Secret of Bombastic Bertha and the Bamboozles

Josh is bored—that is, until he discovers the magic of drawing in three-dimensional. But somehow things get out of control in the secret world he creates, along with Worm and Penny. In fact, the ultimate survival of the Ferkle civilization is threatened by the elusive Bamboozles, led by the notorious Bombastic Bertha. Are the Ferkles doomed to utter destruction? Will Josh’s imagination get the best of him? “Join Josh, Worm, and Penny as they pop in and out of their 3-D pencil-drawn mural!” writes Mark Kistler—Emmy-winning creator of the “Imagination Station”—in the book’s foreword. “Travel through a land of magical valleys, mountains, and jungles, all while meeting an extraordinary cast of unforgettable characters.” Secret of Bombastic Bertha and the Bamboozles is the first book in Marianne McKnight’s junior fiction series, “Secret Worlds.” Preteens, ages 8-11, will be drawn into the fast-paced story that sparkles with adventure, humor, and a touch of mystery.