The sequel to the entertaining I KNOW WHAT UFO DID LAST SUMMER that I reviewed earlier this year has Marv back in action defending his family and town from aliens. His first person narration is fast paced and likeable.

Joining him again are friends Jace and Nora. Jace enjoys basketball more than alien mysteries and Nora isn’t the best of friends, always referring ot Marv as “Weirdo.” This often leaves Marv investigating on his own.

The first discovery is a motorcycle racing through the woods without a driver. After finding the bike he takes it to his hidden fort for a closer look . A Sleech creature like what he found in Book One slithers out of the tailpipe. Marv knows this is not good.

His instincts are proven correct when he returns with his friends to find the fort destroyed except for his emergency stockpile of toilet paper now in control of the Sleech. If they don’t solve this mystery the T.P. just might attack and wipe them out.

A wild plot for sure that will keep young readers flipping the pages until reaching the exciting conclusion. One new character is included, the fire loving Kenji. Despite their different personalities these four find a way to work together with a bizarre and very wet plan. An exciting premise and a much shorter length (192 pages) than most MG books, a real plus given not every young reader is ready for a 300-400 page reading experience.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING TOILET PAPER would make a great gift or as an addition to the classroom library. You can pre-order the book now in anticipation of a September 23rd release date.

About Kevin Garone​

Kevin Garone is the author of I Know What UFO Did Last Summer. He lives with his wife and sons in Arizona, and is a graduate of Brigham Young University. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably find him reading, playing video games, hiking, or cheering on his favorite sports teams. He is a member of The American Night Writers Association.

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