What an absolute blast to read this fun, smart, unexpected book! A real refresher after some long/serious stuff. It is easy to see why kids are flocking to this title, by popular author Mac Barnett and up-and-comer Jory John (author of "All My Friends are Dead" books). The tale of a prankster who is out-pranked by a mysterious visionary when he transfers schools, the kids here take on Peanuts-like personas with very adult reflections on the world around them. It works. The humor functions on all levels, from laugh-out-loud to more subtle snickering. The drawings add to the Charlie Brown-esque feeling of our protagonist, Miles Murphy. The cows were a constant giggle. A definite winner. Read, smile, enjoy.
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