When eleven-year-old Patrice's eccentric Uncle Cookie moves into the room above the garage, he brings with him an endless supply of tall tales, peculiar gadgets, and a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. But when a jittery stranger appears with a cryptic message-"The sundial is crooked"-and a package wrapped in mystery, Patrice realizes her uncle's stories might not be so far-fetched after all.
As secrets tick into place, Patrice is swept into a world of codes, curiosities, and clockwork conspiracies, where every moment counts and nothing is quite what it seems. But with her uncle's knack for chaos and her own determination to uncover the truth, they might just make it through-if they can keep their heads (and clocks) in one piece.
Full of humor, heart, and intrigue, Uncle Cookie's Guide to Not Knowing Any Better is a delightful romp about family, mystery, and the adventure waiting in the unexpected. Perfect for readers who love clever banter, wild twists, and heroes who march to their own beat.