The Legend of Spud Murphy

This is a good book and it is about two kids named Marty and Will. They are bad. Their mom makes them go to the library so they won't do anything bad. But all of the kids know that the librarian has a spud gun under her counter. They are all scared of the librarian. When the Spud comes in she tells them that they have to stay on the carpet and can't step on the floor. Marty doesn't like to read, but one time he gets a book and he likes it and he finishes it. He tells Will to go get a book from the big people's section that is on the floor. Read the book so you know what happens next.

What a fun book! My 9 year old finished half of it yesterday and on a whim I snuck into his room and read it this morning with my coffee. Hilarious! Definitely a great boy book, but should be enjoyed by girls,too. Parents can read this out loud to reluctant readers and will enjoy it as much as their children (I know I did!). Thank you Mr. Colfer.

I was looking on-line at the library webpage and my Dad requested this book and the other on about the pirate's teeth. I read the one about the teeth because I like Pirates of the Caribbean and other stories like that. I didn't care for it. Then I read this one and begged my Dad to let me stay up so I could finish it.My Mom is a librarian so it was funny to hear about Spud Murphy the librarain with the potato gunand is a sneaky librian.This book shows the readers and the two boys (in the book)that reading can be fun and don't believe evrything you hear. So if you're a girl with nothing to read try this book out!!! - Rachel Balzano

I have two boys - my oldest is in third grade and is a capable reader but just does not like to pick up a book! This one book is the exception - he loved it and could not stop laughing - I highly recommend it for any 8+ year old boy. Even as a parent I thought it was an enjoyable and funny book to read. We just ordered his sequel to this book and have high hopes for it.

What a funny book! Marty and Will have been sent to the library because it is educational. They are horrified because they have heard the stories of Mrs. "Spud" Murphy, the librarian and her gas-powered spud gun. Their worst fears are confirmed when Marty tests the library limits by moving off the carpet in the children's section. "She appeared without a sound, like a ninja librarian." Her revenge is total and she wields her library stamps with flair. This will make a great read-aloud, I can hardly wait to hear the reaction to the stamp on Marty's arm. Boys, especially will enjoy it. It sounds like this is the first of a new series. Colfer is best know for his Artemis Fowl and fantasy books. His humor is always wonderful. It made me laugh out loud.