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Class Clown Fish by Kevin Sherry is the second book in the Squidding Around graphic novel series for kids featuring Squizzard. In this installment, Squizzard plays a prank on his teacher that lands him in detention. Detention means no going to the carnival that is in town for a week. Set with an impossible task of cleaning out the elementary school's basement to make a space for the new after-school program, Squizzard may find what he was looking for all along.

I liked this one. Each book in the series tackles a problem that targets readers of the same age as Squizzard. In this one, readers will learn about taking responsibility for your actions, how a prank may seem funny but can be hurtful to others, and how to adapt your goals after a disappointment. Squizzard is a funny, easy to identify with character that readers will love.

The paneling, the art, and text are easy to read, engaging, and support comprehension of the plot. I personally like that it is even divided into short, consumable chapters, giving confidence to newly independent readers and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Final Thought: Engaging and funny, Class Clown Fish teaches an important lesson on how to treat others as we would want to be treated.