Pickles and Mayonnaise
Some kids are scared of the dark. Others are afraid of monsters.
But when it comes to ten-year-old Kayden Richards...well, let's just
say he's really not a fan of pickles.
And while you might think that no normal person should ever be
frightened of a food, perhaps the reason why Kayden hates pickles
so much is because he's always in one—whether he's causing
mischief at home, finding himself in sticky situations at school,
or brewing up trouble with the old ladies in his neighborhood's
watch group.
But hey, life is hard enough when you're ten. And that's before
you throw in a mother who's a drill sergeant, a wild skydiving
grandma, and an annoying little brother whose name rhymes with
yours.
Not to mention being stuck with a broom-riding witch and mad
scientist as your teachers. Plus, a kid on your basketball team
whose main goal in life is to make yours miserable.
But with Kayden so busy trying to steal the spotlight and seek
revenge, will he ever stop to learn the importance of working
together as a team?
-- Lisa Catano