The Grosse Adventures, Volume 1: The Good, the Bad, and the Gassy: The Good, the Bad, and the Gassy Volume 1

by Annie Auerbach

Book Overview

Brothers Stinky and Stan Grosse embark on extraordinary -- although smelly -- adventures From the dense jungle of the boys' imagination where they stumble upon a lost temple, (in their backyard) to a class trip to a science museum, you'll just have to follow your nose to find out where the boys will end up next...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598160494
• ISBN13: 9781598160499
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Tokyopop Classics
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Always good for a giggle

My sons and I are delighted with the 2nd in the Stinky & Stan seires. Not only are they fun and fast paced, but there are great pictures that are fun, too. I can't wait for the next adventure. My kids even dubbed one of the stuffed Rhinos they have the Grosse Rhino and he farts (noise gleefully provided by the boys).

Great read!

Lots of fun. I read this with my nephew an he loved it. A good book for boys!

Farts ARE funny!

The great thing about the Grosse brothers is that they're not just all about the farts. They're intrepid problem-solvers, they face all the travails of kids their age (sibling rivalry, school competition) with courage and integrity, and they support and encourage each other. Who knew that a story about intestinal gas could have a moral backbone? But to the grouchy reviewer who didn't get it: it's not Proust, dude. It's a whimsical story set in a slapstick fantastical world, geared towards beginning readers (the comic book panel inserts are especially good). That the author manages to compress so much exciting plot and unusual characters into a short number of pages is a testament to her ability and vision. The Grosse brothers are not just a one-fart pony!

Funny & clever - my nephew LOVES it

I don't understand not liking this book. It's a fun little tale about two brothers working together to defeat the snotty girl at school. Yeah, there's farting, but it's done in a funny way I hadn't seen before. It even teaches a little science (not that the average boy would realize it). I bought this for my video-game-addicted nephew and he loves it. Reads it over and over. Can't wait for the next book to come out. Mixing in comics with text helps a lot, I think. His mom's thrilled - anything that gets him reading is gold to her. I did a little research on the author, Annie Auerbach. Turns out she's written dozens of books and has been on the New York Times bestseller list.

LOVE IT!!

This is my son's favorite book! He wants to read it almost every night, which is terrific, since he isn't much of a reader. We both really enjoy the funny situations those guys get into and the creative way they solve problems (use your strength - farting!). I can't wait for the next one to come out. Go Grosse! It rings true for normal kids, and adults, since grossing people out is pretty much what guys do - it is a art form for some, especially Stan, our hero. I am glad we found a book and an author that can make us laugh.