Wortle-be is disgusting. He gorvantulizes his food, frimbulates his teeth, and loves nothing more than making kids act badly.

But what is his weakness?

With invisible disguise, the Wortle whispers his lies - and children who don't recognize his tricks will find themselves becoming Wortle bait.

Can two friends figure out how to defeat him?

A delightfully grim, surprisingly wise narrative poem about kindness, peer influence, and the power of recognizing when something - or someone - is pulling your strings.

Perfect for read-aloud adventures (ages 5-8) and confident independent readers who love wordplay (ages 7-10).