Jasper John Dooley: You're in Trouble

Brief Description: When Jasper John Dooley realizes a can of Torpedo High Energy Drink has rolled out of the vending machine instead of the bottle of apple juice he selected, he knows he shouldn't drink it. His parents had warned him about these "Bad" drinks that were full of things like sugar and caffeine. Jasper was allowed sugary things only as a special treat and only after he had eaten good things. Like celery. But Jasper finds the allure of the ice-cold can irresistible. He just has to take a sip. "Right away his mouth exploded in prickles. When he swallowed, the prickles went down, too. But the drink was sweet, and as soon as he took one sip, he wanted another." And before Jasper knows what hit him, the overabundance of caffeine and sugar in the energy drink has fueled all kinds of misbehavior. Is there anything that can bring him back to his senses?Publisher Marketing: When Jasper John Dooley realizes a can of Torpedo High Energy Drink has rolled out of the vending machine instead of the bottle of apple juice he selected, he knows he shouldn't drink it. His parents had warned him about these "Bad" drinks that were full of things like sugar and caffeine. Jasper was allowed sugary things only as a special treat and only after he had eaten good things. Like celery. But Jasper finds the allure of the ice-cold can irresistible. He just has to take a sip. "Right away his mouth exploded in prickles. When he swallowed, the prickles went down, too. But the drink was sweet, and as soon as he took one sip, he wanted another." And before Jasper knows what hit him, the overabundance of caffeine and sugar in the energy drink has fueled all kinds of misbehavior. Is there anything that can bring him back to his senses? Caroline Adderson's early chapter book series starring the endearing Jasper John Dooley combines relatable experiences with a hilariously entertaining main character who sees the world in his own offbeat way. Here, Jasper's intriguing naughtiness is honestly portrayed as a struggle between the exhilaration of being bad and the discomforting downsides of feeling so hyper (and so guilty). Its readability and good fun mean that youngsters, particularly boys, will not want to put this book down. But it also offers priceless lessons about personal responsibility and making good choices. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2014 (EAN 9781554538089, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 58 (EAN 9781554538089, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Adderson, Caroline Caroline Adderson was born near Edmonton in 1963 and now lives in Vancouver. She was twice a participant in the May Writing Studios at the Banff Centre, where she was encouraged by, among others, the late Adele Wiseman. Her short stories have been published in "The Malahat Review, Saturday Night, Quarry, Grain", and other magazines, and reprinted in "Coming Attractions" and "The Journey Prize Anthology". "The Chmarnyk," a prize winner in the CBC Canadian Literary Awards in 1991, is included in her story collection, "Bad Imaginings" (1993). Her first novel is "A History of Forgetting" (1999). Contributor Bio:  Clanton, Ben Ben Clanton is an author and illustrator whose books include "Something Extraordinary", "Rex Wrecks It", "Mo's Mustache", "The Table Sets Itself", and "Vote for Me!" He lives with his wife outside of Boston. Learn more at BenClanton.com.