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Timmy Failure #6
The Cat Stole My Pants
In the sixth book in Stephan Pastis's hilarious series, Timmy is being threatened and must rely on his new partner to solve the mystery and possibly save his life!
Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't take a vacation. And because Total has fled to Cuba seeking political asylum, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's nephew Emilio. Meanwhile, a surprise newcomer shows up in Timmy's life and, as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.
Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't take a vacation. And because Total has fled to Cuba seeking political asylum, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's nephew Emilio. Meanwhile, a surprise newcomer shows up in Timmy's life and, as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published April 25, 2017
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About the author
Stephan Pastis
90 books444 followersStephan Pastis was born in 1968 and raised in San Marino, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1989 with a degree in political science. Although he had always wanted to be a syndicated cartoonist, Pastis realized that the odds of syndication were slim, so he entered UCLA Law School in 1990 and became an attorney instead. He practiced law in the San Francisco Bay area from 1993 to 2002. While an attorney, he began submitting various comic strip concepts to all of the syndicates, and, like virtually all beginning cartoonists, got his fair share of rejection slips. Then, in 1997, he began drawing Pearls Before Swine, which he submitted to the syndicates in mid-1999. In December, 1999, he signed a contract with United.
Pearls Before Swine debuted in newspapers in January, 2002, and Pastis left his law practice in August of that year. Pearls Before Swine was nominated in 2003, 2004 and 2007 as "Best Newspaper Comic Strip" by the National Cartoonists Society (NCS) and won the award in 2004 and 2007. Pastis lives with his family in Northern California.
Pearls Before Swine debuted in newspapers in January, 2002, and Pastis left his law practice in August of that year. Pearls Before Swine was nominated in 2003, 2004 and 2007 as "Best Newspaper Comic Strip" by the National Cartoonists Society (NCS) and won the award in 2004 and 2007. Pastis lives with his family in Northern California.
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April 23, 2017
4 STARS!!!
This one was definitely funnier than the last 3. I enjoyed the introduction to some new characters and the mysteries that were thrown at Timmy during this story. Total is my spirit animal and I just want a polar bear as a side-kick right this second. If you're looking for mystery books with a severely unreliable main character and full of comedy, go on ahead and pick this series up. It's a fun ride. :)
Book Thoughts video for this book will be up on my channel this week!
I was sent the entire series by Candle Wick Press for an honest review. All opinions and feels are my own. :)
- Richard
This one was definitely funnier than the last 3. I enjoyed the introduction to some new characters and the mysteries that were thrown at Timmy during this story. Total is my spirit animal and I just want a polar bear as a side-kick right this second. If you're looking for mystery books with a severely unreliable main character and full of comedy, go on ahead and pick this series up. It's a fun ride. :)
Book Thoughts video for this book will be up on my channel this week!
I was sent the entire series by Candle Wick Press for an honest review. All opinions and feels are my own. :)
- Richard
August 7, 2017
I love to see some growth in Timmy. Quite a few surprises here.
April 4, 2019
امتیازی که به این کتاب میدم برای نسخهی ترجمهشدهست
خود کتاب خیلی خوب و بانمکه (البته بیشتر برای بزرگترها نه بچهها؛ بهخصوص در فرهنگ ما)
اما خیلی بده که ۶ جلدش ترجمه شده و هیچکس نیومده به درازنویسی و شکستهنویسی بیقاعده و ساختار انگلیسی جملهها در ترجمه ایراد بگیره
جالبه که کتاب ویراستار هم داشته
چی بگه آخه آدم
خود کتاب خیلی خوب و بانمکه (البته بیشتر برای بزرگترها نه بچهها؛ بهخصوص در فرهنگ ما)
اما خیلی بده که ۶ جلدش ترجمه شده و هیچکس نیومده به درازنویسی و شکستهنویسی بیقاعده و ساختار انگلیسی جملهها در ترجمه ایراد بگیره
جالبه که کتاب ویراستار هم داشته
چی بگه آخه آدم
June 25, 2017
A new sidekick and location do nothing to impair the quality or slow down the action. It feels a bit pompous to say so about a children's book, but Timmy is more nuanced, fragile, and real than many protagonists in more serious, adult oriented literature.
February 1, 2018
The book I finished reading is called timmy failure the cat stole my pants by Stephen pasts.This book is about the main character timmy failure and his unpaid intern Emilio empanada go around kew west Florida on a hunt for treasure.He went on his mother and his step dad on there honey moon.Timmy and Emilio go around with there detective business.They go around key west in search of a treasure and trying to solve mysteries.Overall this book is about mystery.I recommend this book to people who like mystery.
April 4, 2022
The transition from 5 to 6 was very smooth and it still felt like a continuation of five for a while until they introduced a new character. After about page 100 it felt like the storyline was being drug on. I enjoyed the ending because it was kind of unexpected but it was a very middle of the pack book.
