Average Boy's Above-Average Year

Bob Smiley

Summary

Come along with Average Boy, the longtime popular character from the Clubhouse magazine feature, "Adventures of Average Boy," in his hilarious journey through the school year. In this middle-grade fiction book, readers will follow Bob (Average Boy) and laugh at his antics as he seeks to set goals and reach them with varying success. One of his big goals is his youth group's yearlong challenge to stand up for God.


Enjoy the signature humor of Christian comedian Bob Smiley. Boys and girls, ages 8 to 12, love the funny stories as they learn important biblical lessons packed into every adventure. Families can also read the Devotions for Super Average Kids (book 1 and 2) and listen to The Official Average Boy Podcast.

Available since: 03/08/2022.

Print length: 176 pages.

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