Blobby-Gobs! Just Add Water cover

Blobby-Gobs! Just Add Water

Author: Gilholm, W.S.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 2975
Points per Word 0.000168
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Bradley loves to do magic tricks, but they never seem to work. Even when he sends away for the foolproof Blobby-Gobs, his classmates just laugh, until something strange begins to happen.

Quick Summary

If you've got a kid who loves magic tricks that fizzle as often as they spark, Bradley's misadventures in "Blobby-Gobs! Just Add Water" will feel like a friendly slap on the back. He sends off for a set of foolproof Blobby-Gobs, expecting the ultimate trick, but when the water-activated blobs start acting strange, the classroom goes from laughter to a full-on freak-out, and Bradley has to figure out whether his own wishes are behind the chaos. The story blends goofy humor with a tiny hint of spooky mystery, so there's just enough tension to keep turning pages without ever getting too scary for younger readers. At under 3,000 words, it's a fast read that works perfectly for reluctant readers or anyone who wants a light, self-contained adventure before bedtime. Think of it as the mischievous cousin of Roald Dahl's "The Magic Finger" same goofy premise, but with a modern twist that feels right for today's middle-grade crowd.