November 11, 2022
This is the only one I've read of the series so far. The drawings were very funny, simple and skillfully done. Children's imagination and feelings included.
June 7, 2017
I've read all of these and find them hilarious!
June 19, 2019
I think the theme of this book is that things can change unexpectedly. Because things did.
August 11, 2021
Oh my little Timmy you're too precious...
May 22, 2017
A sweet installment.
March 26, 2025
Brilliant read it in one day and Timmy was idiotic (as always) and his dumbness kept me laughing the whole way through
May 6, 2017
Funnier and smarter than Wimpy Kid, amusing for adults and totally bonkers!
I love Timmy, I mean - he's a rather rude, self-opinionated, know-it-all, arrogant boy, caught up in his own fantasies. But what's not to like?!
It's hilarious really, how ridiculous Timmy can be. In this entry into the series, Timmy has been forced to go on honeymoon with his mother and 'Doorman Dave' (and Dave's nephew), and he soon comes to believe that someone is threatening him. And not just the killer chickens running rampant. And not including the cat that has stolen his trousers (here called 'pants' as it's an American book).
There are a lot of jokes that will fly over the heads of the target market (after visiting Ernest Hemingway's house, a lot of chapter titles use play-on-words of his book titles), but this is sparky and lively, and while Timmy isn't the ultimate hero, he does have a very human core though he doesn't really let his feelings show - it's often what Timmy DOESN'T say that allows you to feel sympathy for him.
The style of the book is incredibly kid-friendly, even reluctant readers won't object to the large and inviting font, regular comic-style pictures, crossings-out, letters, and chatty tone. I've lent this series out (public/school libraries) to both primary and secondary aged students (aged 9-14) and they've all had a good experience. It has more depth that you might expect, with implied feelings and unspoken thoughts that a younger reader might not pick up on, but an older reader will intuitively sense. It can work on different levels.
Good old Total, Timmy's polar bear partner makes a welcome return, I feel great sympathy for Timmy's long-suffering mother, and even his enemy (I won't mention her name just in case Timmy reads this and crosses it all out!) is here again.
It only took me a couple of hours to read, if that, and a younger reader won't take long either. I just love this series, there's more to it than many other series that seem similar, and it's smart as well as funny. One to recommend to a wide range of ages and interests, especially those struggling to engage with reading who need something accessible and humorous.
With thanks to Walker Books for the advance reading copy.
I love Timmy, I mean - he's a rather rude, self-opinionated, know-it-all, arrogant boy, caught up in his own fantasies. But what's not to like?!
It's hilarious really, how ridiculous Timmy can be. In this entry into the series, Timmy has been forced to go on honeymoon with his mother and 'Doorman Dave' (and Dave's nephew), and he soon comes to believe that someone is threatening him. And not just the killer chickens running rampant. And not including the cat that has stolen his trousers (here called 'pants' as it's an American book).
There are a lot of jokes that will fly over the heads of the target market (after visiting Ernest Hemingway's house, a lot of chapter titles use play-on-words of his book titles), but this is sparky and lively, and while Timmy isn't the ultimate hero, he does have a very human core though he doesn't really let his feelings show - it's often what Timmy DOESN'T say that allows you to feel sympathy for him.
The style of the book is incredibly kid-friendly, even reluctant readers won't object to the large and inviting font, regular comic-style pictures, crossings-out, letters, and chatty tone. I've lent this series out (public/school libraries) to both primary and secondary aged students (aged 9-14) and they've all had a good experience. It has more depth that you might expect, with implied feelings and unspoken thoughts that a younger reader might not pick up on, but an older reader will intuitively sense. It can work on different levels.
Good old Total, Timmy's polar bear partner makes a welcome return, I feel great sympathy for Timmy's long-suffering mother, and even his enemy (I won't mention her name just in case Timmy reads this and crosses it all out!) is here again.
It only took me a couple of hours to read, if that, and a younger reader won't take long either. I just love this series, there's more to it than many other series that seem similar, and it's smart as well as funny. One to recommend to a wide range of ages and interests, especially those struggling to engage with reading who need something accessible and humorous.
With thanks to Walker Books for the advance reading copy.
May 25, 2017
Timmy and his family head to Key West, FL after his mother marries Doorman Dave. While there Timmy struggles to deal with the changes to his family and resents having to spend time with Doorman Dave's nephew Emilio, but before long finds himself in the thick of a new case. Adopting Emilio as an unpaid intern, Timmy stirs up trouble trying to track down who is sending him mysterious notes.
When Timmy meets up with his biological father to talk, Timmy walks away feeling pretty bad about it and takes a few moments to talk feelings with Emilio.
I LOVE the humor in this series and the moments in which readers get a glimpse at some of the issues Tommy struggles with are very well done. Glad to read the ending as a guarantee of another Timmy Failure book!
