Books published by publisher Farcical Press

Middle School Mayhem: Down with the Dance is the first book in this action-packed, hilarious series. Meet Austin Davenport, whose fabulous luck landed him on this earth only eleven short months after his brother, Derek, putting them in the same grade. While Austin's brain power is unmatched, it appears as if his brother got all the athletic gifts and the family butt-chin, meaning their parents love Derek more than Austin, or so it seems. Join Austin on his journey through the tumultuous waters of middle school as he navigates the swampy and undeodorized hallways and explores the depths of the cafeteria's seafood surprise. Oh, and someone is plotting to take down the Halloween Dance, the one that Austin has his sights set on, so he can take Sophie Rodriguez, a girl way out of his league, but who doesn't seem to know it. Can he stay one step ahead of the new principal who has it out for him? Will Austin figure out who the perpetrators are? Will he save the dance in time? Will he wear a diaper on a stakeout? This first in a planned series of twelve will have you ROFLing like you never have before. The funny and fast-paced nature of this series is meant for middle grade and early young adult readers. Beware! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones. Follow me on Amazon to get updates on my seven new releases in 2020! The Takedown (Book Six) January 15th, 2020Valentine’s Duh (Book Seven) February 14th, 2020The Comic Con (Book Eight) April 15th, 2020Election Misdirection (Book Nine) June 15th, 2020Education: Domestication (Book Ten) August 15th, 2020Class Tricked (Book Eleven) September 15th, 2020Graduation Detonation (Book Twelve) November 15th, 2020This book and series are a great fit for the following readers:4th grade boys4th grade girls5th grade boys5th grade girls6th grade boys6th grade girls7th grade boys7th grade girls8th grade boys8th grade girlsYoung adult readersFart joke enthusiastsReluctant readersKids who like reading diaries about dorks and/or wimpy kidsKids who like reading middle school stories

One book to rule them all...well, maybe that's a bit much, but still, this is super cool. Get the first four Middle School Mayhem stories in one book!This is not a boxed set with individual books. This is one big book filled with the first four stories of the series. See the individual story descriptions below! Down with the Dance- Meet Austin Davenport, whose fabulous luck landed him on this earth only eleven months after his brother, Derek, putting them in the same grade. Unfortunately, the brainy Austin did not get his brother's athletic gifts or the family butt-chin, meaning their parents love Derek more than Austin, or so it seems. Join Austin on his journey through the tumultuous waters of middle school while trying to save the Halloween Dance so he can take a girl way out of his league, but who doesn't seem to know it. Can he stay one step ahead of the new principal who has it out for him? Will Austin figure out who the perpetrators are? Will he save the dance in time? Will he wear a diaper on a stakeout? Santukkah!- Austin Davenport is back! With new characters and a new villain; the only guarantee is more mayhem! After his brother wins a big sports award, Austin is jealous and wants his time to shine in the spotlight. With the school holiday musical just around the corner, Austin wonders if he's good enough for the lead role but also scared he might fart during a solo. Amplifying the problem is a new kid in town: the golden-voiced, dark-hearted Randy Warblemacher, who will stop at nothing to destroy Austin's chances at fame and fortune, while attempting to steal his girlfriend in the process. The Science (Un)Fair-The stakes have never been higher for Austin, whose principal is salivating at the chance to get him expelled. To make matters worse, Randy Warblemacher, notorious cheater and Austin's chief nemesis, offers Austin a wager on the outcome of the science fair and it's an offer too good to refuse, but after a communication mix-up, the lovable underdog finds himself going head to head with his own girlfriend. Will the competition be too much for their relationship? Will Austin's design for a fart-suppression device save the environment and the institution of marriage by reducing toxic fume emissions by 40%? Or will his human catapult design transform long-distance travel, rendering the airline industry obsolete? Battle of the Bands Austin's world is forever changed when he learns that nerds have one chance to transform themselves into cool kids. And that's by starting a band. Complicating matters is Randy Warblemacher, already a popular kid (and Austin's nemesis), who starts his own band that overshadows Austin's. And then the battle is on! Join Austin and the gang as they search for and express their badditude. Will the nerds rise to superstardom? Will Austin split his leather pants and forever scar the youth of America?

