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Description
In this retelling of a Brothers Grimm tale, Frankie Flip Phone joins other discarded devices hoping to become famous musicians in the town of Bremen. Along their journey, they stop at a repair shop where they discover hackers attempting to shut down the Internet. The story features tossed-out devices as main characters on a musical adventure.
Quick Summary
This quirky retelling gives discarded gadgets personalities and dreams of rock stardom in a charmingly weird twist on the classic Bremen Town Musicians tale. Kids will giggle at the sassy smartphone, root for the underdog devices, and gasp at the sinister repair shop mystery hiding around every quirky musical number. If your kid loves the humor and heart of Captain Underpants or the weird character appeal of The Last Kids on Earth, they'll be totally hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 3-6 who want a quick, funny read with a mystery edge and a 2.9 reading level that feels achievable yet engaging.