Highly recommended for grades 3-5.
When Timmy meets up with his biological father to talk, Timmy walks away feeling pretty bad about it and takes a few moments to talk feelings with Emilio.
I LOVE the humor in this series and the moments in which readers get a glimpse at some of the issues Tommy struggles with are very well done. Glad to read the ending as a guarantee of another Timmy Failure book!
Highly recommended for grades 3-5.
September 12, 2017
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Kinney, 2004) is a juvenile series by American author, Stephan Pastis, about a young boy who believes he is the world’s greatest detective. A series that is continually growing, the sixth Timmy Failure story is now available for fans and new readers. Subtitled The Cat Stole My Pants, Timmy Failure embarks on an adventure of mystery and crime solving whilst getting himself into all sorts of mischief.
Emulating both real and fictional detectives, Timmy has established his own agency, Failure, Inc., of which he is the sole employee after the flight of his (imaginary) ex-business partner, Total the polar bear, who is currently seeking political asylum in Cuba. Unfortunately, Timmy has been forced to join his mother and Doorman Dave on their honeymoon in Key West, Florida, along with Doorman Dave’s nephew, Emilio.
“Crime doesn’t take a holiday. Neither does greatness.” Determined to continue solving crimes, Timmy hires Emilio as an unpaid intern and sets off searching for crimes, greatly over exaggerating every little piece of “evidence” he finds. However, it soon appears that someone is out to get Timmy and he, along with Emilio, is determined to find out whom.
Timmy is a melodramatic, unconventional child with a large ego and is constantly getting told off. From annoying adults to having his pants stolen by a polydactyl cat – or so he claims – there is no end to the hilarious situations he causes.
The cat that stole Timmy’s pants only makes a brief appearance in the book, therefore the subtitle is more to attract the attention of young readers with its silliness rather than be suggestive of a certain storyline.
Despite his grand claims, Timmy is not a very good detective and a lot of his unsolved crimes have been invented by his overactive imagination. This adds to the humour because, although he seems like an intelligent child, his ideas are completely silly.
Adorned with childish drawings and diagrams, Timmy Failure narrates the story from his subjective point of view, inflating his successes and blaming any failure on poor Emilio. No one takes Timmy seriously, which is something many of the target readers may appreciate, although they should also understand how futile Timmy’s attempts are at being a detective.
The storyline is not particularly clear until the final chapters of the book. Up until that moment, the book is full of disastrous, imaginary detective endeavours that prove Timmy to be nothing more than an annoying, inventive boy.
Some of the language may be above children’s reading capabilities, however, the humour is directly on their level. Whereas an adult may not find the idea of a cat stealing someone’s pants amusing, a child would find that hysterical.
There is no reason to read the Timmy Failure books in order, so if you, like me, read book six first, there is no problem. The stories are particularly aimed at young boys and will hopefully encourage the demographic to start reading more. Whilst it may not be a great feat of literature, it is a good enough introduction to the world of books.
For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Kinney, 2004) is a juvenile series by American author, Stephan Pastis, about a young boy who believes he is the world’s greatest detective. A series that is continually growing, the sixth Timmy Failure story is now available for fans and new readers. Subtitled The Cat Stole My Pants, Timmy Failure embarks on an adventure of mystery and crime solving whilst getting himself into all sorts of mischief.
Emulating both real and fictional detectives, Timmy has established his own agency, Failure, Inc., of which he is the sole employee after the flight of his (imaginary) ex-business partner, Total the polar bear, who is currently seeking political asylum in Cuba. Unfortunately, Timmy has been forced to join his mother and Doorman Dave on their honeymoon in Key West, Florida, along with Doorman Dave’s nephew, Emilio.
“Crime doesn’t take a holiday. Neither does greatness.” Determined to continue solving crimes, Timmy hires Emilio as an unpaid intern and sets off searching for crimes, greatly over exaggerating every little piece of “evidence” he finds. However, it soon appears that someone is out to get Timmy and he, along with Emilio, is determined to find out whom.
Timmy is a melodramatic, unconventional child with a large ego and is constantly getting told off. From annoying adults to having his pants stolen by a polydactyl cat – or so he claims – there is no end to the hilarious situations he causes.
The cat that stole Timmy’s pants only makes a brief appearance in the book, therefore the subtitle is more to attract the attention of young readers with its silliness rather than be suggestive of a certain storyline.
Despite his grand claims, Timmy is not a very good detective and a lot of his unsolved crimes have been invented by his overactive imagination. This adds to the humour because, although he seems like an intelligent child, his ideas are completely silly.
Adorned with childish drawings and diagrams, Timmy Failure narrates the story from his subjective point of view, inflating his successes and blaming any failure on poor Emilio. No one takes Timmy seriously, which is something many of the target readers may appreciate, although they should also understand how futile Timmy’s attempts are at being a detective.
