Publisher's Synopsis
There are three separate stories in this book. Each of the stories contains adventure, humor, and a little bit of magic. This book includes vocabulary definitions and 21 crossword puzzles for learning fun. Open-ended questions are included for comprehension, reflection, and discussion.
Story I "The Wagamama Restaurant" is set in contemporary times. A child has made a wish on a shooting star. Will his wish come true? He and his mother go on a very surprising and magical bus ride to a very unique restaurant. What makes the waiter so interesting? You will not believe who is working in the kitchen! Humor and absurdity are definitely on the menu today! By the way, where do bullies, litterbugs, and profanity using children end up going to? What about rude and mean kids?
Story II "Otis Meal's Extraordinary Adventure" is set in the Wild West. Otis and his friends are being bullied. How does it feel to get bullied? This story also involves an ornery gang of bank robbers. How can Otis and friends deal with the bullies and the desperadoes?
Story III "The Wendy and Wanda Chronicles" contains five chapters and is set in the time when magical beings roamed the earth more freely and openly.
Chapter 1 "Funnian" Wicked Wendy and her twin sister Wanda, the inventors of the wand broom, have casted a very gloomy spell on a kingdom. Can anyone break the spell? Who is Funnian? Why is his name so unique and special?
Chapter 2 "Rollin' Roland" The wimpy kid Roland is being bullied by the witches Wendy and Wanda. The goodhearted Mischievous Boys decide to help win an annual sporting event. Can they help Roland build up his self-esteem and confidence? The absent-minded inventor Mr. Watley also joins in this hilarity. Caution: This story may include the use of PEMS, Performance Enhancing Magical Spells. Can Roland win?
Chapter 3 "Wilbert's Wand" The sinister warlock Wilbert and his evil wife Winona are Wendy and Wanda's parents. What is so special about Wilbert's wand? Roland senses a little bit of goodness in the hearts of Wanda and Wendy. He feels like they might change someday. Will they really give up their evil ways?
Chapter 4 "Eugene and the Magic Twig" Wendy and Wanda are up to more magical mayhem again. Another gloomy spell has been casted upon a town on another continent. How do they use scary sharp-toothed Mushroom Men and ghosts in their nefarious plans? Can magic trees really talk? Will Eugene be courageous enough to save the town?
Chapter 5 "The Big Fight" Wendy and Wanda have a big fight. What is the outcome of their big fight? Who is stronger?