The Ice Cream Kid: Brain Freeze! (Ice Cream Kid, 1) - Hardcover

Clark, Todd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1449444245 ISBN 13: 9781449444242

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

 Introducing Irwin Snackcracker, seemingly ordinary fourth-grader who is transformed through the power of a Fudgsicle into superhero extraordinaire: The Ice Cream Kid!

 When Irwin Snackcracker leaves for school in the morning all he can think about is pizza, tater-tots, and winning first place in the booger contest. He leaps down the bannister, quickly eats breakfast before brushing his teeth and dashing out the door. Little does Irwin know, this day will change his life. He is just one brain freeze away from superpowers! When Irwin unexpectedly scores the last Fudgsicle left in the ice cream cart at school, he finds out that he is no longer an ordinary fourth grader. Taking a big bite of the delicious frozen treat transforms Irwin into "The Ice Cream Kid" who, with a steady supply of ice cream, has the ability to run at lightning speed and talk to animals along the way!

 Even though Irwin isn't sure if he wants to fight crime, he puts riding bikes with his friends on hold to learn how his new powers work. With his superhero Grandpa and sarcastic side-kick, Bert the pigeon, Irwin learns to control his powers, culminating in the ultimate showdown with Sweaty Crocker, the villainous evil lunch lady, poisoner of children.

About this title

About the Author

 Todd Clark has drawn cartoons for as long as he can remember, possibly the result of constantly carrying a Mad magazine with him as a child. He lives in Boise, Idaho, with his lovely wife, Kelly, their dogs, and his guitars. He attended Boise State University as an advertising design major.

Reviews

Gr 3–5—Irwin Snackcraker is your average fourth grader. He loves booger picking, greasy pizza squares, and ice cream. His love of ice cream changes his life when he finds the elusive last fudgesicle hiding behind the lame ice-cream sandwiches. One bite and he begins to tingle, his superpowers emerge, and he discovers new powers with each bite. Irwin also learns that his family has been fighting crime in his town for decades with the same abilities. This book is full of potty humor that reluctant readers will love. It is silly, and the frequent full-color cartoons add comedic value. Fans of Dav Pilkey's "Captain Underpants" (Scholastic) will love this booger-and-flatulence-filled chapter book.—Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH

Edition details

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449444245
• ISBN 13: 9781449444242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176