Get ready for a completely crazy and unforgettable year. It is 1938, and five year old Tomie is about to have his life turned upside down. His family is finally building their dream house at 26 Fairmount Avenue, but a massive hurricane suddenly hits the town and throws everything into chaos. Meanwhile, Tomie is having hilarious adventures of his own. He gets into trouble for eating a box of chocolate that definitely was not candy, causes a huge scene at the movie theater while watching Snow White, and boldly tries to skip kindergarten entirely because they refuse to teach him how to read yet. Based on the author's real childhood memories, this funny, heartwarming chapter book gives young readers a perfect window into a mischievous boy's life growing up with a loud and loving family.