Octo-Man and the Headless Monster #1

By Jane Kelley, Jessika von Innerebner (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the The Escapades of Clint McCool series

A boy's wild ideas lead to chaos on a film set. Can he save the day?

3.2/5 Goodreads · 74 ratings

96 pages· 4,988 words· Est. 56 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Clint McCool's imagination knows no bounds, but when his latest brain flash leads him onto a film set, chaos ensues. With his trusty cap and two best friends, Clint must navigate pirate hooks, underground tunnels, and brains in jars. Can he turn his trouble into triumph and save the day? Join Clint on a fast-paced adventure filled with unexpected twists and laugh-out-loud moments. Will his ideas be his downfall or his greatest asset?

From the publisher

Zing, zong, zing. Brain flash! A pirate hook. Underground tunnels. Brains in jars. It’s time for an Escapade! Clint McCool always has a lot of great ideas. That’s what makes him such a great hero. But sometimes he has too many great ideas. Armed with his super-powered cap, his brain flashes, and his two best friends, Clint is ready to solve any problem and find adventure anywhere. When he runs onto a film set, he gets into trouble. A lot of trouble. Can Clint McCool still save the day? This easy-to-read, highly-illustrated book is a perfect first chapter book, printed in black and blue to help readers transition from full-color picture books to black-and-white chapter books. Exciting adventures, relatable characters, and engaging art–early readers will love joining Clint McCool for his Escapades. “Filled with outrageous situations and graphiclike illustrations, this chapter book is fast-paced and fun… ideal for reluctant readers”–School Library Journal “Relatable, likable Clint… could be a great role model for readers who struggle with focus, as he learns that sometimes it is better to be the boss of one idea at a time… This quirky, fast-paced series starter should easily get kids laughing”–Booklist

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