Book details
Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes (Volume 1)
Description
After accidentally injuring his neighbour, Matt Sprouts thinks he has "the Curse," a hometown myth that ruins middle schoolers' lives. To defeat the Curse, Matt decides he needs to solve the mystery—and FAST!—but that's not easy to do when you're entering middle school, keeping track of your little brother, trying to defeat the best soccer team, and oh yeah, not breaking any more toes. Twelve-year-old Matt Sprouts is in big trouble. He didn't mean to hurt his neighbour Jenna with that awesome martial arts move—it just happened! Blame it on morning cartoons or Jenna's lack of coordination. Anyways, getting grounded is the worst thing that could happen, right?Wrong. After the incident spirals into a series of downright unfortunate events, it's decided that Matt has contracted "the Curse," a hometown myth that has ruined the lives of middle schoolers before him. And as if the Curse weren't enough, entering sixth grade proves to be just as mysterious—there's a strange girlfriend, wacky teachers, and . . . c'mon, can Matt's toes stop breaking PLEASE?! Matt decides to take matters into his own hands. Now he just has to break the Curse . . . before all his bones break.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book promises an intriguing plot involving a character named Matt Sprouts and a peculiar curse, which is likely to keep readers hooked with its unique blend of adventure and mystery.
- Humorous Elements: With a title suggesting a comedic twist on the fantasy genre, readers can expect a good dose of humor and lighthearted moments throughout the story.
- Character Development: As the first volume in a series, this book likely sets the stage for character growth and development, providing an opportunity to become invested in Matt Sprouts' journey from the very beginning.
- Original World-Building: The curse of the ten broken toes implies a creative and original world with its own rules and magic, offering readers an escape into a new and imaginative universe.