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A mash-up of Ebenezer Scrooge and Lego Batman, this new visitor's unusual antics are only one of Rob's problems. While enduring visits by the ghosts of books past, present, and future, Rob learns some shocking news: A battle is brewing, and his school needs a hero. 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The line drawings are reminiscent of doodles middle school boys draw when they should be taking notes. Engaging cartoons, quick dialogue in speech squares, and generous white space break up text segments, make this book an inviting, independent read.\" ?\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePotterwookie: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A mashup of J.K. 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This pitch-perfect offering should appeal to reluctant readers, not to mention the legion Wimpy Kid fans.\" --\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445430878431,"sku":"9781250177223","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/UbcS0OpLi19781250177223.webp?v=1790218409"},{"product_id":"witherwood-reform-school-paperback","title":"Witherwood Reform School - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey're trapped at a creepy reform school full of monsters, mysteries, and mind control.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a slight misunderstanding involving a horrible governess, oatmeal, and a jar of tadpoles, siblings Tobias and Charlotte Eggars find themselves abandoned by their father at the gates of a creepy reform school. 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