The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco

If you liked Frindle, or one of Andrew Clements' other books, try this one. Phillip feels like he just doesn't fit in. He was ok at the juggling, but stunk at riding the unicycle. He doesn't think he'd be good at lion taming, and he's sick of cleaning up after elephants. Oh, did I mentioned that Phillip's family works for a circus? Phillip just wants to be a "regular" kid, not the son of a clown and the fat lady. He gets that chance when his parents allow him to go and stay with his aunt and uncle in Hardingtown, the unofficial dodgeball capital of the world. As Phillip is going to find out, he may be able to run away from the circus, but will he be able to survive Hardingtown? This is the author's first book, and I can't wait to read more by her! (Author: Janice Repka)