The storyline is not particularly clear until the final chapters of the book. Up until that moment, the book is full of disastrous, imaginary detective endeavours that prove Timmy to be nothing more than an annoying, inventive boy.
Some of the language may be above children’s reading capabilities, however, the humour is directly on their level. Whereas an adult may not find the idea of a cat stealing someone’s pants amusing, a child would find that hysterical.
There is no reason to read the Timmy Failure books in order, so if you, like me, read book six first, there is no problem. The stories are particularly aimed at young boys and will hopefully encourage the demographic to start reading more. Whilst it may not be a great feat of literature, it is a good enough introduction to the world of books.
February 17, 2024
This was hard for me. I love Stephan Pastis and I love Timmy Failure. But this book was shapeless, tonally confused, and features mostly mediocre jokes well below Pastis' ability. These books, at their peak, are uniquely well-written and three-dimensional in a way that most kids' books aren't. "The Cat Stole My Pants" feels, however, like a book that is desperately trying to emulate the series, instead of being an installment of it.
The book takes place after the events of "The Book You're Not Supposed to Have". Timmy's mother has married Doorman Dave and the three of them are on honeymoon in Key West, along with Dave's nephew. Timmy is still in denial about the marriage, Total has escaped to Cuba, and Corrina Corrina keeps trying to call Timmy about a book report (frankly, I would have hoped to see some interesting development in their relationship following their kiss near the end of the fantastic "We Meet Again", but I digress). The rest of the plot is muddled and all over the place. A thread about Timmy having a new case is thrown in and resolved way too fast. A case involving buried treasure shows up at one point. , a major development that feels seriously unearned and is handled awkwardly (with the exception of the ending revelation, which is the reason I'm giving it a second star, along with one or two clever jokes).
Really, the entire book is emotionally awkward. Pastis doesn't weave between humor and drama as skillfully as he does in some of the other books, making it a jarring experience. Timmy seems more unlikable here, as well. I feel like Timmy, lately, has gone from being self-confident but stubborn to just plain mean at points. It's a shame because he's a fantastic character (and speaking of characters, the only peers of Timmy that show up are Rollo and Corrina Corrina, and only briefly, which is a shame because the side characters are one of the joys of the series).
I really hope that the final installment of the series can improve on this. If the series were to end on a note like this, it would be a supreme disappointment for a devoted Pastis fan like myself.
The book takes place after the events of "The Book You're Not Supposed to Have". Timmy's mother has married Doorman Dave and the three of them are on honeymoon in Key West, along with Dave's nephew. Timmy is still in denial about the marriage, Total has escaped to Cuba, and Corrina Corrina keeps trying to call Timmy about a book report (frankly, I would have hoped to see some interesting development in their relationship following their kiss near the end of the fantastic "We Meet Again", but I digress). The rest of the plot is muddled and all over the place. A thread about Timmy having a new case is thrown in and resolved way too fast. A case involving buried treasure shows up at one point. , a major development that feels seriously unearned and is handled awkwardly (with the exception of the ending revelation, which is the reason I'm giving it a second star, along with one or two clever jokes).
Really, the entire book is emotionally awkward. Pastis doesn't weave between humor and drama as skillfully as he does in some of the other books, making it a jarring experience. Timmy seems more unlikable here, as well. I feel like Timmy, lately, has gone from being self-confident but stubborn to just plain mean at points. It's a shame because he's a fantastic character (and speaking of characters, the only peers of Timmy that show up are Rollo and Corrina Corrina, and only briefly, which is a shame because the side characters are one of the joys of the series).
I really hope that the final installment of the series can improve on this. If the series were to end on a note like this, it would be a supreme disappointment for a devoted Pastis fan like myself.
April 17, 2018
I must be in a big minority because unfortunately I just didn't enjoy this book like I had hoped. 'Timmy failure: The Cat Stole My Pants' is the sixth book in the series of Timmy Failure books and while it's probably funny for a lot of people and kids, it was just too daft for me.
The book comes as a lovely hardback and is filled with lots of pictures as well as text. A lot of the book is pictures or handwriting and appears a bit like a notebook which it sort of is as Timmy is the narrator of his story. The whole story of 'The Cat Stole My Pants' is very daft. Timmy is a detective and runs a detective agency. He has a new intern called Emilio which is really another kid who's on holiday with him and his mum and her new husband Doorman Dave. Timmy is a bit of a brat and loves to over exaggerate like so many kids would and it's this unique humour that's supposed to be funny but I just didn't ever laugh at this book.
There are bits I do like in this book. I actually like Emilio's character. He looks strange and seems weird but I really liked him, especially his fondness of a certain bird. I also liked the ending of the story. I'm not going to give the ending away but it was nice and I think a little deeper than the rest of the book.
