Made You Look
Grade 4-6-Sixth-grader Jason Percy and his friend Freddy love the TV game show Masquerade Mania: its hosts throw pies and make contestants jump into vats of Jell-O. When Jason's parents decide to drive from their Texas home to Los Angeles for summer vacation, they invite Freddy to go with them. With his friend as his coach, Jason hopes to get on the show and win fabulous prizes. Unfortunately, the trip west involves madcap disasters thanks to the pop-up Camp'otel that attaches to the roof of their SUV, making them the laughingstock of every campground they enter. This fast-paced first novel will be a big hit, especially with reluctant readers. The dialogue-packed story features over-the-top elements that may be too much for some readers, but they fit perfectly in this funny book.Genevieve Gallagher, Orange County Public Library, VACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.