Yesterday a package of ARCs from Abrams arrived at my home, among them Tom Angleberger's forthcoming Fake Mustache and, needing a light read before bed, I decided to give it a try. Next thing I knew a couple of hours had passed and I'd gulped down the whole delightful confection. It isn't out till April so I hope this isn't a dreadful tease, but I thought Origami Yoda fans as well as others looking for good and funny middle grade books might like to know what they have in store.So wacky this is

First, let me say I love Tom Angleberger's Origami Yoda books. The two written thus far are so good that I continue to recommend them to people today.Second, let me say that Fake Mustache is not an Origami Yoda book. Not even close. The Origami Yoda books are written from multiple perspectives and feature a sympathetic main character who is trying to figure out whether a perplexing friend is psychic or channeling a fictitious movie character or just plain crazy. The characters are unique but hav...

Based solely on the hilarious cover, my 3rd grade son purchased this book at a recent Book Fair. Together, we sat down and read it in one afternoon. What an outstanding tale! This story is fast-paced, funny, entertaining and even a little bit sweet. The cast of characters are individually and brightly colorful; together, they do not clash, but rather merge into an awesome kaleidoscope. If you happen to be seeking a unique, page-turning, laugh out loud experience captured on paper for a nominal f...

REVIEW BY JACK 9:6Fake Mustache, a children’s comedy story, is American as is clear from the title. The novel takes place in a slightly bizarre version of modern day America, within the fictional state capital of Hairsprinkle. It is initially narrated by Lenny Flem Junior but later swaps to Jodie O’Rodeo. The action is spread through Lenny’s house, the Heidelberg novelty company factory, Sven’s Fair Price Store and the Hairsprinkle Municipal Stadium.The plot is surprisingly complex, but basicall...

This book is an intermediate book. It has 196 pages with an interest level of 3-6 and a reading level of 4.6 (according to Titlewave.com)This book could be good for independent reading or reading aloud-it has more pages than a picture book, however it does include pictures and I think a teacher could easily read it to their students during a read aloud time over the course of a week or two. It is very silly and I think that my students would enjoy the humor of it.In his interest inventory, Haidy...

If you like books that make you laugh till you cry, you have to read this book. This is a fiction book honestly this is a great book.This took place in Casper's house he wanted to to buy number 7 mustache the most expensive mustache there was and also a suit. So he can run for mayor so after buying everything he goes and robs a bank. So after robbing the bank he goes and starts his campain for being mayor but nobody knows it's him but his best friend Lenny. I think this book is person vs person

I found this book on a list of what to read if you like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. I don't like the Wimpy Kids series, but I'm always looking for books that are similar in style but with better execution. I don't mind a book that's silly, goofy, to be read purely for entertainment purposes; but I still expect it to be clever and well-put together. This book wasn't what I was looking for. The premise had me hopeful: a fake mustache that's so realistic it hypnotizes everyone who sees it on t...

Absolutely flawless. A fantastic read aloud; highly recommended.

This book was fine I guess. I rated this book 3 stars because It had some babyish language again. I did not choose this book.

I like silly books (and really enjoyed the Origami Yoda series) but this was too unbelievable and I was just not feeling the authors writing style, it felt flat.

Hilarious and bizarre. I laughed every single page. Tom Angleberger manages to combine several random elements--fake mustaches, child TV stars, clowns, and elections-- into an enjoyable story about fighting for what's right. I can't wait to share this with my students.

I didn't realise I was looking for a book about the ultimate fake mustache, brainwashed school librarians robbing banks, man-about-town suits, public transport that only costs 10 cents, electoral fraud, halloween costumes or a tv famous cowgirl who literally rides in to the rescue - but I was! The illustrations throughout add extra enjoyment and giggles.

Listened to this audiobook with my boys in our most recent car trip, as we'd enjoyed the entire Origami Yoda series. It was not quite as cute and unique as the early Origami Yoda series, but it was still an enjoyable read. Lenny Flem Jr. is a compelling character. My boys could identify with no-one believing him and all of his efforts to do the right thing ending up in things getting worse for him. He was a very likable protagonist.

I said it about Laini Taylor. I said it about Jeff Kinney. Heck, I even said it about J.K. Rowling and now, my friends, I’m saying it about Tom Angleberger: I was into him before it was cool. Seriously, a show of hands, how many of you out there can say that you read his first middle grade novel The Qwikpick Adventure Society written under the pen name of Sam Riddleberger? See, that’s what I though. I did and it was hilarious, thank you very much. The kind of thing you read and love and wish mor...

an absurd work of genius

This nonstop fountain of funny lines, kooky characters, and over-the-top plot had me laughing so much people around me kept asking what was so funny. Lenny Jr. goes to buy a special mustache his best friend Casper desperately wants; The Heidelberg Handlebar #7. When Casper dons the mustache he finds that he has specials powers and can talk anyone into whatever he wants. He quickly takes over the world and it is up to Lenny to stop him with the help of television star Jodie O'Rodeo. They race thr...

Ridiculous and funny, I really enjoyed it even though I'm not in 5th grade.

Tom Angleberger, the award-winning author of the popular Origami Yoda series, does not disappoint in Fake Mustache. His humorous, fast-paced storytelling and casual writing style are sure to appeal to the middle-grade reader.Lenny Flem Jr. is just an average, slightly nerdy, 7th grade boy. He spends his days at school and his evenings in front of the TV watching old reruns of, once popular, pre-teen sensation Jodie O’Rodeo starring in The Jodie O’Rodeo Showdeo. It isn’t until Lenny’s best friend...

I recently finished the book Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger. This book is about a boy (named Casper) who buys a very expensive fake mustache and changes his identity on a quest to take over the world. Lenny Flem junior must go under cover and team up with some amazing friends including Jodie O Rodeo and her wonder horse. Lenny also has plenty of gags and gadgets from the Hairsprinkle Novelty Company. He has an amazing adventure full of laughs and suspence as he tries to take down the evil Casp...