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Doohickey gets a job as the professor's assistant. When the professor goes out, Doohickey decides to put his newest invention to good use. What could possibly go wrong? Oxford Reading Tree Stage 12. TreeTops.
Quick Summary
Doohickey is the kind of character kids immediately root for a small inventor with big ideas who finally gets his chance to prove himself when the professor hires him as an assistant. The fun starts when Doohickey decides to test out his newest invention while the professor is away, and let's just say things do not go according to plan in the most spectacularly funny way possible. It's got that perfect balance of silly and exciting that keeps kids turning pages, with just enough tension to make the resolution feel satisfying. This would be a great fit for kids who love humor and light adventure, especially those who enjoyed "The Magic Finger" by Roald Dahl or other stories about kids or characters whose experiments have unexpected consequences. The book works well for kids around grades 4-6 who are building their reading confidence, and parents can feel good knowing it's wholesome with no concerning content just good old-fashioned fun and a reminder that thinking before acting is probably a good idea. At around 2,600 words, it's short enough for reluctant readers to finish in a sitting or two, but the punchy plot and likeable main character make it feel substantial.