My Life as Crocodile Junk Food

The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle #4

by Bill Myers

Chased by thieves through roaring rapids, over a killer waterfall, and into the hands of primitive jungle natives! This isn't exactly what Dad had in mind when he took his son on a missions trip to the South American rain forest. But he should have known better. After all, we are talking about Wally-If-Anything-Can-Go-Wrong-It-Will McDoogle. My Life as Crocodile Junk Food keeps readers laughing as Wally stumbles into a whole new set of impossible (and man-eating) predicaments . . . Until he finally understands the need and joy of sharing Jesus Christ with others.

Genres: Humor, Fiction, Christian, Christian Fiction, Middle Grade, Childrens, Juvenile

Mass Market Paperback

First published July 1, 1993

About the author

Bill Myers was born into a Christian home, and although as a child he became bored with Christianity, he decided at the University of Washington quote, to "make God my boss." Ironically, at the University his worst subject was writing. He claims to have prayed, and said that he would be able to do anything for God, except write. Even so, he has become a prominent Christian writer, and has a large amount of successful books and films to his credit.

Reviews

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read some of these books when I was a kid, but, I didn't exactly understand them. Now that I'm an adult, I find that these books have moral lessons that even those who are past childhood need to hear. The cover makes this look cute, and it is, to a degree, but it also shines a light on exactly what mission work is, and what missionaries in foreign nations are up against. As Wally learns a lesson in this book, so will most readers...regardless of age.

[Stephen David Munley]

I found this book pithy and entertaining as a first time reader in my twenties. It is still fun and challenging, even if a bit childish and predictable.

[Kyle Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious, goofy, and then BAM! Hits you with some extremely heavy subject matter. It might have been too scary for me as a kid, but I would have loved the humor and the heart. I'm thiiiis close to giving it a perfect rating.

[Luis MacDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any other great adventure. I have to recommend this to kids!

[Alexys Eisenhour · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite so far! So much adventure and so much symbolism!!

[Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definately an action packed story, a little intense at times (my 7 year old got a little touchy when they were describing the practices of the Indian tribe and the topic of sacrifices) but I think it definately made an impression. I personally found it a little condescending in how it explained other cultures (although I suppose that's the point since its geared at why and how we spread the word of God to those who don't know Him).
Not sure if my son will want to read all the books in the series or not!

[Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one. It seemed a bit mature for its intended audience, which is probably why I liked it more. Although if I'd read this when I was 12, I might have felt that mind expanding numbness that generally follows learning something outrageously shocking. As an adult, however, it seemed rather tame.

[Cheyenne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is a bit more for the older ones! it is funny but real serious at the ending! It really makes you think and want to cry!

[Zachary Stroven · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am learning to share about God and Jesus.

[Cheyenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really funny

[TransparentFilter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book wrapped around deep subject matter.