This series follows the adventures of relatable misfits who find strength in their shared outsider status. When these distinct personalities collide, they forge an unlikely bond and navigate the challenges of school life, particularly bullying. Told with gentle humor and a touch of wit, these stories are enhanced by amusing illustrations, making them a delightful read for young audiences. It's a celebration of individuality and the power found in sticking together, even when you're a bit of an odd bunch.
Nick is stuffed in his locker. Again. It's not so bad. Lockers are roomier than you'd think. Especially when you're the shortest kid on the planet, which is exactly why Bully-Boy Roy stuffed him in there in the first place: he fits. The school counselor says Roy has issues. The only issue Nick can see is that Roy is a mutant troll.
After taming the school's biggest bully, Nick, Molly and Karl expect to bask in Safety Patrol glory. But without a bully to set straight, all they're left with is helping sixth graders cross the hall and reminding everyone that Jell-o meat stains. Enter new kid Simone, who shakes up the team and soon Nick is facing trouble. Big trouble. Explusion-level trouble. He needs help, and fast, because if there's one thing worse than being the shortest seventh grader in the history of the world, it's having to go through it twice.
Nick, Molly and Karl have nowhere to turn but to each other in the latest Odd Squad adventure, and they'll need every ounce of wit, resourcefulness and help they can get in order to rise above their biggest challenge yet. Published in thirteen countries worldwide, this is the third in the brilliant series from Michael Fry.