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Grade 7 Up–Though at first glance this handbook may seem like a tween/teen version of William Powell's The Anarchist Cookbook (Barricade, 1990), it's actually a lot more like Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden's innocuous The Dangerous Book for Boys (Collins, 2007). While the focus is on how to execute perfect pranks, and while there is definitely an illicit feel to the book design, there's also strong emphasis on mischief-makers' ethics as defined in a Prankster's Code, which is repeated throughout the book. Among its prescriptions: Always be careful; don't be a bully; do no lasting damage; and be funny. That last edict is a biggie. The book constantly emphasizes that, ultimately, pranks should be creative and harmless enough to be entertaining to parties on both sides of the equation–even if perpetrators have to return to the scene of their crimes to help clean up any lingering messes. While it's destined to be devilishly attractive to reluctant readers, most of the pranks outlined are actually of the dribble-glass and Whoopie cushion variety. But some, like any worthwhile high jinks, could go awry and land pranksters in hot water. If that happens, the manual also provides tips on how to get out of trouble gracefully. Some techniques, like the Ping-Pong ball smoke bomb, may give some professionals pause, no matter how many safety guidelines accompany them.–Jeffrey Hastings, Highlander Way Middle School, Howell, MI
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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (June 11, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 044844982X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0448449821
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Causing Trouble is Always Fun, June 19, 2009
I'm 24, but I'm really excited to bust out this book next time I'm playing with my 9 year old cousin. The gamut of material in this book is great. I think my cousin is going to be particularly excited about making smoke bombs and cooking up some of the recipes in the book.

I couldn't possibly write a review of this book without first comparing it to The Dangerous Book for Boys. It's in a similar fashion, but in my opinion, better executed. This book has a lot of material I would have LOVED to have when I was younger (actually... I'm still pretty excited about it now). I feel like The Dangerous Book for Boys only has about 30% of worthwhile content. Boys like to cause trouble. Simple as that, and this book helps to do so in a non-destructive way, which is ultimately the most important lesson.

From a publishing standpoint, this book is fantastic. The quality of the book overall is above and beyond just about any other book in its class. From the recipe inserts, to the illustrations on every page, to the size of the book overall, this book begs to be on any child's shelf or in their backpack for... "extra-curricular activities."

I don't have kids of my own, but I can immediately see the bonding that can be had from a book like this. I'm excited to get outside (now that the weather is nice again in New England) with my little cousin and start having fun. I play a fair share of video games, but he beats me hands down on hours logged, which I feel is just a shame when you're a young'un since there's so much trouble to cause in the world. Hopefully, he'll find that going out and causing some mischief is just way more fun than doing something similar in a video game. Plus, when it's time to go in at night, he can fill in all of his accomplishments on the accompanying website to the book.

If there's a young person in your life you're looking to bond with, or you're just immature (I'm both), then this is a must-buy.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Just Plain Fun!, June 16, 2009
SIR JOHN HARGRAVE'S MISCHIEF MAKING MANUAL is a fine example of clever writing for kids as well as great book design. Here's an example of the writing, from the introduction:

"Welcome, Young Prankster.
You have taken the first step in your training. Congratulations.
This is a big day in your life. You're about to learn everything from proper etiquette for Prank Phone Calls to usage of the classic Smoke Bomb. By studying the pages of M3, and memorizing its concepts, you'll be transformed from a novice prankster into a mighty overlord of mayhem. By the end of your training, you will be able to conjure forth a mighty mountain of suds, make frogs rain from the sky, and make people fart on command.

SIR JOHN HARGRAVE'S MISCHIEF MAKING MANUAL, or M3, is the ultimate handbook for pranks, practical jokes, stunts, tricks, and large-scale hoaxes."

This book is composed of 6 sections that will make kids beg their parents to buy it for them and adults want to buy it but not give it to their kids.

--The Basics--The Prankster's Code, How to Stay Out of Trouble, Looking Official

--Prank Moves--Classic Capers like The Apple-Pie Bed, Food Fun with a "Salt and Pepper Switcheroo, Bathroom Basics like Ketch-Up the Butt, and Sign Shenanigans

--Do-It-Yourself Gags--Startling Contraptions, Water Devices, Bodily Noises, Projectiles, Surprise Food,or Exploding Devices

--Experts Only--Pranks With Partners, Technology Tomfoolery, Publicizing Your Pranks, How To Hoax, Massive Mischief

--Trouble--Confession, Worst Likely Scenario, Crime and Punishment, The Five Levels of Trouble

--About M3--The Institute and Staff

I'm intrigued by the Erie Foaming Toilet Gag, in which the mischief maker converts a toilet into a giant volcano, using baking soda, vinegar, and an unsuspecting toilet flusher person. I wouldn't find it all that cool if my powder room toilet foamed volcanic, because my floor is carpeted, but I'd be okay if it were anyone else's toilet. I also liked the recipe for chocolate chip and tuna cookies. Yummy!

I said I like the writing. I also like the book design. It's sized perfectly for boys and girls to conceal and carry, weighty enough to feel important, and illustrated like crazy. There are even four color fold out illustrations. The cover's gold and brown colors are eye-catching and mature, and its embossed designs insist your inspect them closer.

I'd like to see parents and children reading SIR JOHN HARGRAVE'S MISCHIEF MAKING MANUAL together. Imagine the fun they'd have sneaking and snarking and making safe messes and--get this--learning about science.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled by its fancy schmancyness!, June 11, 2009
This book is, hands-down, one of the best-designed guides for mischievous males to romp rambunctiously through their childhood (at least until the pain of punishment exceeds the fun of stunt). The easy-to-digest, bowel-time-friendly research that Sir John has practiced and perfected, possibly at great expense to his own adulthood, will give fathers new pause to stick up for their kids at the principal's office or in court. After all, Attorneys General in 13 states have declared it illegal, even unread. Get some!
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