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When school’s out, friends Miles and Niles find freedom in the surrounding woods, climbing trees, exploring caves, and pulling classic practical jokes. Their carefree summer quickly turns perilous when the local bully, Josh Barkin, and his boot‑camp crew discover their mischief and decide to dismantle the duo’s plans. The story follows the boys as they navigate friendship, humor, and conflict in their hometown.
Set in a juvenile fiction context, the book explores themes of friendship, school life, bullying, and adventure, blending lightheartedness with the challenges of dealing with adversaries.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mac Barnett
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