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Bigfoot Backpacking Bonaza (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Wiley & Grampa's Creature Features (Pb))

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My son (2nd grader) didn't have much of an interest in reading - so, we had to find a compelling, funny read - and this was it! He loves this series so much and feels such accomplishment upon completion! He cannot wait for the next one to come out! These books are right up a boys' alley!

Silly? Sure. A little gross? Absolutely. Cheerful? In spades. It's not cheap humor or all toilet humor, but it's not the most sophisticated word play either. There's always a crazy threat, (Bigfoot, aliens, animated eggnog), a crisis, and an insane plan to save the world. Wiley and Grampa, who are clearly fond of each other, team up to save the day. Sometimes the cat helps, or Wiley's friend, or Gramma.
The point is that there is a plot, there actually is some creative wordplay, there are funny throwaway jokes in the illustrations, there is cheerful loopiness, and there is a happy ending with a moral. Gosh, that sounds like Shakespeare, (except for the illustrations part.)
And, unlike some of the books out there, there is no veiled contempt for the characters or the gullible, unwashed readers. It's not condescending or edgy; it's just silly fun. I don't think I'd build my library around these, but there's certainly room on the shelf for a couple.

My son, who is six years old, loves the Wiley & Grampa series by Kirk Scroggs. The stories are funny and the characters are great to read. I definitely recommend these books and have ordered more of them for my kid's birthday.

My 2nd grader loves these books. He's a bit of a reluctant reader, but these really hold his attention.

I love the Wiley & Grampa series by Kirk Scroggs. BigFoot Backpacking Bonanza is great for the Christmas season. It's 5th in the series. So, be sure to check out the rest. These books are a lot of fun for boys who might be picky about what they read. If your child loves the Captain Underpants books, then turn him on to these.

Author of "Hobo Finds A Home" editor "Of A Predatory Heart"