When pineapple cheesecakes start disappearing from the world’s only Pineapple Cheesecake Factory across town, Crosley, a zany red crocodile, enlists the help of young John Degraffenreidt to straighten things out. In this adventure-fantasy, the unlikely pair sneaks out of John’s house by becoming invisible, thanks to the I-ain’t-here doodad Crosley uses from the bunch of whatchamacallits hanging on his belt.On the way to the subway they get better acquainted, and John finds out the wacky reason Crosley is red, and also what happens if he gets any water on him. They get on the Night Folks Limited train and ride all the way to the Cheesecake Factory where they meet the giant manager, Big Foot Mae.There is danger ahead, but the Night Buddies must stay with their “Program” (the Night Buddies word for Adventure) if the world’s supply of pineapple cheesecakes counts for anything. And it surely does, especially to Crosley who is totally goofy about the things and never seems to get his fill.

MY THOUGHTS:

NIGHT BUDDIES AND THE PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE SCARE by Sands Hetherington is a wonderful story of Crosley,a red crocodile,and John Degraffenreidt,his friend. Cheesecake is missing from the Cheesecake Factory and must find out why and by who.This is a fantasy-adventure,with danger,and a pair of enjoyable characters who are very entertaining.Any young reader will enjoy this story,as well as grandparents,who will love to share with their youngsters. With a red Crocodile,a young boy with invisibility,and Big Foot Mae,the giant Cheesecake Factory manager, how could you go wrong. A must read! Received for an honest review from the publisher. Details can be found at Dune Buggy Press,the author’s website,and My Book Addiction and More.

RATING: 5

HEAT RATING: NONE(Juvenile/Chapter Book)

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More