Marvy Gets the Thumps Author:Karyn Henley In the third book of the Marvy Baker series, readers will witness the chaos that can be caused by one little fib. Marvy's pestering friend Troy, whom Marvy affectionately refers to as "Zoo Troy," decides to share some made-up medical advice with Marvy. Troy tells Marvy that if she squishes her bread before she eats it, she'll get the Thumps. So ... more »when six-year old Marvy starts to feel sick, she thinks Troy must have been right. Marvy learns that maybe she shouldn't believe all she hears, and Troy learns an important little lesson about telling the truth.« less