A Boy Scout's Handbook of Madcap Tales, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

~ Oliver Smellingham Nuttbucket III (Author), Robert Glover (Illustrator) "Once there was a Scout named Quinn..." (more)
Key Phrases: madcap tales, Knight of Cam-Pukes-A-Lot

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a quality book, well-made, not too long...no staples, welcomed when you're camping a long way from the restroom." -- Red Green, The New Red Green Show

"...a reminder that...a Scout should have fun and a sense of humor. Baden-Powell would have approved." -- Peter Applebome, Author of Scout's Honor

Product Description

Are you a Troop Committee Member looking for a thank-you gift for the Scoutmaster? Are you a Scout Leader looking for a book that's a tribute to the funny side of Scouting? Maybe you're a Scout that's a candidate for the coveted "Burnt Wiener Cooking Award". Have you ever been, known, or seen a Boy Scout? If you answered "Yes", saluted, or weren't listening because you're in the middle of fixing a cobbler, you've just gotta have "A Boy Scout's Handbook of Madcap Tales, Volume 1".

Follow a lost Scout searching for his troop and a bowl of cobbler through 11 madcap tales, crazy full-color illustrations, exclusive tips from Sir Nuttbucket (bet you've never heard of the Hienrick Maneuver!), and fake "Boys' Life" classified ads.

Tale titles are: The Scout Who Bought a Snipe; I Pledge Allegiance to Everything I've Ever Heard; Road Kill, Hold the Cheese; My Brother Burrnie; The Pampered Scout; The Troop Bus That Couldn't and Didn't Want To; The Granny Knot; A Scout is Also Resourceful; The Tenderfoot Who Hiked Up a Hill and Slid Down a Bad Cobbler; The Scout Who Always Got Car Sick; and Highway Adventure.

Plus there's: The Handbook Part, Extra Bonus Filler, Madcap Scouts' Classified Ads, and a Trading Post order form featuring collectable patches and postcards that go along with the book. "Burnt Wiener Cooking Award" candidates--are you paying attention!?

The author, Sir Nuttbucket (who bears a great deal of resemblance to the illustrator), has vast Scouting experience including: Webelos, Pinewood Derby winner, Senior Patrol Leader, youth escort to Green Bar Bill, yellow snow maker, Council SPL for Peterloon (a big deal in Dan Beard Council), 3 years Summer Camp staff, 2 National Jamborees, 2 Philmont Treks, Seven 50-Milers (backpacking), Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor, Scout Master, OA ceremony team, Vigil Chief, and being rescued by helicopter in the wilderness of Wyoming---oops. He understands that in the process of guiding boys to become responsible young men, madcap stuff just happens---and it's best to have a sense of humor about it.

This zany book is a tribute to the funny side of Scouting and a perfect gift for Scouts and Scouters alike.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lost Scout Press (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974131008
• ISBN-13: 978-0974131009
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,204,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Madcap of Tales, May 31, 2005

By	Scouterjp "Jim" (Wichita, Ks) - See all my reviews

I recently read this book and got a great chuckle at these short funny stories. I read the stories to my scouts and they really enjoyed it. A must read to younger Boy Scouts, especially at a campfire or troop opening.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my kind of book, August 31, 2005

A Kid's Review

I met the author at Philmont Scout Ranch. He gave me a copy of the book and he gave copies to the staff at Dan Beard Camp. I think it's great. I like how there are lots of little details and it's is a crazy book pretending to be serious. If you like fun design, fart humor, scout stuff, and parody, then this is your kind of book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Falling Out of Our Chairs, November 3, 2004

By	Thomas A. Montgomery (Fairfield, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As we closed our last Troop Adult Committee Meeting, I asked the Chair to end our normally serious planning and discussions with something of a lighter nature.

I began to read the "Honor-Oath" article (page 16) and could not keep a straight face. Handed the book over to another ASM who also lost it. After several more attempts at dignified civility, we read the entire story. All of us laughing at this very real portrayal (as we have new Scouts crossing over).

We stayed a while and fondly recalled one of our Scout's mis-adventures regarding becoming car sick in the Smokies and our unit's fondness for cobbler. All the veteran adult Scouters have been there. Nuttbucket has a gift.

We ordered 10 more copes for our Eagles and adult leaders; OFP pins for the SM, ASMs and former SMs.