Bill Doyle (1) (1968–)

Henry and Keats, cousins and aspiring stuntmen, are in desperate need of new bicycles, after their former ones were lost in an unfortunate attempt at a stunt. Keats, the imaginative brain of this operation , decides to answer an ad requesting some help cleaning up around the house and they're off to meet Mr. Cigam of 1313 Houdini Way. The cleaning is not quite what they expected, and includes a shark-headed Zombie, gigantic book worms, and a house that seals openings after the boys pass show more through the. Will Henry and Keats survive this situation and get the money they need for bikes, or are they in or over their heads?
This transitional chapter book, appropriate for grades 2-4, is a bit too long, but it makes up for it with imaginative situations and great action scenes. The illustrations, done in a greyscale palette, are a mixture of comic book drawing and realism that helps the reader understand the terrifying monsters. An enjoyable read for anyone interested in action and adventure. show less

It’s the return of the “choose your own adventure” books! You remember those, right? This time around, the folks behind The Worst- Case Scenario series REALLY bring the adventure to life. It’s a combination of the probable real-life adventure they chose and the way in which the outcomes were created.

Did you know it takes about TWO MONTHS to actually summit? No lie. The number of times you have to climb to Camp I and then back down etc....no wonder it's called the adventure of a show more lifetime. When creating this book and the very real outcomes, the authors consulted a real live mountaineer, Mr. David Morton, thus adding that extra depth and insight found throughout the text. You’ll feel like you’re right there with your fellow teammates every shallow breath of the way. Let’s not forget about the illustrations throughout the book lending you a visual guide to your literary adventure to the top of the world. In striking black and white, the illustrator brings to life the vivid events and images being described in the text.

Things to note.... first, the special Expedition File included at book’s end. It's meant to PREPARE you for the journey with information and hints you'll need along the way. Second, there are MORE books already scheduled in the series, so if you enjoy this adventure (as I did) there will be more to come.

Recommended read for all ages. It’s an adventure in the making and a learning experience all in one. What’s not to love about that? Happy reading.... ^_^ show less

It’s really hard to read a choose your own adventure, style book when there are no choices to be made or when the pages say turned UTK. I am assuming TK means to come or later because there are no pages called TK. in all honesty, this story has it interesting parts but it’s more absurdist than interesting. Some kids belong to something called the climate club but live in a futuristic world where there are bicycles in homes and helicopters in cars and planes and everything is disposable. show more Where people are racing to leave the earth into space because the earth isn’t worth it. I love choose-your-own-adventure style books, however, this one was not worth the time it. It borders on the line of camp, but not a style of campo you want to keep reading. show less

This is a pretty basic childrens horror with outlandish monsters, gross bits, and a more realistic conclusion.