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When a silly prank lands Squizzard in deep trouble, he comes down with a case of the barnacle blues. Book #2
Quick Summary
Squizzard the fish is the kind of class clown who can turn a simple school project into a riot of bubbles and giggles, and when his latest prank lands him in hot water, readers watch him scramble to fix things while dealing with a case of the barnacle blues. The story is short enough for newly independent readers, but it's packed with goofy moments that keep even the most reluctant reader turning pages, and the colorful underwater setting makes every mishap feel like a splashy adventure. Parents will appreciate the gentle lesson about thinking before you act, while kids will love the absurdity of a fish who gets a "blues" when he's in trouble a touch that feels both funny and a little bit heart-warming. If your child enjoys stories like *The Bad Guys* or *Dog Man* where mischief leads to goofy chaos, they'll get a kick out of this fin-tastic romp.