My Life as a Smashed Burrito with Extra Hot Sauce by Bill Myers

Twelve-year-old Wally McDoogle dreams about a lot of things. Being a writer, being a superhero, writing about a superhero. He has never dreamed of going to camp, but his father signs him up, insisting it will make him a real man. Incidentally, being a real man is another thing Wally’s never dreamed about…

 

Yet Wally gets dropped off at the bus, but before he even makes it to Camp Wahkah Wahkah (or Camp Whacko as Wally calls it) he finds himself pressed against the roof of the bus by Gary the Gorilla with peanut butter and jelly dripping from his nose. Yes, it’s true. Wally is a dork-oid, which really isn’t so bad as long as you aren’t the target of Gary the Gorilla and his Goons. Unfortunately, Wally is.

 

What a funny story. Wally has a great sense of humor and I found myself laughing out loud. Here and there we are also entertained with the book Wally is writing about Mutant Man McDoogle, a superhero who is in a battle with a suspiciously familiar villain named Dr. Ghastly the Gorilla. I highly recommend this one for younger teens looking for adventure and a big smile.

 

Age Range: 8-12

Genre: Action & Adventure

Part of a Series: Book one in the Incredible World of Wally McDoogle series

Pages: 116

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Released: 1993