By: Mark Teague
Published: Scholastic Press; 1996
Reading Level: ~10 yrs
Number of Pages: 30
Genre: Adventure/Fantasy
Summary: Wendell and Floyd are always late for school and their teacher never believe their stories of aliens, pirates and frogs. The boys plan on leaving for school earlier than ever before. Wendell tells Floyd he knows a "secret shortcut" so that they won't be late for school. Floyd goes along with it and they start their journey. After a while they come to this jungle. they see all the different animals and at one point try to swing from vine to vine like the monkeys are doing. It seems to be working until they run out of vines and fall into a giant mud puddle. While sitting in the mud, they hear a faint ring of a bell. they are almost to school! they start running and running and make it there just as the tardy bell rings. their teacher is impressed and wants to ask why they are so muddy, but decides against it. But even then they never found a good shortcut.
Problems: The main characters are truant, they could be lying to their teacher, and there is no parent involvement.
Reaction: It was a very enjoyable, fun read. I'm not quite sure if they were pretending or if it is true. I loved it!
Recommendations: I would recommend this book to boys. Boys would definitely enjoy it more than girls. Or maybe even to illustrate the importance of being on time to school.
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