Blaze Union and the Puddin' Head Schools
Blaze Union and the Puddin' Head Schools
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A gloriously absurd dystopian adventure with a spark of hope.
Welcome to Island Nation, where schools have become literal battlegrounds between spoon-wielding Puddin' Heads and revenge-hungry Sweeties. And don't even get us started on "large hand" discrimination-the 50% of students with above-average-sized hands are treated like second-class citizens. At the helm of this madness is the supreme prime minister, a power-crazed leader whose obsession with his tiny hands is only rivaled by his desire to keep schools in utter chaos. His insecurity fuels a mountain of absurd rules, but no one dares question his authority-until now.
Meet Blaze Union, a fiery 14-year-old Puddin' Head student who is expelled after a Sweetie ambush and for the crime of playing guitar and soccer with hands deemed "too big" by MegaCorp standards. But Blaze isn't about to back down. Instead, she embarks on a mission to crush the Sweeties, lead the nation's schools, and ignite a revolution to free students and teachers from delusional leaders. With a sarcastic, no-nonsense teacher narrator and a team of rebellious students by her side, Blaze's fight for change gains serious momentum.
But success comes at a price. As Blaze rises through the ranks, she faces bigger challenges, more dangerous enemies, and astounding offers that test her resolve, blurring the line between friend and foe. With every victory or shocking loss, she's forced to ask herself: Who's the real villain? Can Blaze handle the pressure of leadership at the highest level, reshaping the future of education-or will her revolution spiral out of control, plunging the nation's schools into even deeper chaos?
Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed adventure filled with absurd schools, epic showdowns, unforgettable soccer matches, and a fight for freedom like no other. And don't forget your spoon helmet-you'll need it.
Mark Twain Book Award (Humor/Satire), Finalist
What Readers Are Saying:
"A silly and entertaining romp through a Neverland of memorable characters and wild adventures."
"A fantastic, much-needed laugh at ourselves... a romp that parallels our own absurd society."
"The absurdity is over-the-top... if you like extreme satire, this is for you."
"A humorous yet thought-provoking look at the quirks and absurdities of modern education."
"Hilarious... A must read."
Author: W. T. Kosmos
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wise Wit Press, LLC
Published: 06/15/2023
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.91d
ISBN: 9798988315117
Audience: Young Adult
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