Patrick Strain

Girl Scouts... and How to Avoid Them Patrick Strain

Joe and Vince always were pushovers for little girls. From the faintest smile to the biggest eyes, the guys always gave in to whatever request was being made. Especially those made by cookie selling Girl Scouts. To overcome their weakness, they decide to develop techniques for avoiding Girl Scouts. But just as they feel they may be succeeding, Joe's highly refined and very proper five year old niece gets dropped off to spend her summer with them, and she happens to be a member of the Scouts. That is not their only trouble. Two local Gypsy gangsters, upon learning that the guys design security systems, decide to coerce the men into doing a little work for them. When the niece realizes what is happening she tries to help her Uncle out by counseling him on ethics and by using any means necessary to avert the Gypsies' nefarious plans. Along the way she also plays matchmaker for the guys, and with the help of another Scout she even learns to drive a car, which ultimately brings everyone together in a comedy unlike any you have read. The story is attractive both for its originality and its humorous look into what for many is a part of everyday life. Whether it's a little girl embarrassing you on a date, telling you that you play far too many video games and should really read classic literature instead, or helping you when troubled with gangsters, Girl Scouts is a very light-hearted easy to read tale, and its humor is easily enjoyed by all.