The images in this book are all quick drawings in black and white and do look funny. The pictures really lend to the story and I would have liked even more of them in the book, I think I also would have liked all the text to have looked handwritten too.
I think this book will appeal to a lot of kids and adults too. I also feel as if boys might enjoy this a lot more and I think those with a very silly (almost over the top silly) sense of humour will love this most. The book just didn't seem funny for me though and it's not a book I would have enjoyed when I was younger. Maybe if I had read some previous Timmy Failure books this would appeal more but I just never got into the story, I never connected with Timmy in any way and it's a shame because I really tried hard to enjoy this story.
-Thanks to Walker books for a free copy.
The book comes as a lovely hardback and is filled with lots of pictures as well as text. A lot of the book is pictures or handwriting and appears a bit like a notebook which it sort of is as Timmy is the narrator of his story. The whole story of 'The Cat Stole My Pants' is very daft. Timmy is a detective and runs a detective agency. He has a new intern called Emilio which is really another kid who's on holiday with him and his mum and her new husband Doorman Dave. Timmy is a bit of a brat and loves to over exaggerate like so many kids would and it's this unique humour that's supposed to be funny but I just didn't ever laugh at this book.
There are bits I do like in this book. I actually like Emilio's character. He looks strange and seems weird but I really liked him, especially his fondness of a certain bird. I also liked the ending of the story. I'm not going to give the ending away but it was nice and I think a little deeper than the rest of the book.
The images in this book are all quick drawings in black and white and do look funny. The pictures really lend to the story and I would have liked even more of them in the book, I think I also would have liked all the text to have looked handwritten too.
I think this book will appeal to a lot of kids and adults too. I also feel as if boys might enjoy this a lot more and I think those with a very silly (almost over the top silly) sense of humour will love this most. The book just didn't seem funny for me though and it's not a book I would have enjoyed when I was younger. Maybe if I had read some previous Timmy Failure books this would appeal more but I just never got into the story, I never connected with Timmy in any way and it's a shame because I really tried hard to enjoy this story.
-Thanks to Walker books for a free copy.
July 18, 2017
Timmy Failure is at it again in book six of the best-selling Timmy Failure series by famed comic strip creator, Stephan Pastes. Timmy's supposed to be relaxing on vacation, but getting away from it all doesn't apply to his investigation business, Total Failure, Inc. Mystery, danger and a six-toed cat linger around every corner of Key West, Florida. Together with his unpaid intern, Timmy must solve the case (and finish a book report) all while trying to figure out why his mother thinks she's on a honeymoon with Doorman Dave.
From page one of Timmy Failure, The Cat Stole My Pants, the laugh-out-loud humour begins. And it doesn't let up. After deciding the only way to survive a tour of Hemingway's house is to remove his pants, Timmy discovers strange warnings addressed to none other than himself. But who's sending them and why? With his trusted business partner Total, a six hundred pound polar bear, having fled to Cuba, Timmy has to rely on his not-so-reliable new assistant (and his mother's new husband's nephew), Emilio. Just when things are at their worst, Timmy finds out that his mother has enrolled him in summer school and his arch nemesis, Corrina Corrina, has assigned him a very long book to read. It's one drama after another as this hilarious detective creates more problems than he solves right up until a surprising -- and surprisingly warm-hearted -- conclusion.
Timmy is a lovable, imaginative and over-confident child who can't help but cause chaos. It's his absolutely assured, but completely unfounded, viewpoint that makes his character irresistible. He believes in himself so strongly, as so many children do, that he can't figure out why no one else understands his point of view. His banter with adults is cringe worthy but very, very funny. From the chapter titles to dozens of sketches throughout, this book is packed with hilarious moments and the crazy antics of a boy detective with plans for total world domination.
Originally reviewed for CBCA's Reading Time. Full review here - http://readingtime.com.au/cat-stole-p....
From page one of Timmy Failure, The Cat Stole My Pants, the laugh-out-loud humour begins. And it doesn't let up. After deciding the only way to survive a tour of Hemingway's house is to remove his pants, Timmy discovers strange warnings addressed to none other than himself. But who's sending them and why? With his trusted business partner Total, a six hundred pound polar bear, having fled to Cuba, Timmy has to rely on his not-so-reliable new assistant (and his mother's new husband's nephew), Emilio. Just when things are at their worst, Timmy finds out that his mother has enrolled him in summer school and his arch nemesis, Corrina Corrina, has assigned him a very long book to read. It's one drama after another as this hilarious detective creates more problems than he solves right up until a surprising -- and surprisingly warm-hearted -- conclusion.
