The Prank Wars: Going Viral
The Prank Wars: Going Viral
What starts as a simple prank war between a brother and sister quickly spirals into something much bigger-mystery, rivalry, and a viral showdown that no one saw coming.
Eli Thompson never wanted to be ordinary. At ten years old, he dreams of building the biggest kid-run YouTube channel in town, the kind that makes kids at school laugh and parents shake their heads. With his loyal dog Riley at his side and a notebook full of schemes, Eli is sure he's destined to become "the prank king."
But every prank comes with consequences. From spaghetti raining through the ceiling to soda explosions that drench half the hallway, Eli's mischief quickly puts him in hot water with teachers, his parents, and his older sister Katie. Worse, his biggest rival, Trevor, already has a YouTube channel with his brother Tommy-slick, popular, and just begging to be taken down a peg.
When a prank at school goes wrong and Eli is suspended, it seems like his dream is over. Then the mysterious notes start appearing-taunting riddles that only Eli can solve. Someone has stolen his gear, someone knows his secrets, and someone wants to pull him into a game he didn't start. Suddenly, pranking isn't just about laughs anymore. It's about outsmarting an enemy hiding in plain sight.
As Eli and Katie uncover clue after clue, they stumble into a larger mystery involving their school, the park, and a janitor who seems to know more than he should. With their reputations on the line, the siblings must decide if they can trust each other long enough to team up. If they don't, Trevor and Tommy might beat them to the punch-or worse, the prank war could spiral into total disaster.
Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, high-stakes hijinks, and a mystery that keeps readers guessing, The Prank Wars: Going Viral is a fast-paced middle grade adventure perfect for fans of Beverly Cleary, Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), and Andrew Clements.
Perfect for readers ages 8-12 who love:
Funny books about kids causing trouble (and trying to fix it)
Middle grade realistic fiction with heart and humor
Brother-sister rivalry that turns into unexpected teamwork
School pranks, YouTube dreams, and laugh-out-loud disasters
Stories about friendship, redemption, and learning when to stand up for yourself
As the prank war builds toward its wild finale, Eli learns that being a prankster isn't just about being clever-it's about knowing when to flip the story, when to protect the people who matter most, and when to turn enemies into uneasy allies.
Will Eli and Katie manage to outwit their rivals, expose the truth, and finally go viral for the right reasons? Or will the prank war spin out of control one last time?
The Prank Wars: Going Viral is more than just a comedy-it's a story about family, friendship, and the courage to laugh even when the joke is on you. With quick chapters, witty dialogue, and plenty of absurd mishaps, it's a perfect choice for reluctant readers, classroom read-alouds, or anyone who believes a good prank makes for a great story.
If your reader loves funny middle grade books, sibling rivalry, or high-energy stories that end with both laughter and heart, this is one book you don't want to miss.
Get ready for pranks, puzzles, and a prank war that goes way beyond the backyard. Because once the videos start rolling... there's no going back.
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