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135 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet |
May, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-0425-3$12.95 New ed. (2007, Dial)
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4-6Qwikpick Papers series.
Lyle, Marilla, and Dave usually hang out at the Qwikpick convenience store where Lyle's parents work. But the imminent shutdown of a local wastewater "sludge fountain" inspires them to seek out the oddity before it's gone. The book's gross-out factor doesn't dominate the story, and the dialogue is snappy. A mix of photos, cartoons, and sketches adds variety. Previously published as The Qwikpick Adventure Society by Sam Riddleburger.