"Fast-paced and sure to entertain young readers." - Wisconsin Writers Association Pudge straps in for the ride of his life! Thrill-seeker Pudge Amazon has one goal at the town carnival—to brave the Death Spiral, the scariest ride ever. But when a classmate goes missing, he must search the nearby woods to find her and get back to the carnival before it shuts down for the year. Winding trails, eerie lights, and a mysterious cat lead Pudge and his friends deeper into the darkness. When they encounter creatures more terrifying than any carnival ride, Pudge must summon all his courage to make a daring rescue. John Krause's middle-grade book, Pudge Amazon and the Death Spiral , incorporates a wacky cast of characters sure to intrigue young readers. When one of Pudge's classmates disappears from a local carnival, Pudge and his other friends are determined to find her. Their search takes them deep into a forest inhabited by individuals, wearing odd masks, who attempt to thwart the friends' mission. Pudge's group relies on their wits and trickery to rescue their missing friend and return safely to the carnival. The author injects humor throughout the story through the dialogue and antics of the various characters. . . .the book is fast-paced and sure to entertain young readers. --Wisconsin Writers Association