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Description
Full of surreal humor and lively mishaps, this middle-grade adventure is the third Clumsies book and follows Howard, a regular kid who works for a tough boss, and the bumbling Clumsies who think they can keep him out of trouble. Their well-meaning attempts to rescue Howard from his boss's wrath only lead to increasingly wild messes that spiral out of control. As the chaos mounts, Howard must figure out how to manage both his job and the Clumsies' antics. The story combines slapstick comedy with a lesson about teamwork and responsibility.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, laugh-out-loud read for a kid who loves silly stories, this one's for them. The Clumsies are a duo of well-meaning but adorably disaster-prone creatures who genuinely want to help their friend Howard keep things together at work his boss sounds absolutely miserable to deal with but every time they step in, things somehow get worse in the most spectacular ways. It's the kind of book where kids will recognize that feeling of trying your best and it backfiring hilariously, which makes it really relatable even though the Clumsies themselves are pretty out-there. At under 10,000 words, it's short enough for reluctant readers or a quick chapter read-aloud, but packed with enough chaos and humor that kids will actually ask for more. Parents can rest easy knowing it's lighthearted fun with no heavy themes just silly friendships, creative messes, and the satisfaction of watching things spin happily out of control. Fans of books like "The Bad Guys" or Diary of a Wimpy Kid will probably gravitate toward this one, especially if they like their humor on the absurd side.