The Annoyance Bureau
The Annoyance Bureau by Lucy Frank, published by Simon and Schuster in 2002, is a 169-page work of fiction that explores the quirky experiences of twelve-year-old Lucas Graham in New York City during Christmas week. As Lucas navigates his frustrations with family dynamics, including a critical stepsister and an overbearing stepbrother, he encounters a mysterious Santa who gives him a peculiar device that seems to have unusual effects. This unexpected twist leads Lucas into a world filled with strange characters and the enigmatic concept of an “Annoyance Bureau.”
Readers will find a blend of humor and adventure as Lucas grapples with his annoyances and uncovers the secrets surrounding the buzzing device and the peculiar figures he can only see. The narrative touches on themes of family, city life, and the challenges of blended families, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone. With its engaging storyline and relatable protagonist, this edition invites readers to join Lucas on his journey of discovery amidst the chaos of the holiday season.
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“Is it my imagination,”
grumbles the odd old man
in the bookstore,
“or is the world
getting more and more
“Annoying?”
In the fifteen hours since Lucas Graham arrived in New York City, his own annoyance level has skyrocketed. For starters, he’d rather be spending his Christmas week at the beach with Mom instead of visiting Dad and Claire in the cold and slush. He’d rather not be sharing a bathroom with his critical stepsister, Phoebe, and her disapproving cat. He’d rather not be threatened with a haircut at Trims for Tykes by his little stepbrother’s unspeakable baby-sitter, Gladys.
And he wishes the strange Santa in front of Book World had not slipped this beeping, buzzing device into his backpack for safekeeping, even if it does seem to have entertaining effects on cats and baby-sitters. And who are these strange, green-coated guys milling around, muttering into walkie-talkies — guys only twelve-year-old Lucas and this Santa seem to see? Lucas overhears the words “”annoyance” removal,” as if they’re attuned to his innermost wishes. Something weird is going on. Weird, but irresistible.
Now this old man, Izzy Gribitz, is talking about bungling agents, secret passages, this mysterious remote control-like device, and something called the Annoyance Bureau. What does it all mean?
“That,” says Izzy, “is for me to know and you to find out.”
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