. At its heart, it's about ordinary kids dealing with completely ridiculous situations, which makes it especially appealing to reluctant readers who need something that doesn't feel like "homework reading." Parents will appreciate that it celebrates imagination and clever problem-solving without any questionable content. If your kid loved Sideways Stories from Wayside School or anything by Daniel Pinkwater, this feels right up their alley.