humorous fiction

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humorous fiction

Moira's birthday

Moira invites too many kids to her birthday party with humorous consequences.
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Even aliens need snacks

"Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, a young chef finds a new clientele, aliens"--Provided by publisher.
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The Toilet Paper Tigers

When his Little League team gets a coach who knows nothing about baseball, seventh grader Corey is dismayed to see the team taken over by the coach's pushy twelve-year-old granddaughter.
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The frog princess

After reluctantly kissing a frog, an awkward, fourteen-year-old princess suddenly finds herself a frog, too, and sets off with the prince to seek the means--and the self-confidence--to become human again.

Cinder Edna

Cinderella and Cinder Edna, who live next door to each other, each with a cruel stepmother and stepsisters, have different approaches to life.

The Willoughbys

A tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, in which the four Willoughby children set out to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny. Presented in Chinese.

Ugly guide to being alive and staying that way

Characters from the Uglyverse provide advice on life, discussing grades, love, food, getting married, buying a house, and other related topics.

The heroic life of Al Capsella

Fourteen-year-old Al Capsella, desperately trying to be normal and blend in with the rest of the crowd, is constantly embarrassed by his highly unconventional parents.

The hungry thing

A hungry thing comes to town and wants shmancakes, tickles, hookies, and gollipops. A wise little boy catches on to the monster's nonsense words.

Judy Moody declares independence

After learning about the American Revolution on a family trip to Boston, Judy Moody makes her own Declaration of Independence and tries to prove that she is responsible enough to have more freedoms, such as a larger allowance and her own bathroom.

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