Poop Fountain: The Quickpick Papers

Angleberger, T. (2014). Poop Fountain: The Quickpick Papers. Harry N. Abrams.

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave expected to have another regular day loitering at the local Quickpick convenience store. While reading an article in their hometown newspaper, they decide their Christmas holiday will involve a mission to visit “poop fountain,” the sludge fountain at the town’s sewage plant before it is retired. The book is an account of their wild missions told using journal entries and hand drawn comics. The book Poop Fountain: The Quickpick Papers is appealing to both young middle school students and high schoolers who enjoy a good laugh. I recommend the rest of the series to readers, which continue the adventures of the Quickpick Adventure Society. This book serves as an easy read and hilarious for readers of all ages. Teachers can use this book to help encourage unwilling readers to find something to capture their attention. The title itself will definitely spark up interest in reluctant readers and may even cause them to continue the series independently. The author does a great job at using kid friendly humor, which won’t cause many censors’ red flags to be raised.