Middle School Mayhem: Battle of the Bands Austin Davenport is back in the mayhemiest adventure yet! Austin's world is forever changed when he learns that nerds have one chance to transform themselves into cool kids. And that's by starting a band. When Austin and his crew get fed up at being even less popular than the kid in the marching band who wears his shoes on the wrong feet, they decide to take matters into their own hands. When Randy Warblemacher, already a popular kid (and Austin's nemesis) starts his own band that overshadows Austin's, the battle is on! And it's not just with Randy! Some of the area's best bands are in on the action: Goat Turd; 64 Farts, and Cold Sore are all looking to come out on top! Join Austin and the gang as they search for and express their badditude. Will the nerds rise to superstardom? Will fame and greed tear the band's friendship apart when half the band falls for the same girl? Will Austin's best friend, Ben, overcome his horrific stage fright? Will Austin split his leather pants and forever scar the youth of America? Middle School Mayhem: Battle of the Bands is the hilarious fourth installment in this planned twelve-book series. This fast-paced and gut-busting series is designed for middle grade and younger YA readers. Beware! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones.

Austin Davenport, love doctor or destroyer?The mayhem has multiplied! Love is in the air in Gopherville, but this ain't no mushy love story. It's an adventure of the heart with jokes of the fart.They say that mayhem can't buy love, but it can break it apart. Or at least they should say that, because with Valentine's Day rapidly approaching at Cherry Avenue Middle School, relationship trouble is brewing like a volcano about to erupt. When Austin and Sophie set their sights on winning Cupid's Cutest Couple Contest, a series of challenges and a secret admirer will put their relationship to the test. And they're not the only ones with their eyes on the love prize. Of course, Randy, Austin's chief nemesis, is down for the crown, but he's not the only one attempting to destroy everyone's favorite nerd and all that he holds dear.And that's not all. While Austin struggles to keep his relationship with Sophie afloat, he's forced to juggle a new job forced upon him by his friends and even a few teachers: love doctor. Yeah, he won't mess that up.Will Sophie's competitiveness break Saustin apart?Will Mr. Gifford finally find that special someone or will he create a love potion to ensnare Mrs. Funderbunk?Will Austin need a hazmat suit just to survive the clouds of body spray, perfume, and pheromones floating through the halls?Will this story end happily ever after? The only certainty in this one is mayhem and laughter.

Middle School Mayhem: Santukkah! Austin Davenport is back! With new characters and a new villain; the only guarantee is more mayhem! Middle School Mayhem: Santukkah! is the second installment of this planned twelve-book series. This fast-paced and gut-busting series is designed for middle grade and younger YA readers. After his brother wins a big sports award, Austin is jealous and wants his time to shine in the spotlight. With the school holiday musical just around the corner, Austin wonders if he's good enough for the lead role, but also scared he might fart during a solo. Amplifying the problem is a new kid in town: the golden-voiced, dark-hearted Randy Warblemacher, who will stop at nothing to destroy Austin's chances at fame and fortune, while attempting to steal his girlfriend in the process. Oh, and following the chaos from the Halloween Dance, Cherry Avenue's overbearing principal is gunning even harder than before to get Austin expelled. Will Austin win the lead and steal the show? Will he gain his parents' affection even though he doesn't have the family butt chin? Can he juggle all of the mayhem that middle school throws at him or will his klutzery destroy all that he holds dear? What are you waiting for? I'm not going to answer the questions for you. You have to read the book! I mean, seriously… Beware! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones.

