Ages 8 to 12
From actor, producer, and comedian Kel Mitchell of Nickelodeon's All That and the film Good Burger, this laugh-aloud novel for kids follows Chase as he masterminds a series of epic pranks only to discover that they've all become real on April 2nd. When his tricks become reality in hilarious and disastrous ways, Chase must come clean. How will he set the world right again, catch the eye of his crush Zoe, and keep her from getting flattened by the refrigerator running all over town?This comedy-fantasy adventure is full of wackiness, mayhem, and laugh-out loud momentsteaches the value of taking responsibility for your actions and telling the truthblends realistic fiction with fantasyfeatures comic-style illustrations in every chaptercelebrates the value of friendship, family, and good teachers in your lifefeatures a diverse cast of charactersIntended for kids and tweens 8 to 12 years old, this book is perfect forindependent young readers, boys and girlsfans of illustrated chapter book series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Terrible Two, Middle School, and Locker 37fans of the popular Nickelodeon show All ThatThis novel will keep middle graders entertained with its fast pace, fantastical chaos, and hilarious tricks. If you've ever dreamed of pranking the world with toilet clowns and spider drones, this book is for you.
About the Author
Kel Mitchell is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, and youth pastor hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Currently Mitchell is executive producing and appearing in the new iteration of the beloved Nickelodeon series All That, bringing him full circle to the original award-winning show that was his big break. All That was Nickelodeon's longest-running live-action series, with 171 episodes across ten seasons from 1994 to 2005. The franchise paved the way for a number of successful spin-offs, including Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, The Nick Cannon Show, and the feature-length film Good Burger, all of which cemented Mitchell's impact on pop culture. Additionally, Mitchell hosts the heartwarming TV series Tails of Valor, which looks at true stories of service animals working to change people's lives, and the educational program Best Friends Furever, which reveals the true stories of dogs who are best pals not only with humans but with a variety of different animal species. Both shows air on CBS Saturday mornings. He also recently starred as Double G, an impulsive and unpredictable billionaire rapper, on Game Shakers and served as a co-host on MTV's Deliciousness, a spinoff of Ridiculousness that showcases various funny food-themed videos from the Internet. As a youth pastor, Mitchell speaks to youth on a weekly basis across the country, encouraging them to love God and follow their dreams. Mitchell is also the spokesperson for The National College Resources Foundation, which provides scholarships for students to attend HBCU's throughout the year.Santy Gutierrez is a Spanish cartoonist and illustrator. He has a fresh, funny, and evocative cartoon style. Santy has received several awards, including the Best Spanish Young Editorial Cartoonist and Best Galician Caricaturist. He founded Studio 19, where he's currently working, and has been chairman of the Galician Professional Illustrators Association and the Spanish Federation of Illustrators Association. After 30 years of experience he aims to keep on working for at least another 30 more.
