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In the bustling halls of Softrock Middle School, Principal Smelt has introduced the Fun‑ger Games, a school‑wide contest designed to test students’ wit and teamwork. The event turns the ordinary classroom into an arena of challenges and surprises.
Rob Burnside, whose life has crumbled, turns to an unlikely ally—Katfish, a bizarre creature he crafted in his closet. Part Katniss, part Little Mermaid, Katfish offers Rob advice on game tactics, relationships with girls, and how to convince classmates to move past their bias against him.
Katfish is the fourth entry in Obert Skye’s playful, middle‑school series, which also includes Wonkenstein, Potterwookiee, Pinocula, The Lord of the Hat, and Batneezer. Each book blends humor, monsters, and adolescent social issues into a lighthearted adventure suitable for middle‑school readers.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Obert Skye
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