I'm Les Desirable. Don't laugh. That's my real name. And my teacher, Mrs. Mudhole, won't let me forget it. I'm a world-famous news reporter. While most kids my age are breaking wind, I'm always looking for breaking news. When you're surrounded by nuts all day long, life can be difficult. We have a crisis at Greenville Middle. Our school mascot is transferring. And I get tricked into campaigning to run for the Goober mascot. Should I accept help from the Mayor's son-who wants to manipulate the outcome of the election? If I DON'T win, I'll be a loser! If I DO win, I'll have to dress up in a silly peanut costume! Unfortunately, school often gets in the way of my real job-a famous news reporter. What can I do to get out of this mess? Do you have any ideas? Les Desirable: Final Straw is a funny and entertaining story for children ages 9 - 12, middle school students, and adults who are still young at heart.
