The Qwikpick Adventure Society Book

"Major Sewer Upgrade Ready in Crickenburg" —Crickenburg Gazette

Lyle Hertzog and his two friends Marilla and Dave have no plans for Christmas Day. They'll probably just hang out at the local Qwikpick like they always do. But when an article in the hometown newspaper catches their eye, suddenly the three friends (aka members of the Qwikpick Adventure Society) realize that they must venture forth for a farewell tribute to the old sludge fountain at the nearby sewage plant. This is their last chance to see, up close and personal, the "fountain of poop" working its wonders!

First-time author Sam Riddleburger has created a humorous and Daniel Pinkwater esque novel about a Stand by Me type of journey that will both test and strengthen the bonds of friendship between three kids in smalltown America.

Jessica LamarreCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information. - School Library Journal

Gr 3-6
Lyle, Marilla, and Dave decide to form the Qwikpick Adventure Society, which is named after the convenience store where Lyle's parents work and the kids hang out. On Christmas Day, at loose ends, they decide to visit the mysterious poop fountain at the wastewater treatment plant. Lyle explains that their escapade was recorded for "future people to read so they will know what the poop fountain was like and also what it was like to go see it and smell it." The handwritten pages and taped-in pictures give the book a messy, realistic quality. Lyle's voice is young, simple, and truthful. The descriptions are not for the weak stomached, and one has to really appreciate toilet humor to enjoy this title.