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Book reviews for ages 8 & 17, humor

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  • Review
    The 13-Story Treehouse

    Madcap mayhem perfect for Big Nate fans.
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    By Andy Griffiths
    (Book, 2013)
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    Big Nate Flips Out

    Nate cleans up his act to save a friendship in funny read.
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    8
     
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    By Lincoln Peirce
    (Book, 2013)
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    Mr. and Mrs. Bunny -- Detectives Extraordinaire!

    Wacky, charming tale of girl and bunnies to the rescue.
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    By Polly Horvath
    (Book, 2012)
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    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

    Sixth book in series lacks some punch but stays funny.
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    By Jeff Kinney
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Rotten Adventures of Zachary Ruthless

    Silly series starter about wannabe villain.
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    8
     
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    By Allan Woodrow
    (Book, 2011)
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    Horton Halfpott

    Fun, oddball farce reminiscent of Lemony Snicket.
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    8
     
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    By Tom Angleberger
    (Book, 2011)
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    Kit Feeny Series

    Fun and lovable Kit Feeny shows readers how to handle tough situations with your head held high.
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    By Michael Townsend
    (Book, 2010)
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    The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook

    The heroes of this comic never resort to violence -- they use their brains and clever inventions to save the day.
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    By Eleanor Davis
    (Book, 2010)
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    Flanimals
    Whimsical, browser-friendly guide to fake creatures.
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    8
     
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    By Ricky Gervais
    (Book, 2010)
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    Lunch Lady Series

    Wacky graphic novel series serves justice with sloppy joes.
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    8
     
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    By Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    (Book, 2010)
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    Melonhead
    Playful story full of fun, inventions, trouble, and friends.
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    8
     
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    By Katy Kelly
    (Book, 2009)
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    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
    More funny antics mixed with bad and clueless behavior.
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    By Jeff Kinney
    (Book, 2009)
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    Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger

    Great fun, and not nearly as crude as the title.
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    8
     
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    By Kevin Bolger
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Willoughbys
    Dark humor may not be to everyone's taste.
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    8
     
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    By Lois Lowry
    (Book, 2008)
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    Attack of the Growling Eyeballs: Who Shrunk Daniel Funk? Book 1
    Boy humor should appeal to reluctant readers.
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    By Lin Oliver
    (Book, 2008)
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    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
    Big dose of sibling rivalry in very funny sequel.
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    8
     
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    By Jeff Kinney
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Discovery of Dragons
    Gorgeous art and scaled-up humor for tweens up.
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    8
     
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    By Graeme Base
    (Book, 2007)
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    Nicholas
    French classic about misbehaving schoolboys.
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    8
     
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    By Rene Goscinny
    (Book, 2005)