First sentence: We find the Yeti Expeditionary Force exploring the remotest peaks of the Hillymayas. You man Himalyas. Yeah, that's what I said--Himalayas.

Premise/plot: This book blends two formats--chapter book and graphic novel. When Link and Hud (our two protagonists) are in the midst of an imaginative (imaginary) action-packed adventure, the book's format is in comic-strip panels (with speech bubbles). "Real life" is portrayed by [normal] prose. Link and Hud are brothers with BIG imaginations. They seem to stay in trouble most of the time. They are a handful for their [busy] parents. And an even bigger handful for any babysitters or caregivers. Ms. Joyce is an elderly neighbor/friend. She means business. But is that a good thing or a bad thing for their family's business???? Would the boys be heroes if they got her fired???? Or villains????

My thoughts: This is a lively, fast-paced read. It features an "us" vs. "them" story arc. With the "them" being the babysitter, Ms. Joyce. Plenty of humor. (Lots of talk of underwear. One slightly-slightly inappropriate scene at a party. (You'll know it when you come across it.) Let's just say that things don't go well, when one of the boys sneaks across the house to get a box of cereal....

I do think it has kid appeal--my best guess. It is a quick, silly read. ( )