humorous stories

"On their a cross-country camping trip, Greg Heffley and his family find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise and when the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffley's wonder if they can save their vacation--or if they're already in too deep"--OCLC.

"When an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house, they soon discover that renovations may not be worth the effort"--OCLC.

"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?"--Provided by publisher.

"Hunny and Funny are monster best friends. When Hunny is feeling sad, Funny knows exactly how to cheer up his friend--with laughter!"--Provided by publisher.

The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school.

Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they come to realize that they lack the most important thing of all. Presented in Spanish.

Follows a group of bumbling dog detectives and their newest cat recruit as they sniff out the identity of an art forger.

"Told in alternating chapters, comics, poems, charts and activities, this spooktacular story introduces the monsters who have settled down on the quiet island of Creep's Cove, giving readers a peek into the lives of vampires, mummies, gelatinous balls of goo and more!"--OCLC.

"A woman in a fancy suit has shown up unexpectedly and unannounced at Kip's apartment, and she's asking questions Kip doesn't want to answer about all odd characters who've escaped her imagination. The Odds have no choice but to go on the run! But running away isn't as simple as should be--not when Lance the rabbit and Ninja-Nina are dueling, Racer's trying to drive everywhere but straight ahead, Booster the rooster wants to leave, and Unicorn and the family cat just can't seem to get along. Kip is hiding secrets from her dad, Diana the dinosaur keeps scaring Kip, and the Woman in the Suit seems to know their every move"--Provided by publisher.

"All the students at Swedhump Elementary are thrilled, not just because it's Friday, but because they are in for a big treat. Their invisible principal's husband is a world-famous inventor, and today he's brought his enormous Ice Cream Machine to end the week on a sweet note. But wait! There are forces--evil forces--who don't want the kids to get any ice cream. In fact, the school is soon under attack from some highly annoying anti-ice-cream intruders. Only one person can prevent the school from being served three scoops of total disaster: Dash. He and his friends are going to make sure the bad guys get licked before they can melt all the fun"--Back cover.