Harris and Me: A Summer Remembered Book

This is quite possibly the funniest piece of writing that Gary Paulsen ever published. I've always been disappointed that I couldn't read it aloud to children at school thanks in large part to Harris's decidedly foul mouth. I have never laughed so hard at any other book in my life, the stories of Patrick McManus included. There are few books that manage to hold so honestly to the true nature of a mischievous boy, unacceptable bits and all, and there is no other book that holds a candle to this for comedic value.

Its charm doesn't stem from the fact that his actions are of a particularly surprising nature. Rather, its comedic brilliance is born out of its ability to let readers foresee the consequences of Harris's actions long before he does, coupled with the ride that Harris takes along the way and particularly his reaction after each ploy fails. On Goodreads, I'd recommend this to anyone of any age. At school, not so much, which is the most irritating part of composing this review.