How did he manage to listen and learn everything the teacher had been saying while he was also somehow miles away on beach that he visited last summer? Tim Wessurp, aka Twerp, finds out that he is able to be in two different places at the same time while daydreaming during science class. This gift of ubiquity would further lead him to three strange but risky adventures: his encounter with the wisps of fiendish smoke aptly called Smokeys, an unnerving experience with Mourag the rag doll, and meeting the flat Nethites that need his help. The Weird and Wonderful Adventures of Tim Wessurp: Twerp is written by Derek Adie Flower.

Young protagonist Tim Wessurp, or Twerp, is simply lovable. He is curious, mischievous, smart but at times a clot, as his uncle would call him, like any other normal 13-year-old boy. Clearly his ubiquity gift makes him more accountable. I’m quite fond of his grumpy Uncle Oliver too, who makes mundane situations hilarious with his sharp tongue. Twerp’s chilling second adventure, involving his Aunt Gwen’s rag doll, Mourag, is the one that stands out the most for me. The scene where Twerp heard his aunt’s conversation with Mourag is brilliantly written, and frightening. As space travel is involved, Twerp’s third adventure would be a delight for sci-fi enthusiasts. The alien Nethites have an eerie, ghostly appearance, but their request for getting their proper bodies back is comical.

This is a YA sci-fi/fantasy fiction laced with entertaining, paranormal suspense. Along with its unique premise and flawless plot, Derek Adie Flower’s Twerp is humorous. Its highly readable prose strikes right at the heart of stories that excite both young and mature readers alike. The charm, the quirkiness, and the quiet originality of Twerp are greatly engaging to those of us who love the classic possibilities and styles of young adult literature.

What a ride it has been reading The Weird & Wonderful Adventures of Tim Wessurp: Twerp. It really was a great read and a great adventure to the final pages. I felt that I was transported to the middle of this tale and saw what the characters saw. I enjoyed them from the first page to the last. I think it is a wonderful style of writing that will really have readers turning pages with this refreshing kind of tale. Three different tales, all excellent stories, to keep you guessing and going to the end, comprise this book.

Twerp with The Smokeys is about a race of beings comprised of smoke that decide to take over humans and the world. Twerp discovers their plans and has to convince adults that they are all in danger. Twerp with The Rag Doll is about a man who creates dolls with souls that are adopted by rich people. All is well until one doll decides to create havoc and uses the guardian to get it done. Twerp with The Nethites is all about ghostly appearances that come from another planet and their problems. Being ghostly has cost them many things, as well as their planet.

The stories are very well thought out and entertaining. The talents the characters have are very interesting and not that common. It will be well liked by teens, preteens, and adults alike. Great job.