It's time for Austin Davenport and his mayhem crew to grow up and take on some responsibility. Enter the Babybot 2000! This expertly-crafted, patent-pending, amazingly life-like infant robot can ruin your life for only $499 or three payments of blood, sweat, and tears. Lots of tears. Like more than you could possibly ever imagine. Both from the demon bot itself and its caregiver. Not sold just yet? Wait, there's more! Do you fall asleep too early? The Babybot 2000 will keep you up all night! Does your life lack excitement? This modern marvel does nothing the way it's designed to do, and just like a real baby, there's no users' guide, so your life will be an adventure! We guarantee it will drive you crazy, just like an infant would in real life! And you don't even have to pay for it to go to college. In Education: Domestication, Cherry Avenue Middle School goes baby crazy when the entire eighth grade is paired up in health class and given their own bouncing bundles of bot to love and care for. But things don't go quite as expected. I know, what else is new with this crew? The students get more than they bargained for and that's before they're told of the Baby Bonanza, a competition to put their domestic skills to the test.Will the Babybot make a mess of Austin and Sophie's relationship? Or just everywhere else?Has Randy cracked the Babybot code or is he cheating yet again?Will astronauts circling the earth hear the incessant cries of the Babybots from space?Join Austin and the rest of Nerd Nation as Cherry Avenue Middle School attempts to domesticate the wild, adolescent herd known as the eighth grade. Be forewarned. It's definitely a jungle in there.

Middle School Mayhem: The Science (Un)Fair Thanks for tuning your station to Nerd Nation! Austin Davenport returns in Middle School Mayhem: Science (Un)Fair, the third installment of a planned twelve-book series. And this time, he's playing for keeps. Whatever that means. But seriously though, the stakes have never been higher for Austin, whose principal is salivating at the chance to get him expelled. A new website that bashes the overbearing principal surfaces and after no investigation whatsoever, Austin is the one and only suspect. To make matters worse, Randy Warblemacher, notorious cheater and Austin's chief nemesis, offers Austin a wager on the outcome of the science fair and it's an offer too good to refuse, but after a communication mix-up, the lovable underdog finds himself going head to head with his own girlfriend. Will the competition be too much for their relationship? Will Austin's design for a fart-suppression device save the environment and the institution of marriage by reducing toxic fume emissions by 40%? Or will his human catapult design transform long-distance travel, rendering the airline industry obsolete? Will Austin be expelled for a crime he didn't commit? Can Austin beat Randy? Will Randy play fair (I know, dumb question.) What will Austin do when the love of his life, Sophie Rodriguez, gets caught up in a cheating scandal? Questions. Questions. Questions. To find the answers, join Austin Davenport as the misadventures and mayhem continue with nonstop laughs! The funny and fast-paced nature of this series is meant for middle grade and early young adult readers. Beware! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones.

Get ready for prime time in Gopherville! The political scene at Cherry Avenue Middle School heats up when some of your favorite (and least favorite) Gophers throw their hats in the ring to become the next eighth-grade president. It's a classic battle of good vs. evil with a whole lot of mayhem thrown in for good measure. And great laughs, of course.When Austin's arch nemesis, Randy Warblemacher, makes a power play that threatens to rock the vote, Austin, Sophie, and the crew attempt to persevere through election fraud and dirty politics. What's more, a new force rises, led by the evil, aspiring-First Lady, Regan Storm. The mayhem her Pretty Posse causes is downright ugly.Get ready for bumbling candidates, Calvin Conklin leading the debates, and a whole lot of mud slinging on the campaign trail. The power struggle is real!Will a clever ruse by the conniving Randy crush Nerd Nation once and for all?Is there a puppet master pulling all the strings behind the scenes?Will Sophie's thirst for power push Austin away?Will the cafeteria's revolting cuisine lead to an actual revolt?Who will rise to rule Cherry Avenue Middle School? Find out in Election Misdirection… it's mayhem for the masses!

From the wacky mind of C.T. Walsh, author of the Middle School Mayhem series, comes this hilarious new story!Every little girl dreams of her wedding day. It's a day filled with love, family and friends, great music and dancing, beautiful flowers, gourmet food, and even some smoochie smoochie. And this little girl's dream is no different…except that it's a nightmare! Horrified to learn that her father doesn't plan to walk her down the aisle until she's two hundred and fifty years old, the little girl attempts to imagine what her wedding day would look like (if she could see at all). And it's none too pretty! From the squeaks and creaks of her achy joints drowning out the band on the dance floor to the vat of makeup required to doll that wrinkly skin up, it's gonna take a dream team to end this bride's nightmare.It's unlikely you've ever read anything like this before! You'll laugh. You may cry. It's possible you may feel a bit queasy after seeing the bride's hairy legs. C.T.'s wife is still mad at him for that one. Even still, she recommends this funny and heart-felt story.

