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Description
This book is a collection of short stories about hunting, fishing and camping by outdoor humorist Patrick F. McManus.
Quick Summary
McManus transforms every fishing trip, hunting expedition, and camping disaster into a laugh-out-loud story where nothing goes right but everything feels impossibly funny, kind of like watching the world's worst wilderness guide stumble through the woods and somehow make you love every clumsy moment. Kids will devour the short-story format because each tale delivers a complete, punchy adventure in just a few pages, perfect for readers who want quick reads with maximum humor and zero boring stretches. If your kid loves the goofy survival mishaps in Gordon Korman's "The Last Half of Forever" or the illustrated comedy of Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" series, they'll absolutely lose it over these outdoor comedy gems. This hits the sweet spot for kids in grades 5 through 7 or ages 10 to 13 who think wilderness guides should come with warning labels.