Jeremy Bender vs. the Cupcake Cadets

Jeremy Bender vs. the Cupcake Cadets is a laugh-out-loud chapter book about two sixth-grade boys, Jeremy and Slater, who find themselves in a sticky situation after Jeremy accidentally damages his father's beloved boat. Desperate to fix it before Dad finds out, they devise a scheme to win prize money from a local model sailboat contest, only to discover it's sponsored by the Cupcake Cadets and only open to girls. What follows is a humorous adventure of disguise, botched camping trips, and navigating the world of badges and frosting. This book explores themes of responsibility, friendship, and the challenges of honesty, all wrapped in a lighthearted, comedic package. It's perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy situational humor and stories about unlikely heroes.

When sixth-grader Jeremy needs money to repair the damage he did to his father's boat, he and his best friend dress up as girls and infiltrate the Cupcake Cadet troop in an attempt to win prize money in the Windjammer Whirl model sailboat contest. When sixth-grader Jeremy Bender damages his father's prized boat and needs to come up with a lot of money to get it repaired, he and his best friend dress up as girls and infiltrate the Cupcake Cadet troop in an attempt to win the Windjammer Whirl model sailboat contest, and the prize money that comes with it.