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Description
Super athletes Josh and Con go for Olympic gold in Con's back garden. Brick tossing is pretty easy, but the most challenging event of all is ... burping! Even the garden gnome gets in on the act.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, silly read that doesn't take itself seriously at all, this is the ticket. Two neighborhood kids decide to host their own backyard Olympics with events like brick tossing and the most epic burping competition you'll ever see, and even the garden gnome gets competitive. It's got that absurdist humor that kids in 4th through 8th grade tend to love, especially reluctant readers who want something fun without a big time commitment only about 2000 words, so it's perfect for kids who say they "hate reading." There's nothing scary or intense here; it's just pure goofy fun from start to finish, and the fact that the stakes are so ridiculous (burping for gold!) makes it genuinely funny rather than preachy. If your kid enjoyed books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" or other comedy-focused series, they'll probably laugh their way through this one. Parents can rest easy knowing there's nothing problematic just clean silliness that might actually get their kid excited about picking up a book.