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Description
Josh has forgotten the chocolate his class needs to make a chocolate cake, and he must rely on his magic backpack to pick up the missing ingredient.
Quick Summary
For early readers who love a little magic mixed into their everyday adventures, this quick read delivers. The story follows Josh, who shows up to class empty-handed when his class is making a chocolate cake and of course, he's forgotten the most important ingredient. When his magic backpack starts pulling out the most ridiculous, impossible items, the story becomes genuinely funny and full of surprises. Young readers who enjoy humor and a touch of the fantastical will find plenty to love here, and at just 900 words, it's perfect for kids who might otherwise be intimidated by longer chapter books. Parents will appreciate that there's nothing scary or concerning just playful, low-stakes fun with a likeable kid protagonist who learns to own up to his mistake. If your young reader enjoys this, they'd probably also get a kick out of the "Mercy Watson" series, which has that same blend of silly situations and accessible reading for the K-3 crowd.