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The 65-Storey Treehouse


Synopsis


The 65-Storey Treehouse is the fifth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations.

'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger Gang


Andy and Terry's amazing 65-Storey Treehouse used to be 52 stories, but they keep expanding!

Now it has a pet-grooming salon, a birthday room (where it's always your birthday, even when it's not), a room full of exploding eyeballs, a lollipop shop, a quicksand pit, an ant farm and a time machine . . . which is going to be really, really useful, since Terry messed up (again) and the treehouse just FAILED its safety inspection.

Join Andy and Terry on a whirlwind trip through time as they try to stop the treehouse from being demolished!

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Andy Griffiths (author), Terry Denton (illustrator)

Summary

Chapter 1: The 65-Storey Treehouse

The chapter introduces Andy and Terry, two friends who live in a treehouse. They decide to build an elaborate treehouse in the backyard of Andy's house, with 65 stories and various imaginative features.

Example: "Andy and Terry had built a fort in the backyard, but it was too small for their grand ambitions. They wanted something truly extraordinary, a treehouse that would reach for the clouds and be a wonder to behold."

Chapter 2: The Kitchen Catastrophe

The boys create a kitchen on the 37th floor of their treehouse but accidentally cause a massive food fight that spills out onto the lower floors.

Example: "They whipped up a batch of chocolate chip cookies, but the oven door flew open, sending cookies flying like miniature meteorites. They landed on the table, the floor, and even Andy's head."

Chapter 3: The Super Secret Spy Lair

Andy and Terry build a secret lair on the 52nd floor to spy on their neighbors. However, their mission fails when their gadgets malfunctions.

Example: "They installed a high-tech spy camera, but the lens kept fogging up. They tried disguising themselves as squirrels, but their tails kept falling off."

Chapter 4: The Wild West Adventure

The boys turn the 24th floor into a Wild West saloon, complete with cowboys, sheriffs, and a mechanical bull. Things go awry when the bull starts chasing them around the treehouse.

Example: "Andy and Terry dressed up as cowboys and roped their friend Jill into playing the saloon keeper. They had a grand ol' time, until the mechanical bull got loose and charged after them, its horns glinting dangerously."

Chapter 5: The Underwater Odyssey

The boys create a realistic underwater experience on the 12th floor, with a functioning pool, diving helmets, and animatronic sea creatures. However, the water supply malfunctions, leaving them stranded in a puddle.

Example: "Giant squid puppets tentacled around their legs, and phosphorescent jellyfish floated past their noses. But just as the adventure reached its peak, the pump stopped working, leaving them in a murky swamp."

Chapter 6: The Superhero Showdown

Andy and Terry team up with their friends to fight off an invading army of supervillains on the 65th floor. They use their own superpowers and gadgets to defeat the evil forces.

Example: "With lightning speed, they dodged laser beams and repulsed energy blasts. Terry unleashed his super-strength to throw a giant rubber ducky at the villains, sending them flying into the abyss."

Chapter 7: The Ultimate Treehouse Party

After their adventure, Andy and Terry throw a grand party in their treehouse to celebrate their victory and share their remarkable stories with the world. They invite all their friends and even some of the supervillains who turned good.

Example: "The treehouse was alive with laughter and music. The supervillains danced with the superheroes, while Andy and Terry basked in the glory of their extraordinary creation."