Jasper John Dooley: You’re in Trouble

In Caroline Adderson's early chapter book, Jasper John Dooley faces temptation when he accidentally receives a can of Torpedo High Energy Drink from a vending machine instead of apple juice. Despite warnings from his parents about sugary and caffeinated drinks, Jasper can't resist taking a sip. The drink's sweetness and caffeine lead him to misbehave, and he struggles to regain control. The book humorously explores Jasper's battle between the thrill of misbehavior and the consequences of his choices, offering lessons on personal responsibility and decision-making. After soccer practice, Jasper accidentally chooses the wrong drink from the vending machine. It's fizzy and syrupy and tastes so so good, but Jasper knows it's so so Bad. He sneaks some sips on the way home, then hides it in the fridge. That evening, Jasper has so much energy that he can't sleep. The next morning, he feels awful, but for the rest of the week, Jasper can't stop himself from sneaking sips of the Bad drink and doing more and more Bad things. He bends the rules at soccer, gets his best friend in trouble at school and lands himself in a Very Embarrassing situation. Will Jasper's secret drink be discovered? Will he be Bad for the rest of his life?