(3) 4-6 Qwikpick Papers series. The Qwikpick Adventure Society--Lyle, Marilla, and Dave--embarks on a quest to topple the corpse of a Revolutionary War colonel who was reportedly buried standing up so that he could continue to oversee his slaves. Balancing the atrocities of slavery with preteen repartee is difficult, but Angleberger strikes an impressive balance in this fast-moving, entertaining story told through reports, notes, cartoons, and photographs.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(3) 4-6 Qwikpick Papers series. Tensions are rising in the Qwikpick Adventure Society as they set out to see if a local research facility really contains a rat with a human face. It doesn't help that Dave and Lyle are both vying for Marilla's affection. This second installment is deftly paced, with a solid mix of humor and action; photos, doodles, and journal entries keep the format interesting.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 4-6 Qwikpick 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.

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