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Owen's parents are safety freaks who are afraid of everything. But Owen is sick of being frightened and decides that he and his friends should face their fears and become tornado chasers.
Quick Summary
Owen's parents are total safety paranoids helmets on the playground, emergency whistles everywhere and he's completely over it. So he rounds up his friends and decides the only way to conquer his fear of everything is to become tornado chasers, which naturally leads to hilarious and terrifying misadventures as they try to "study" storms without actually getting caught in one. It's got that perfect mix of gross-out humor and real heart that middle graders love, plus a sweet message about facing fears without making things feel preachy. Kids who enjoyed "The Fantastic Flying Journey" or books by R.L. Stine will probably devour this, especially if they're into the idea of brave kids getting into sticky situations. There's some genuinely scary storm stuff, so it might be intense for sensitive younger readers, but it's balanced with lots of laughs and a reassuring ending. If your kid likes learning about wild weather while laughing, this is a fun pick at a solid middle-grade reading level.