Brian is worried about finishing his sloppy copy homework on time or else his teacher and parents will get mad. His younger brother Stevie steals Brian's money for an electric guitar. The story follows Brian's humorous adventures as he tries to get his money back. The book is funny and entertaining as it feels like the reader is really there experiencing Brian's story. Dyanne Disalvo is the author and she has written other chapter books including Spaghetti Park and A Castle on Viola Street.