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Description
After a brief power nap leaves Louis's parents convinced he's too tired to appear on the hottest vlog in town, they ban him from the channel. Determined to get back on the screen, Louis hatches a series of misguided plans to convince them to change their minds. The story mixes everyday family tension with kid-friendly humor as Louis learns what it really takes to get his parents on his side. This is the fifth book in Pete Johnson's ongoing series about outwitting adults.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves comedy and chaos, Louis is the kind of protagonist they'll immediately bond with he's got big plans (appearing on an amazing vlog) that get completely derailed when his parents catch him sneaking in a quick nap, and then things spiral hilariously out of control as he tries to convince them to change their minds. The humor hits that sweet spot for middle graders where it's genuinely funny without being mean-spirited, and there's actually a sweet undercurrent about family dynamics and learning to communicate that sneaks in without feeling preachy. Kids who enjoy books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" or "Timmy Failure" will likely devour this, especially reluctant readers who want something fast-paced and laugh-out-loud funny. One heads-up for parents: the "fooling your parents" premise is played for comedy and mischief rather than anything genuinely subversive, so it's a pretty safe bet for most kids this one works great as a read-aloud where you'll probably find yourself laughing at Louis's increasingly ridiculous schemes too.