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Ouchie and Squishy, inseparable friends who share a love for bowling and horror movies, find themselves in a high‑stakes adventure when the eccentric proprietor of the local Bowl‑A‑Rama bowling alley turns to them for help. Together, they must outsmart a destructive lunatic and prevent the alley from falling victim to a wrecking ball. Their journey is filled with humor, friendship, and a dash of spooky thrills as they work to save their cherished community spot.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dan Gutman
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