Night of the Living Worms

Written and illustrated by Dave Coverly

Part of the Speed Bumb and Slingshot Misadventures series

A sleepy bird faces a slimy forest adventure that could change his luck forever.

3.7 Goodreads · 428 ratings

144 pages· 3,721 words· Est. 42 min read· ~560L

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Bookroo's summary

Speed Bump, overshadowed by his famous brother, Early Bird, embarks on a daring nighttime forest adventure with his friend Slingshot. Facing unexpected, slimy challenges, will Speed Bump find his own path or remain in his brother's shadow? Discover the hilarity and surprises that await in this laugh-out-loud tale.

From the publisher

What’s a bird to do when his sibling is a big-time celebrity? It’s a question Speed Bump has to deal with every single morning because his brother happens to be the one and only Early Bird. You know, THE Early Bird, who ALWAYS gets the worm! Unfortunately, Speed Bump is a sleepy little bird with a big head and tiny wings who’s worried he’ll never live up to his brother. But he has a great buddy, the ever-hungry Slingshot, who knows how to lift his spirits. Together, they end up on an adventure deep in the nighttime forest, where they’re forced to confront something more terrifying–and slimier–than they’ve ever imagined. It could all go horribly wrong . . . or it could just change Speed Bump’s luck for good.Night of the Living Worms is a laugh out loud adventure that’s perfect for younger readers. From award-winning cartoonist Dave Coverly, the hilarious, zany illustrations and addictive humor of this chapter book series will be sure to delight. “Dave Coverly is ridiculously funny and clever and creative. I’m jealous of his bird brain.” -Stephan Pastis, New York Times-bestselling author of the Timmy Failure series

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