Tito the Bonecrusher

By Melissa Thomson

A boy's wild plan to free his innocent dad from jail tests heroism and friendship.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 63 ratings

240 pages· 44,780 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Oliver 'Spaghetti-O' Jones faces a daunting challenge: his dad is wrongly imprisoned. Convinced only his idol, a wrestler-turned-action-star, can help, Oliver teams up with his clever friend Brianna and new ally Paul. Together, they hatch a daring plan to break his father out of a Florida jail. As their adventure unfolds, Oliver learns the true meaning of heroism and the limits of what one can achieve. Will their madcap scheme succeed, or will Oliver discover that some battles can't be won? This heartwarming tale explores courage, friendship, and the complexities of justice.

From the publisher

In her first standalone middle-grade novel, the beloved author of the Keena Ford chapter book series delivers a funny yet moving story about fathers, sons, and criminal justice.

Oliver “Spaghetti-O” Jones’s dad is about to be jailed for a crime he didn’t commit, and Oliver believes the only way to save him is with the help of his favorite lucha-libre wrestler turned action star, Tito the Bonecrusher. Together with his best friend, Brianna (a.k.a. “Brain”), and their new ally Paul “Popcorn” Robards, Oliver devises a madcap plan to spring his dad from a Florida detention center.

Heartwarming and hilarious, this book looks at what it takes to be a hero . . . and what happens when you realize that saving the day might not always be possible.

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