Lizard Music — Daniel Pinkwater

SLITHERING LIZARDS!
When his parents go away for two weeks, Victor goes on his own vacation -- right at home. Now he can order pizza with anchovies! And stay up as late as he wants and watch his favorite television show!

After the late, late show one night, something very strange happens. A band of lizards appear on the screen, playing the most outrageous music Victor has ever heard. They're not in the TV listings. The networks don't know anything about them. But, every night, they're there.

With the help of the Chicken Man (who keeps a hen named Claudia in his hat), Victor is able to track down the lizards. The journey takes him to Thunderbolt City, on a trip that will change the way Victor sees the world forever.