What happens when you combine middle school with medieval times? Medieval Mayhem happens, that's what! Medieval Mayhem is the fifth installment of a planned twelve-book series, Middle School Mayhem. And it just could be the best and funniest adventure yet! Austin Davenport is back as he travels back in time to battle his timeless nemesises for honor and glory. Well, sort of. When Austin is embarrassed by baby-faced villain, Randy Warblemacher, in front of the whole school, he decides to drop the gauntlet! And the upcoming Medieval Renaissance Fair is the perfect place for an epic showdown. The only problem? Your favorite nerd needs to transform into a knight! It's a game of thrones throw-down as all of Cherry Avenue Middle School's key players jostle and joust for power, fueled by greed, revenge, and some tasty roasted turkey legs. How can you pass up the prospect of epic sword battles, knightly chivalry, chilling betrayals, and a prison break? Oh, and there might also be a dragon and a kerfuffle with some less-than-chivalrous knights from the underworld. So, a regular ho-hum story… People should use the word kerfuffle more, don't you think? Join Austin and his crew on this legendary quest as they battle and "Huzzah!" their way through danger and those looking to destroy them…too dark? Well, it's an epic conflict between good and evil. What did you expect? Rainbows and unicorns? I mean, honestly… Beware! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones.

It's time for Austin Davenport and his mayhem crew to grow up and take on some responsibility. Enter the Babybot 2000! This expertly-crafted, patent-pending, amazingly life-like infant robot can ruin your life for only $499 or three payments of blood, sweat, and tears. Lots of tears. Like more than you could possibly ever imagine. Both from the demon bot itself and its caregiver. Not sold just yet? Wait, there's more! Do you fall asleep too early? The Babybot 2000 will keep you up all night! Does your life lack excitement? This modern marvel does nothing the way it's designed to do, and just like a real baby, there's no users' guide, so your life will be an adventure! We guarantee it will drive you crazy, just like an infant would in real life! And you don't even have to pay for it to go to college. In Education: Domestication, Cherry Avenue Middle School goes baby crazy when the entire eighth grade is paired up in health class and given their own bouncing bundles of bot to love and care for. But things don't go quite as expected. I know, what else is new with this crew? The students get more than they bargained for and that's before they're told of the Baby Bonanza, a competition to put their domestic skills to the test.Will the Babybot make a mess of Austin and Sophie's relationship? Or just everywhere else?Has Randy cracked the Babybot code or is he cheating yet again?Will astronauts circling the earth hear the incessant cries of the Babybots from space?Join Austin and the rest of Nerd Nation as Cherry Avenue Middle School attempts to domesticate the wild, adolescent herd known as the eighth grade. Be forewarned. It's definitely a jungle in there.

Cherry Avenue Middle School ain't big enough for the two of them. With the dust still settling from the epic medieval mayhem that took place at the Medieval Renaissance Fair, Principal/Emperor Buthaire strikes back, revealing a secret plan he had been working on since the first day that he and Austin met. And it's his hardest-hitting plan yet. We're talking hard hitting like a Taco Tuesday fart. With extra spice. The effects of the devious principal's evil plan manifest in soul-crushing fashion, creating a deep divide within Cherry Avenue Middle School. Austin and his crew decide that it has to end. And in the only way they know how. By creating mayhem. We're talking lots of it. Like, never-before-seen amounts of mayhem. If you are not yet aware, there will be mayhem. There will be stink bombs, rodents, a whole host of devious pranks, and a teleporting ghost? That's just weird. Or is it? Yes, it is. But some people deserve to be haunted. Will Austin risk it all, including getting expelled, to take down the system? Will a secret agent betray him? Will everyone make it out alive from the school's mayhemiest food fight ever? The Takedown is sure to entertain and excite as Austin and Principal Buthaire have an epic showdown that will result in one of them leaving Cherry Avenue Middle School forever. Is that epic enough for you? Warning! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones.Follow me on Amazon to find out about all my new releases! The remaining six books in Middle School Mayhem are all due out in 2020!