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Elrod McBugle On The Loose

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This story is written by (and about) Elrod McBugle and his weird adventures at Greenwater Junior High. It may be the first of a series. I can only hope so since I enjoyed it sooooo much!

It all begins on Elrod's first day at Greenwater Junior High. His best friend is nick-named Scoopy. The two are simply trying to live through the school year. NOT an easy task for Elrod. Elrod manages to doodle fine artwork (that the principal confiscates for himself), make and sell a super delicious new type of gum (that has just a side effect or two), make friends with the school bullies (surely all those students will heal without too many permanent scars), win the talent show (and forever be remembered for it), catch a killer, and more! (Though I still do not know how the gym floor got to be so blinding a color, but perhaps that mystery will be solved in a sequel.)

For now, know that this is a wonderful and hilarious book for all ages! So go purchase a whole bunch of Slurpy Gulp, put up your feet, and enjoy the latest novel by Jeff Strand (who I still believe to be just a little bit strange!)

Junior high student Elrod McBugle doesn't intend to get into to trouble, it just sort of happens. Between eyeballs in beverage containers, pink bubble gum created in science lab, and ax murders, Elrod creates a memorable school year too good to miss!

Jeff Strand's classically irreverent voice once again strikes IN ELROD MCBUGLE ON THE LOOSE. If you love Dennis the Menace, or if you've enjoyed any of his other novels such as GRAVEYARD ROBBERS WANTED, then don't miss one! Strand's teen voice will launch hysterical laughter even in those who ordinarily refuse to give in to giggles. Even if junior high is only a memory, readers of any age will find Elrod's shenanigans amusing. ELROD MCBUGLE ON THE LOOSE is very highly recommended!

Very funny. Even an old alcoholic who generally reads ten or twelve violent books a week smiled throughout the entire length of this tale. Well done, Sir!

I just finished reading Elrod McBugle on the Loose with my 8 year old daughter. She loved it, which thrills me beyond belief, because I love Jeff Strand's writing. He's hilarious. The quizzes at the ends of the chapters were a great way for me to make sure my daughter was paying attention and not zoning out. We finished the book last night amid laughter at such a funny, great story and groans that the book was over. I hope Strand brings these characters back for another book.