Midnight Mayhem

Bouncing between the relatable (loneliness, moving, changing friendships) and the absurd (rooftop rescues, unaccompanied kids not attracting attention), Uss guides readers on a raucous romp that shows even nighttime boredom can be busted.
—Booklist

Uss (The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle) channels the vivacious absurdity of Daniel Pinkwater in this madcap tale about seeking friendship and fun. . . . The inventive, off-the-wall plot delivers steady amusement as down-to-earth Kaz contends with Floyd’s “mayhem-inducing” ideas as well as nighttime extremes of dullness and havoc, making for an airy read that evokes laughs and smiles.
—Publishers Weekly

Uss crafts an endearing protagonist in Kaz, whose loneliness and desire for connection feel authentic. . . . Uss’s playful sensibility invites readers to embrace the story’s heightened reality. . . . A warm tale about friendship and belonging that will circulate well where quirky realistic fiction is popular.
—School Library Journal

Hilarious and zany. . . . Uss cleverly uses Kaz’s third-person perspective to highlight both the joy and fear one might experience if they suddenly had eight extra evening hours. Exploration, risk, and friendship reign supreme in this excellent middle-grade novel.
—Shelf Awareness

An enjoyably off-the-wall tale of friendship and self-acceptance.
—Kirkus Reviews