THE ADVENTURES OF HAIRBALL & 'HOT FLASH' GRANNY by Mike BloemerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
An entertaining and spirited narrative...
Ben Boomer, age 12, is the protagonist of "The Adventures of Hairball & 'Hot Flash' Granny (Bodyslam Book 1)" written by Mike Bloemer. This book is a hilarious look into Ben Boomer's life. Ben's family is not like other families; they are professional wrestlers, and they frequently embarrass him in front of a national television audience. Even though he used to look up to them, now that he is getting older, he thinks they are not as cool as they once were, especially after seeing his grandmother beat his father to death with a steel chair on television.
But the drama in Ben's family is the least of his worries right now. Ben and his friends who struggle with social interaction are the targets of the popular school bully, Terrence Grand. Ben, fed up with all of this, makes the decision to join the wrestling team in order to defeat Terrence. However, he quickly realizes that wrestling tryouts are difficult, and in order to compete with his opponent, he needs to gain 20 pounds in a period of four weeks. The fact that Ben's life is made even more difficult by the fact that Terrence's dad is the wrestling coach only makes matters worse.
In the event that all of this wasn't troubling enough, Ben becomes involved in a peculiar plot that involves his family. The nefarious CEO of Kings Wrestling Federation, Ronald Rump, has devised a plan to eliminate Ben's family wrestling business by relocating his own company. Ben is tasked with the difficult task of ensuring the financial security of his family while also coping with issues related to school and crushes.
The book written by Mike Bloemer is an action-packed thriller that depicts Ben's exploits and difficulties within the context of a peculiar family dynamic. As Ben navigates the challenges of high school, including bullies and unexpected family issues, readers will find themselves rooting for him. This book is a hilarious ride that does an excellent job of capturing the triumphs and tribulations of growing up in the most entertaining way possible.
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