Phooey Kerflooey is afraid of the dark. At Camp Castle Pine, the lights go off with the generator and the world is blanketed in darkness.After her boys read a Bible story about Pharaoh, some plagues, and The Destroyer (who seems a lot like the Angel of Death) Phooey is horrified. This Bible story is much too scary!

Things are bad enough when the dark only happens after everyone goes to bed. But the camp’s generator breaks, and the darkness stays all night long. This is darkness that “can be felt,” just like in the Bible!

When a frog hops on her tail and a grasshopper jumps on her head, Phooey is sure the plagues are coming again! The Angel of Death has killed the generator and now he’s coming for Phooey and her boys! Phooey Kerflooey must battle Pharaoh’s Evil Electrician and fix the generator herself, before it’s too late!

Theme verse: John 8:12—Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (NLT)

–Phooey Kerflooey vs The Deep, Deep Dark

“One of the best books I’ve ever read. I haven’t laughed so hard over a book in eons—if ever. Thank you for the pleasure and enjoyment of your fine writing.”

— Marilyn Rhoads, Cascade Contest Co-Chair and OCW President concerning Athens Ambuscade

“Thank you for such a laugh out loud, clean book with a great message. I’ll be ordering a copy for work and for my church library—no donating of this copy—we’ll be reading it again and again at our house.”

–A 2024 Angel Book Award Judge concerning Phooey Kerflooey

“Phooey Kerflooey vs The Battle Squirrel by Kristen Joy Wilks is an endearing and witty chapter book with madcap adventure and applicable Biblical truth.”

–Reading is My Superpower

“When a free-spirited photographer and her dog clash with a rule-obsessed park ranger, you know they’re in for trouble–but the romance that follows is an absolute delight. With Yellowstone Yondering, Kristen Joy Wilks has woven a fantastical romp through Yellowstone National Park that’s not to be missed.”

–Karen Barnett, award-winning author of the Vintage National Park Series.

“A sweet and charming story set in beautiful Yellowstone Park. Slow-burn romance, comical mishaps, and heartfelt moments made this an enjoyable read.

-Morgan L. Busse, award-winning author of the Ravenwood Saga