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Andy and Terry have added thirteen new levels and built their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything they – and you – could wish for. There's also a hall of funhouse mirrors, and their opposites are trying to get out. Book #13
Quick Summary
Kids who love wild, over-the-top inventions will zip through this story in a single sitting. Andy and Terry have added thirteen new levels to their already insane treehouse, and the new hall of funhouse mirrors is where things get delightfully chaotic mirrors that show opposite versions of the characters, monkeys causing mischief, and a cascade of slapstick disasters that feel like a cartoon on paper. The humor is goofy and self-aware, with plenty of jokes about the absurdity of a treehouse that has a bowling alley, a library, or a ninja school, making it perfect for readers who like a quick laugh. Though there are a few moments that might make younger kids gasp like the mirrors glitching or a sudden monkey stampede they're all in good fun, and the story never gets too scary. It's an especially great pick for reluctant readers who want a fast, funny, picture-rich chapter book, and fans of the earlier books will notice the same chaotic energy that makes the series so addictive. If you enjoy the mix of silliness, short chapters, and visual jokes found in books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you'll feel right at home here.