What We Found in the Sofa and How It ..., Henry Clark
What We Found in the Sofa and How It ..., Henry Clark
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What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the World

Author: Henry Clark

Narrator: Bryan Kennedy

Unabridged: 8 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/02/2013


Synopsis

This clever comic adventure from debut author Henry Clark is a truly original and utterly wacky story about the importance of intelligence and curiosity in a complacent world.

The adventure of a lifetime begins between two sofa cushions....

When River, Freak, and Fiona discover a mysterious sofa sitting at their bus stop, their search for loose change produces a rare zucchini-colored crayon. Little do they know this peculiar treasure is about to launch them into the middle of a plot to conquer the world!

The kids' only hope is to trap the plot's mastermind when he comes to steal the crayon. But how can three kids from the middle of nowhere stop an evil billionaire? With the help of an eccentric neighbor, an artificially intelligent domino, a DNA-analyzing tray, two hot air balloons, and a cat named Mucus, they just might be able to save the planet.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mari on August 03, 2013

I adored this book. It is over-the-top wacky in a way that felt normal and comfortable - kind of like the sofa. Wait until you read about the sofa! I love the sofa! Adventure, friendship, science fiction awesomeness. Also, well crafted writing with quite a bit of clever wit and wordplay that I total......more

Goodreads review by Bibliomancy on January 13, 2014

WWFSHSW is a sweet, weird book that’s almost, but not quite, great. It reminded me of Adam Rex’s The True Meaning of Smekday, another middle grade fantasy with a lot of heart buried beneath its absurdity. Like Smekday, it’s a little too strange for its own good, and I don’t see this book becoming a h......more

Goodreads review by Aimee on January 19, 2014

This is such a great middle grade read! It was engaging and fun. I also love all of the allusions (A Wrinkle in Time, Picasso, Dilbert, Superman and more). I know my 6th graders will eat this book up.......more

Goodreads review by Deb (Readerbuzz) on September 14, 2013

This review is easy; I really don’t have to tell you much more than the title. I can pretty much guarantee that if you like the title, you are gonna love the book. It’s that simple. As for me, I loved the title the minute I saw it. So there you have it.......more

Goodreads review by Hollowspine on August 14, 2015

What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World, is a really long title. That might be my criticism of the book. Maybe one more about needing a bit more diversity. However, other than that, this was a wonderfully funny, heartwarming, good message filled, action packed and original story for mid......more