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Yes! no (maybe ...)

Liz Pichon

272 pages

A hilarious, high-energy scramble to save your favorite junk from a mother's cleaning rampage.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like stepping right into the chaotic, high-energy brain of a kid desperately trying to protect his treasures from the ultimate threat: a mother on a cleaning rampage. The pace is brisk and bouncy, perfectly matching the frantic scramble of avoiding chores while a grumpy older sister looms in the background. It is a deeply relatable, laugh-out-loud experience that captures the universal childhood struggle of indecision and the sheer panic of having someone else threaten to throw your stuff away. The mood remains lighthearted and playful throughout, anchored by the warm, comedic relief of grandparents swooping in to save the day. It will absolutely delight young readers looking for a funny, fast-moving slice of family life.

Mood
  • playful
  • chaotic
  • lighthearted
Tone
  • humorous
  • cheeky
  • frantic
  • relatable
Pace
brisk
Themes
sibling rivalry · family dynamics · childhood indecision · domestic chaos
The writing
Highly conversational and bursting with the energetic, easily distracted voice of a young boy.
The arc
Moves from the frantic panic of impending chores to the sweet relief of a timely family rescue.
Who it's for
Young readers who love funny, fast-paced stories about dodging chores and surviving annoying siblings.

About the book

Sometimes making up my mind especially when my grumpy sister Delia is looming over me. Mum is on a mission to clean the whole house. She says if I cant decide what to get rid of she will do it for me which would be a disaster! Lucky for me the fossils come and rescue me( more than once)

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