The Fourth Stall

By: Chris Rylander

Narrated by: Mike Rylander

Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. It's what he does—he and his best friend and business manager, Vince. Their methods might sometimes run afoul of the law, or at least the school code of conduct, but if you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can pay him, Mac is on your side. His office is located in the East Wing boys' bathroom, fourth stall from the high window. And business is booming.

Or at least it was, until one particular Monday. It starts with a third grader in need of protection. And before this ordeal is over, it's going to involve a legendary high-school crime boss named Staples, an intramural gambling ring, a graffiti ninja, the nine most dangerous bullies in school, and the first Chicago Cubs World Series game in almost 70 years. And that's just the beginning. Mac and Vince soon realize that the trouble with solving everyone else's problems is that there's no one left to solve yours.

©2011 Chris Rylander (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

Overall decently well done

I loved the story. But the voice actor, what the fuck??? The voices were so off from the characters themselves

I love this book

Love it this book made me like reading
Becuaes I did not like reading and now I love really love it

Great!

I love this book. It is great and funny. I would recommend this book for ages 9-13.

The forth stall

Best book I loved it it was such a trust and hate book type thing just using words here now read this book

Mob lives in the lives of children.

What did you love best about The Fourth Stall?

I loved the language used to make the story seem like a mob lifestyle. I felt like I was listening to a cartoon happening with a mix of mild violence.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fourth Stall?

I think the most memorable part for me was when Mac and Vince got into a quarrel about the money they were saving. This scene was very relatable, especially when you are in a situation where you cannot understand everything that is happening with your friend.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the scene where Mac brought in all of the bullies to create an alliance. You got a sense of who everyone was and why they were a bully in the school. It was easy to relate at least one of the bully characters to a bully I have had in the past. The author showed how they were also human as well rather than portraying them as "the enemy".

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

It would probably one of Vince's grandma quotes. There were so many it is hard for me to pick one.

Any additional comments?

This book is great for adults and teenagers. It has comedy, empathy, and a world beyond what you remember of the playground.

Good middle school book.

Fun and suspenseful for middle school readers. An adult approach to reading will appeal to this age group.

Awesome and suspenseful!

This is a great book! Very very funny! Me and my daughters LOVED this book.

Funny, Suspenseful and Full of Heart!

What made the experience of listening to The Fourth Stall the most enjoyable?

Actor Mike Rylander, brother of author Chris, is full of voices, which is great because Chris's book is packed with crazy, quirky, compelling characters. I especially liked Mike Rylander's characterization of the girl characters in the book.

What did you like best about this story?

Chris Rylander has written the perfect book for boys who don't like to read fantasy. "The Fourth Stall" is a mystery, a comedy and an action story all-in-one. The story is layered and complex, as are the relationships between the main characters, Mac and Vince. One of the best books I've read/listened to in a long time. This is a book that the whole family can enjoy listening to.

Best book I've read!!!!!

Amazing book I would really recommend it it's a funny book with a serious stories and I am 12 years old and I think a little boy my age would really enjoy a book and get into reading if they read this book

I could never put the book down!!!

it was funny and action packed with all of the problems
:) lol (^_^) lol