The Kid Next Door and Other Headaches: Stories about Adam Joshua

Adam Joshua is a slob; Nelson is terribly neat. Adam Joshua loves dogs; Nelson prefers fish. Superman is Adam Joshua's favorite super hero; Nelson isn't quite sure he believes in super heroes at all. But despite the fact that they don't always understand each other, Nelson and Adam Joshua are Best Friends!They share lots of good things -- including a wonderful tree house -- and they share their troubles, too. When Nelson's horrible cousin, Cynthia, shows up for a visit, Adam Joshua and Nelson decide it's War! -- even if the last kid who dared cross Cynthia is still looking for his teeth. Pow!!Janice Lee Smith's Adam Joshua is growing up, still facing life in his own special way, and Dick Gackenbach's drawings highlight this lovable kid's unique approach to the complexities of life.Smith, Janice Lee is the author of 'The Kid Next Door and Other Headaches: Stories about Adam Joshua' with ISBN 9780060257934 and ISBN 0060257938.