The 26-Storey Treehouse

Gr 1–4—Andy and Terry return and here share with listeners the story of how they came to live in their amazing 26-storey treehouse, which features an ice cream parlor that offers 78 flavors and an automatic tattoo machine. As Andy attempts to explain the backstory of their friendship, listeners are taken on a wild ride on the open seas with pirates, introduced to a shark that smells like moldy cheese, and forced to acknowledge the value of self-inflating underpants. Andy and Terry's neighbor, Jill, is a steadying influence, even while performing open shark surgery. The sound effects and accompanying classical music provide a dramatic and engaging backdrop to Stig Wemyss's remarkable narration. The voices of the protagonists as well as such supporting characters as Jill's wealthy parents as they party on their yacht as well as Captain Woodenhead's pirate dialect are delivered believably with humor and finesse.