This Book Is Not Good for You (Secret Series #3)

by Pseudonymous Bosch

Overview

Between the pages of this book lies the secret to the best-tasting chocolate in all the world. I promise, your taste buds will tingle. Your palette will sing! Oh no, have I accidentally tempted you to read this book? I will warn you, however, the most delicious things are never good for you...and this story is particularly scrumptious!

In this tooth-rotting adventure, Cass's mom has been kidnapped by the evil dessert chef and chocolatier, Señor Hugo! The ransom...the legendary tuning fork. Can Cass and Max-Ernest find the magical instrument before it's too late? Will they discover the evil secret ingredient to Señor Hugo's chocolate success?

If you're tempted, take a taste, but just remember...this book is not good for you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316040853
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	09/07/2010
Series:	The Secret Series , #3
Pages:	394
Sales rank:	167,103
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	690L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Pseudonymous Bosch is the infamously anonymous author of the New York Times bestselling Secret Series and the Bad Books. Despite rumors to the contrary, his books are not actually written by his pet rabbit, Quiche; the rabbit is merely his typist.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Name of This Book Is Secret:
"Equal parts snarky and delightful."—Booklist

Praise for If You're Reading This, It's Too Late:
"Laugh-out-loud funny."—School Library Journal

Praise for This Book Is Not Good for You:
"Lemony Snicket-like humor and decoding puzzles through research and handy gizmos...will not disappoint loyal readers."—VOYA

From the Publisher

Praise for The Name of This Book Is Secret
"Equal parts snarky and delightful."

Booklist

The scent of trouble and chocolate are in the air in this contrarian Pseudonymous Bosch paranormal mystery. Cass's mother has been kidnapped by that devilish dessert, Señor Hugo. To get her freed, Cass and Max-Ernest must procure the highly vaunted but seldom-seen tuning fork. This Bosch bonanza will keep the nightlights burning.

Did you know that chocolate originated with the ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures and remains one of the most popular foods in the world? Chocolate facts, chocolate secrets! In this third volume penned by the mysterious Pseudonymous Bosch, the author is both the first-person narrator and a character in the book. Like an audio circus ringmaster, Joshua Swanson expertly juggles both parts, introducing other characters, directly asking the listener questions, whispering helpful asides, and encouraging our heroine, Cass (played with verve by Cassandra Morris), to forge on as she battles an evil dessert chef, rescues her kidnapped mother, and dodges some very deadly sweets. This bright mix of warm narration, fine acting, sound effects, and, of course, chocolate is the recipe for one of the most innovative and entertaining children's audio productions of the year. B.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2009 - AudioFile