Timmy is a lovable, imaginative and over-confident child who can't help but cause chaos. It's his absolutely assured, but completely unfounded, viewpoint that makes his character irresistible. He believes in himself so strongly, as so many children do, that he can't figure out why no one else understands his point of view. His banter with adults is cringe worthy but very, very funny. From the chapter titles to dozens of sketches throughout, this book is packed with hilarious moments and the crazy antics of a boy detective with plans for total world domination.
Originally reviewed for CBCA's Reading Time. Full review here - http://readingtime.com.au/cat-stole-p....
September 8, 2017
I liked book #1, but this (#6) didn't seem funny or clever to me at all. I didn't believe any of it; it felt like a writing exercise in goofiness; the characters were caricatures - which was probably the aim, but there was absolutely nothing for me to connect with.
I will still suggest this series as a read-alike to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Adventures of Captain Underpants, maybe I Funny: A Middle School Story, but I feel like the humor relies on the reader knowing the references that the main character is missing, but some of them are obscure, and even the ones I knew didn't actually make it more funny. So the joke is that Timmy "doesn't even KNOW how wrong & out-of-it he is" - except if I don't really know either, then the joke is on me as much as it is on him - so it's not really funny anymore, it just made me feel a little out of it.
I will still suggest this series as a read-alike to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Adventures of Captain Underpants, maybe I Funny: A Middle School Story, but I feel like the humor relies on the reader knowing the references that the main character is missing, but some of them are obscure, and even the ones I knew didn't actually make it more funny. So the joke is that Timmy "doesn't even KNOW how wrong & out-of-it he is" - except if I don't really know either, then the joke is on me as much as it is on him - so it's not really funny anymore, it just made me feel a little out of it.
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February 4, 2019This book is hilarious! I did not know that it was a series and accidentally read the last book first. However, I did not need to read the first 5 to enjoy this book! Timmy Failure is a kid who thinks he is a secret agent and he is one of the funniest characters I have ever come across. In this particular book he is in Key West Florida with his mom, step dad, and his stepdads nephew Emilio Empanada. They go on great adventures. The book touches on real family issues, friendship, and imagination.
I think this is a good book that I would let students in my class read. However, it does say the Lords name in vain and a few things that I would not let anyone younger than fourth grade maybe.
In my classroom, I can see myself using this book to teach a lesson about friendship and maybe even how you can help a friend through a bad situation. This particular book has a very good lesson about family and friends. I think that it is important to allow your kids in your class to read about real life situations. Overall, I think that this is a good silly book that kids in a classroom can read about being a good friend.
I think this is a good book that I would let students in my class read. However, it does say the Lords name in vain and a few things that I would not let anyone younger than fourth grade maybe.
In my classroom, I can see myself using this book to teach a lesson about friendship and maybe even how you can help a friend through a bad situation. This particular book has a very good lesson about family and friends. I think that it is important to allow your kids in your class to read about real life situations. Overall, I think that this is a good silly book that kids in a classroom can read about being a good friend.
March 22, 2019
This is a fun book about a boy detective named Timmy Failure. Timmy's mom just got remarried to the doorman Dave. And Timmy goes with them on their honeymoon along with Dave's nephew Emilio. Detective Timmy and his unpaid intern Emilio use their time in Florida Keys to find treasure and solve the mystery of some mysterious notes they have been receiving.
This book is one of my favorites. It is absolutely hilarious! It uses sarcastic humor with funny drawings and I absolutely love it! I think it is just a fun book to have available on a shelf for students to read. I definitely think that this could be a book that hooks even students that don't enjoy reading very much because its so entertaining and easy to follow along.
I am not sure if this is a book is one I would like have us read as a class. But I would definitely recommend it to students to get them interested in reading. Also a fun activity in it would be to make riddles which is something that Timmy does in his own unique way throughout the book.
This book is one of my favorites. It is absolutely hilarious! It uses sarcastic humor with funny drawings and I absolutely love it! I think it is just a fun book to have available on a shelf for students to read. I definitely think that this could be a book that hooks even students that don't enjoy reading very much because its so entertaining and easy to follow along.
I am not sure if this is a book is one I would like have us read as a class. But I would definitely recommend it to students to get them interested in reading. Also a fun activity in it would be to make riddles which is something that Timmy does in his own unique way throughout the book.
May 17, 2017
Timmy went with his mother and her new husband Doorman Dave to Key West for their honeymoon. Dave also brought along his nephew Emilio. Timmy's mom and Dave thought about trying to come up with a mystery that Timmy could solve while on vacation to keep him preoccupied. They changed their minds, but Emilio thought is was a good idea, and started to leave threating notes around for Timmy to find. So, Timmy hires Emilio has his unpaid intern to help him solve this case, because his former partner Total the Polar Bear who came along swam to Cuba. As you can imagine, Timmy is Key West is hilarious. He gets sea sick, he is afraid of all the free roaming chickens, he writes a book, but ends up stealing and selling items from the hotel to make money so he can get up into the Lighthouse. All the new characters in Key West are very funny.
