Berticus

Fifth-grader Berticus exists at the collision point of homework, tests, bullies, first crushes, and the pressure from The Perfect Student. Not a pretty sight-but a funny one.

Berticus goes from self-appointed lunchroom maître d' to his secret club, an impromptu sing-a-long following a bathroom mishap, surviving bullies, becoming a martial arts superhero, running for class president, and joining the school band with the girl he's been crushing on ... and all bets are off.

Brian Silbert masterf...