Fake Mustache (edition 2012)

While I loved The Strange Case of Origami Yoda,this book falls to thrill me. I didn't enjoy the slapstick humor and I thought there was no depth to the characters. This book was recommended by a very reliable source, but it did not impress me. Its one redeeming quality is that it might appeal to reluctant boy readers. ( )

Fast-paced, entertaining silliness. ( )

When Lenny's best friend, Casper, buys a fake mustache with his gift money, suddenly the world is in danger. While wearing the mustache, Casper becomes an evil villain complete with bank robberies, fixed elections and a plan for world domination. Only Lenny seesm to be able to see through his mustache to the 12 year old underneath, but no one believes him - no one but Jodie O'Rodeo, who will hopefully help him save the day.

I did not enjoy this book - it was too whimsical and far fetched for my taste, even for a fun comic-y boy book. ( )

Lenny Flem Jr must work to stop his best friend Casper after he buys a fake mustache that causes him to plot the takeover of the world. Lenny has to disguise himself as a famous TV cowgirl, Jodie O'Rodeo, and a werewolf to avoid being captured by local groups of townspeople Casper has brainwashed. The real Jodie and Lenny eventually work together to stop the Mustache's takeover. A very funny book! Kids and adults will enjoy it. Short chapters and off the wall story will appeal to reluctant readers. ( )

Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend, Casper, and world domination as Casper uses a spectacularly convincing fake mustache and the ability to hypnotize to rob banks, amass a vast fortune, and run for president. ( )