~April
~April
December 3, 2018
I grabbed this audio book because of the funny title, and my kids (4 boys, aged 12-6) loved it. The narrator for this audio book is very funny, and the kids laughed and giggled their way through the whole book. They loved Timmy's over the top personality, the crazy adventures he went on, and all the book's silliness. 4-5 stars from my kids.
For me, as an adult, the book was only okay. I thought the narrator did a wonderful job giving the characters different voices and reading with excellent comedic timing. However, the story was just okay for me. I found myself growing bored easily by all the silliness. The book was 2 stars for me for most of it, but the ending brought some more serious plot points and themes to the book, and I found myself liking it more.
Overall, I gave the book 3 stars as a compromise for my kids' enthusiasm for the book and my tepid response.
For me, as an adult, the book was only okay. I thought the narrator did a wonderful job giving the characters different voices and reading with excellent comedic timing. However, the story was just okay for me. I found myself growing bored easily by all the silliness. The book was 2 stars for me for most of it, but the ending brought some more serious plot points and themes to the book, and I found myself liking it more.
Overall, I gave the book 3 stars as a compromise for my kids' enthusiasm for the book and my tepid response.
August 9, 2024
TIMI PROMAŠAJ 6-Mačka mi je ukrala pantalone-Stefan Pastis
✒️"Nakon što je to izgovorio, okreće se i hoda ka kapiji groblja.
„Strah", kaže okrenut leđima.
„Strah je u redu", kažem mu.
„Strah", ponavlja.
„U redu je."
„Strah", ponovo kaže, okrećući se da me po- gleda u oči, „nikada ne sme da sputava detektiva."
I trči.
Pravo na groblje.
Pored spomenika.
Preko grobova.
Kao zec pušten iz kaveza."
🤩Ovaj serijal je sve bolji i bolji
🤩Još jedna zavrzlama detektiva Timija Promašaja
🤩Letovanje s mamom,portirom Dejvom (maminim novim mužem) i Emilijom Empanadom (Dejvovim sestrićem). Siguran recept za pakao na Ki Vestu
🤩Tu je odbegli pomoćnik Potpun. Ovaaaj...nije tu,verovatno je na Kubi
🤩A tu su i Hemingvej,šestoprsta mačka,agresivni pilići i leptiri ubice
🤩I Timov pravi tata
🤩Ovo su priče koje nam pričaju i priče koje sami sebi pričamo da ulepšamo stvarnost. Pogotovo kad smo deca.
🤩Savršeno ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#7sensesofabook #stefenpastis #timipromašaj6 #mačkamijeukralapantalone
✒️"Nakon što je to izgovorio, okreće se i hoda ka kapiji groblja.
„Strah", kaže okrenut leđima.
„Strah je u redu", kažem mu.
„Strah", ponavlja.
„U redu je."
„Strah", ponovo kaže, okrećući se da me po- gleda u oči, „nikada ne sme da sputava detektiva."
I trči.
Pravo na groblje.
Pored spomenika.
Preko grobova.
Kao zec pušten iz kaveza."
🤩Ovaj serijal je sve bolji i bolji
🤩Još jedna zavrzlama detektiva Timija Promašaja
🤩Letovanje s mamom,portirom Dejvom (maminim novim mužem) i Emilijom Empanadom (Dejvovim sestrićem). Siguran recept za pakao na Ki Vestu
🤩Tu je odbegli pomoćnik Potpun. Ovaaaj...nije tu,verovatno je na Kubi
🤩A tu su i Hemingvej,šestoprsta mačka,agresivni pilići i leptiri ubice
🤩I Timov pravi tata
🤩Ovo su priče koje nam pričaju i priče koje sami sebi pričamo da ulepšamo stvarnost. Pogotovo kad smo deca.
🤩Savršeno ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#7sensesofabook #stefenpastis #timipromašaj6 #mačkamijeukralapantalone
December 6, 2017
Changes are afoot in the world of Timmy Failure. With his mother's marriage to Doorman Dave, Timmy is brought along on their honeymoon to Key West. Along for the trip is Doorman Dave's nephew, Emilio.
This sixth book is similar to the earlier ones, though there is a decidedly more positive feel in addition to the typical self-delusion we usually see from this character. As we are given a semi-unreliable narrator, however, there's a fair number of questions that remain unanswered. This is Timmy Failure, so perhaps mistakes were made. ;)
Nonetheless, I enjoy these when they are released and while perhaps I'm not winning any fans for it, I still believe that these are far superior to the Wimpy Kids, where Jeff's quirks are simply annoying in their narcissism.
