Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

Written by Matthew Swanson · Illustrated by Robbi Behr

Book #1 in the Cookie Chronicles series

A young boy tries to make the most of what he believes is his last day on earth after reading a fortune cookie message

4.0 Goodreads · 1,284 ratings
304 pages· 23,169 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 630L
$13.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Ben, a sweet-toothed kid with a literal mind, finds a fortune cookie predicting today as his last day. Alarmed yet inspired, he creates a bucket list of dreams and unfinished tasks. As he navigates through misadventures and takes bold risks, Ben learns that what seems frightening can be empowering. Will he forge new friendships and uncover hidden joys before time runs out? Discover how a single fortune can change everything.

From the publisher

Meet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO. Live each day as if it were your last. When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he’s alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc….). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seems scary can instead be empowering–leading to friendships that might never have been made, neighbors that might never have been known, and apple pies that might otherwise never have been baked.

At a glance
Format
Pages
304
Words
23,169
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
The author

More from Matthew Swanson

Explore Matthew's bookshelf
The series

The Cookie Chronicles series

See the whole series
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 2, 2021
First published
March 1, 2021
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593302750
LCCN
2020001276

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie · The Goodfather