Q. What’s the definition of Barftastic?

A. Amazing times fantastic plus unbelievable. Squared.

Fifth grader Louie Burger figures that with a goofy name like his, he must be destined to be a king of comedy like his idol Lou Lafferman. One huge problem: he has stage fright. With the school talent show coming up, Louie’s wondering if now is his moment to kill (that’s comedian talk for “make actual people laugh”). And maybe, if he brings down the house, he’ll win back his former best friend Nick—who seems to be turning into one of those annoying sporty types—and fend off his dad’s home-improvement obsession. Barftrocious!

Four lucky winners will receive a copy of The Barftastic Life of Louie Burger by Jenny Meyerhoff, illustrated by Jason Week (FSG, June) and one grand prize winner will receive a Barftastic Backpack of Boredom Busters (great for summer reading programs!) filled with joke items including a whoopee cushion, a rubber chicken, Groucho glasses, and more, plus a copy of the book and a T-shirt. To enter, send an email to BarftasticGiveaway@gmail.com with your name, shipping address, and email address. Email entries must be received by midnight (PDT) on May 15, 2013. Winners will be selected in a random drawing on May 16  and notified via email. One entry per person; prizes will only be shipped to U.S. addresses.