Jack knows a thing or two about having fun, even if his brilliant ideas usually end in total disaster. Launching himself across the yard in a homemade catapult? Sounds like the perfect afternoon! But when he starts hanging out with the wild and completely unpredictable Pagoda brothers, Jack has to figure out exactly where to draw the line between a hilarious prank and a terrible mistake. In this laugh-out-loud short story, Jack decides to take matters into his own hands to solve a tricky neighborhood problem, only to discover that his grand plan might just backfire in the messiest way possible. Packed with the kind of crazy playground antics and gross-out humor that will keep you grinning from ear to ear, this quick read perfectly captures the chaotic, funny reality of growing up. Get ready for a hilarious misadventure that leaves Jack with a very unexpected, and more than a little gross, souvenir!