This document summarizes the book "This Book is Not Good For You" by Pseudonymous Bosch. It discusses how Cass's mother is taken by Senor Hugo who promises to return her if Cass gives him the tuning fork. However, after getting the fork, he still holds her mother captive. Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji track the Midnight Sun to a chocolate plantation and zoo, where Cass and Yo-Yoji eat trapped chocolate and are captured, with Yo-Yoji transforming into a samurai. In the end, with Max-Ernest's help, everyone escapes safely.

1. This Book is Not Good For You
By: Pseudonymous Bosch
Julianne Severyn
Reading-Roche
3rd Period
5/11/12

2. Pseudonymous Bosch: Biography
 Pseudonymous Bosch is the writer of the
secret series. He likes to keep his name a
secret. Not a lot is known about this
anonymous man. He is hiding his identity
away from the midnight sun.
http://thenameofthiswebsiteissecret.com

3. Summary
 In this book, Cass’s mom gets taken away from her by a member of the
Midnight Sun, Senor Hugo. He promises Cass he will bring her mother back if
she gives him the tuning fork but when Cass gave him the tuning fork, he still
held Cass’s mom captive. Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji, who are part of the
terces society, go to find them. They track the midnight sun to a chocolate
plantation in a zoo. The kids were starving and there were three pieces of
chocolate laying out in front of them. Cass and Yo-Yoji ate but Max-Ernest did
not. It turns out that the chocolate was a trap. Max-Ernest watched his friends
fall down in agony. Yo-yoji turned into a samurai. When Max-Ernest finally
found Yo-Yoji, and became his master. Max-Ernest could tell Yo-Yoji to do
anything. The midnight sun gave Cass a special type of chocolate that was
supposed to tell her the secret, so she could tell the midnight sun. When she
said she did not know, they locked her up in an animal cage, right next to her
mother. Will they return home safe? Will Yo-Yoji turn back? Will they get the
tuning fork? Read the book to find out.

4. Characters
Main Characters
 Cass- This survivalist was given up at birth so she could be protected
from the midnight sun. Although she might not be popular, she
participates in a secret society, the Terces Society. She is a great
friend and rarely afraid.
 Max-Ernest- He might not be popular either, but he too participates in
the Terces Society. His parents are divorced but now are making
progress liking each other again. He is sensitive and believes he is
allergic to everything.
 Yo-Yoji- Yo-Yoji is an Asian who recently moved to the United States.
He loves the guitar. He is in the Terces Society also.

5. Characters
Minor Characters
 Cass’s Mom- Cass’s Mom loves Cass. Cass means the world to her.
She was given Cass by two old silly men she knew. She cares about
Cass so much and is always worried about her.
 Ms. Mauvais- She is one of the main people in charge of the Midnight
Sun. She is cruel and doesn’t care about anything other than herself
and the secret.
 Dr. L- Dr. L is also one of the main people in charge of the Midnight
Sun. He is also cruel. He is Pietro’s evil twin brother.
 Pietro- He is one of the main people in charge of the Terces Society.
Dr. L’s twin brother

6. Plot
Introduction
 Cass and Max-Ernest were looking in Cass’s “grandfather’s” store of boxes.
 Cass and her mother go to a cooking class and Cass’s mother has a crush on the chief,
Senor Hugo.
 While in the cooking class Cass by accidently mentioned the tuning fork, which she
should not have because it is secret information and Senor Hugo seems very interested
about it.
 Senor Hugo invites them to go to his restaurant, El Castillo da la Noche, which is pitch
black.
Rising Action
 When they go to Senor Hugo’s restaurant, Cass’s mom is missing and Cass receives a
note from Senor Hugo saying that to get her Mom back she would need to give him the
tuning fork in two days time. She could not tell a soul.
 Cass brings Senor Hugo the tuning fork but he still will not give her mother back.
 Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji track down where the midnight sun is.

7. Plot
Climax
 The three kids go to where the midnight sun is
hiding, a chocolate plantation.
 The kids were starving and all but Max-Ernest took
the laid out chocolate which was a trap for them.
They both crumpled in pain and Yo-Yoji mentally
changed into a samurai.
 The midnight sun captured all but Max-Ernest, but
they did not think anything of it.

8. Plot
Falling Action
 The midnight sun feeds Cass a weird type of chocolate that made her see her
with the Jester. After her dream, they ask her if she knows the secret and Cass
said she did not.
 Cass gets locked up in an animal cage right next doors to her mother.
 Max-Ernest becomes Yo-Yoji’s master. With his translator, Max-Ernest tells
Yo-Yoji what to do, and each time Yo-Yoji executes his task.
Conclusion
 Yo-Yoji’s task is to fight Senor Hugo, while the other members ran away. This
time everyone helps out.
 The Terces Society gets the tuning fork and Cass’s Mom back.
 Everyone goes home safe and sound.
 Cass finds out she is the secret keeper. This means she is the one person who
is to know the Terces Society secret.

9. New Vocabulary
 Amuse-bouche - v. an appetizer before a meal
“It will be like a prologue, an amuse-bouche, if you will- something to
tickle your palate before the real meal arrives.” pg. 5
 Palette d’Or- n. Disk of gold
“ A palette d’Or, he called it.” pg.9
 Bushido- n. code of Japanese
He had memorized the samurai’s Bushido. Pg. 42
 Involuntary- adj. unintentional; unconscious
Cass and Max-Ernest both took involuntary steps backward. Pg. 44
 Collateral- n. security pledged for the payment of a loan
“She’s my collateral, after all.” pg. 154

10. Starring Actors
 Cass played by: Max-Ernest
Elle Fanning played by:
Chandler
Canterbury

11. Starring Actors
 Yo-Yoji played by: Cass’s mom
Noah Ringer played by:
Amanda Peet

12. Starring Actors
 Ms. Mauvais played by: Dr. L played by:
Amy Poehler Charles Esten

13. Starring Actors
Pietro played by: Laurie Hugh

14. Soundtrack Tunes
 I would have this play in the part right before Cass
and Yo-Yoji eat the chocolate.- Clap Clap
A Choco Choco 
C’mon, A Choco Choco - Clap Clap
A Choco Choco - Slap Slap A Choco Choco - Slap Slap
A Choco Choco - Clap Clap
Everybody Say A Chocolate A Choco Choco - Slap Slap
A Choco Choco - Clap Clap A Choco Choco - Clap Clap
A Choco Choco - Slap Slap A Choco Choco - Slap Slap
Everybody Say A Chocolate Everybody Say Un, Dos,
Un, Dos, Tres
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) A Chocolate
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco) Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Un, Dos, Tres Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Now Wave To The People On The Left Hand Side Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Now Wave To The People On The Right Hand Side Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Chocolate (A Choco Choco)
Now Wave To The People With Your Pretty Backside
Now We Do It All Again And We Feel Alright (Feel Alright...)

15. Rating
 I rated This Book is Not Good For You a
Five out of five stars rating
I rated this book five out of five stars. I loved this book. It was full or
mystery. A surprise was lurking around every corner. There were a lot
of twists and turns that made the book more interesting. I recommend
this book to those of you who like adventure and mystery.

16. Recommendations
Other books by Pseudonymous Bousch
 The Name of This Book is Secret
 If You’re Reading This it’s Too Late
Other books like this
 The Secret Benedict Society