Fake Mustache

Angleberger, T. (2012). Fake Mustache. New York: Amulet Books. Casper gets the mustache that he has desired the Heidelberg Handlebar #7. When Casper dons on the mustache he realizes he has special powers and can convince others to do as he says. These special powers help Fako Mustacho take over the world and it is up to Lenny to stop him. Lenny acquires the help of television star Jodie O’Rodeo to stop Casper. Lenny is the only one in the world that can see through Fako Mustacho’s disguise and it is up to him and his side kick to stop him from his mission. Angleberger uses unique word choices that offer students an opportunity to analyze word choice. They are also able to decipher the tone of text based on word choice they’ve selected. Related books: Double Dog Dare by Lisa Graff, The Power of the Parasite (Squish, #3) by Jennifer L. Holm, and Mr. and Mrs. Bunny—Detectives Extraordinaire! (The Bunny's #1) by Polly Horvath.