In this fast-paced mystery novel, Christopher Paul Curtis introduces two very curious boys and their gigantic dog which take readers along on their zany adventure. The humorous adventure to discover and protect a rare quadrillion dollar bill unravels through an amusing writing style, intriguing characters, and an unforgettable plot. Readers will surely be caught up in this innovative story and be rewarded with plenty of laughter. ( )

A quick read. A mysterious and yet fun passed adventure that had me wanting to find out what happened to Mr. Cheeky

So cleaver with words and a great laugh! ( )

The book was very entertaining and filled with suspense, mystery, and humor. Steven's relationship with his parents is portrayed perfectly as if it was real-life.
Reading Connection:
- Have student read about different presidents that are on certain coins/dollars
- Share stories about the making of money.
Social Studies/History Connection:
- Abraham Lincoln is on the $5 bill
- George Washington is on the $1 bill
- Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill
- Alexander Hamilton is on the $10 bill
- Thomas Jefferson is on the $2 bill
- Andrew Jackson is on the $20 bill
- U.S. Gran is on the $50 bill
- William McKinley is on the $500 bill
- Grover Cleveland is on the $1,000 bill
- James Madison is on the $5,000 bill
- Salmon P. Chase is on the $10,000 bill
- Woodrow Wilson is on $100,000 bill

What an imagination! The names and the characters to some people are fictional; but growing up with this authors sister... a lot of the name used were/are actual people in Flint. Another long read yet humorous. Reminds me of the Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat that gang. They were a special group of little boys with out-of-this-world imaginations. Steven, Russell, waterfalls ...Mr. Chickee ( )