The Ickles(R) Second Helping: 20 short stories including Tropickle and the Home Swap Getaway

By A J Eccles

20 Characters. 20 Wild Adventures. Infinite Punny Fun

Looking for a book that will actually make your 8-to-12-year-old put down their screen and read? Welcome to The Ickles Second Helping -a high-energy collection of short, action-packed stories packed with mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, and laugh-out-loud wordplay

Whether it's an Arctic dog-sled race, a high-stakes paintball battle, or a talking houseplant with way too many opinions, there is a brand-new adventure waiting on every single page.

Each story stars a completely unique main character with a cleverly punny name ending in "-ickle" such as Artickle, an accidental art celebrity, Botanickle and his talking houseplant, Athletickle (action-packed heroism), Comickle, the saddest clown on Earth, and many more. Readers will swing through space, solve mysteries, and embark on grand rescues alongside:

Why Parents, Teachers & Librarians Love It

"The perfect bridge for reluctant readers "Bite-Sized & Fast-Paced: Short story formats build reading confidence and keep kids engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Great for bedtime, independent reading, or classroom read-alouds.Rich Vocabulary & Wordplay: The clever character names naturally teach kids about suffixes, root words, and punny literary humor Wholesome & Inspiring Themes: Teaches teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, resilience, and curiosity through lighthearted, age-appropriate storytelling.Diverse Genres: From sci-fi and historical seafaring to fantasy and modern-day mystery, there's a genre to spark every child's imagination.

Perfect For:

Kids ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)Reluctant readers who prefer fast, standalone storiesFans of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, The Hero Next Door, or classic adventure anthologiesRoad trips, summer reading lists, and classroom libraries

Give young readers a book they won't want to put down Grab your copy of The Ickles Second Helping today and dive into 20 unforgettable adventures

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0648686035
• ISBN13: 9780648686033
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Icklethingz
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7