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It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit

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It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit by Justin A Reynolds, co-authored with himself, is a delightful children's book that follows the story of a young boy forced to miss a neighbourhood beach party to do laundry. When a sudden blackout leads to unexpected adventures, he teams up with a group of local kids to explore the unfolding chaos. Together, they navigate surprising twists and learn about friendship in the face of the unexpected.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in a humorous and adventurous tale where an unexpected power outage turns an ordinary summer day into an exciting, unpredictable journey. With relatable characters and an engaging narrative, it is perfect for young readers who enjoy stories about friendship and overcoming challenges.

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When the electricity goes out, twelve-year-old Eddie and his friends set out to investigate what is going on when they make the startling discovery that they are the only ones left in their neighborhood--and perhaps the only people left anywhere.

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A hilarious new middle-grade from Justin A. Reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypse under outrageously silly circumstances?

Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores, especially the dreaded L-A-U-N-D-R-Y. If he can wear every item of clothing in his wardrobe, summer will be halfway over before he has to do laundry!

On the day of the highly anticipated Beach Bash, Eddie ends up grounded until he can get his clothes clean. While left home alone to do his laundry, the power goes out mid-cycle. With his first load of laundry soaking wet and the rest still filthy, Eddie sets out to explore the seemingly empty neighbourhood in just his swim trunks and flip-flops.

As he meets up with other neighbourhood kids to find out what happened, they realise that their families aren't coming back anytime soon. And as night falls, the crew realises they aren't just the only people left in the neighbourhoodβ€”they might be the only people left... anywhere.

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It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit is celebrated for its humorous take on a doomsday scenario, with Eddie's clever remarks and the antics of his friends being especially noteworthy. Reviewers appreciate the blend of friendship, personal growth, and humour, making it appealing to both reluctant readers and those interested in a unique summer tale. The book is also praised for its thoughtful depiction of Black boys' friendships, with insights into tackling everyday challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338740226

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Justin A. Reynolds has always wanted to be a writer. Opposite of Always, his debut novel, was an Indies Introduce selection, a School Library Journal Best Book, has been translated in 17 languages, and is being developed for film with Paramount Players. He hangs out in northeast Ohio with his family and likes it, and is probably somewhere, right now, dancing terribly.

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