James & The Incredible Flying Turd — A.R. Rand

Boy befriends turd and the poop flies! Holy crap! That's what fifth grader James says when he meets a talking turd created by radiation and dog (spell it backwards). An unlikely friendship develops when the turd helps James navigate a dangerous family crisis, school, and puppy love. A humorous and heart-warming tale that puts a new meaning on friendship and the advice to stop and smell the roses.