This sixth book is similar to the earlier ones, though there is a decidedly more positive feel in addition to the typical self-delusion we usually see from this character. As we are given a semi-unreliable narrator, however, there's a fair number of questions that remain unanswered. This is Timmy Failure, so perhaps mistakes were made. ;)
Nonetheless, I enjoy these when they are released and while perhaps I'm not winning any fans for it, I still believe that these are far superior to the Wimpy Kids, where Jeff's quirks are simply annoying in their narcissism.
January 31, 2018
"If you're determined to succeed in life, nothing can stop you ... except maybe a truck."
Wise words from Timmy Failure. In this, his 6th adventure, his mother and her new husband (Doorman Dave) have taken Timmy to Key West, FL. It's kind of a honeymoon for his mother; it's kind of a hassle for Timmy. Especially when he finds out that Doorman Dave's nephew, Emilio, is joining them. With Total gone to Cuba??, Timmy soon makes Emilio is unpaid intern.
After several days of boredom, which includes one of the famous six-toed cats stealing his pants, Timmy stumbles on to a mystery that could lead to a fortune. And suddenly, he is back in business. But the real surprise is who he meets along the way.
Another comical adventure from the obtuse detective.
Wise words from Timmy Failure. In this, his 6th adventure, his mother and her new husband (Doorman Dave) have taken Timmy to Key West, FL. It's kind of a honeymoon for his mother; it's kind of a hassle for Timmy. Especially when he finds out that Doorman Dave's nephew, Emilio, is joining them. With Total gone to Cuba??, Timmy soon makes Emilio is unpaid intern.
After several days of boredom, which includes one of the famous six-toed cats stealing his pants, Timmy stumbles on to a mystery that could lead to a fortune. And suddenly, he is back in business. But the real surprise is who he meets along the way.
Another comical adventure from the obtuse detective.
June 30, 2018
The story itself is about a kid on vacation in Key West. He is there with a cousin, and he has his own detective agency, and his ex-partner in the agency is polar bear hiding out in Cuba. The protagonist, Timmy, thinks someone is after him, and he is also searching for a pirate treasure.
How much of the story is "true, I am not sure. This is #6 in a series, though it is the first one I read. I am guessing he detective agency and polar bear partner are all explained in the first book or so. I decided to read the book because it is a 1) children's book 2) by Stephan Pastis. Anyone familiar with Pearls Before Swine would understand why thee concepts don't necessarily fit together and thus I was compelled to see what it was about.
How much of the story is "true, I am not sure. This is #6 in a series, though it is the first one I read. I am guessing he detective agency and polar bear partner are all explained in the first book or so. I decided to read the book because it is a 1) children's book 2) by Stephan Pastis. Anyone familiar with Pearls Before Swine would understand why thee concepts don't necessarily fit together and thus I was compelled to see what it was about.
January 17, 2019
My book of the month is Timmy Failure The Cat Stole my pants. The main characters are Timmy, his mom, doorman dave, and Dave’s nephew. They take a trip to key west Florida for Dave’s and Timmy's mom’s honeymoon.
Total, Timmy’s polar bear, swims away to Cuba and takes $100 with him so he can buy chicken. Total also flies a skywriter so he can tell Timmy that he needs more money and tells him he finished a book report for Timmy.
This book is also like Timmy failure Sanitized for your protection because Timmy, Total, and Molly Moskins run away in Chicago and total spends a lot of money on room serves and try to find stolen money. In the end, they just added it wrong.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes easy reads and adventure books.
Total, Timmy’s polar bear, swims away to Cuba and takes $100 with him so he can buy chicken. Total also flies a skywriter so he can tell Timmy that he needs more money and tells him he finished a book report for Timmy.
This book is also like Timmy failure Sanitized for your protection because Timmy, Total, and Molly Moskins run away in Chicago and total spends a lot of money on room serves and try to find stolen money. In the end, they just added it wrong.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes easy reads and adventure books.
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February 28, 2019
This is a great book, and I would suggest it to everyone else. This is probably my most favorite book in the series, and it has made me laugh a few times. One of my favorite parts is the book Timmy was writing that included multiple choice mysteries for the readers to solve. This included answers that actually had nothing to do with the case, and turned out to be funny because of the list of answers and investigations. Another one of my favorite parts is the part whenever Corrina Corrina videocalls Timmy on his mom's laptop, making him pour out an entire box of cereal and putting it on the camera and calling it a "power outage". In summary, this is an awesome book, and I would read it over and over again.
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June 23, 2017
I feel like I am the last person to know anything! This is the 6th book in the Timmy Failure series and I am just now hearing about these books! I originally picked it up just to look at it real quick because it has the word "cat" in the title and I love cats (but not in a weird cat lady way). I opened the book up to a random page and laughed out loud so I knew I had to give it a shot. Once I started reading it I could not put it down! Timmy Failure is such an awesome character!! I admire him for his self confidence, impressive vocabulary, and ability to never let the haters get him down! If you need a laugh you should definitely read this book:)
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