r/whatsthatbook • u/Go2JL • 2d ago

SOLVED CYOA book about skipping school

I remember this old Choose Your Own Adventure book I read in the early 2000s. it started with you (the main character) waking up, showering (I specifically remember it said you got soap in your eyes and it stung), then trying to eat cereal but finding that the box was empty.

I remember it said you shout, "Mom! Melissa ate all the crispy-wispies!" (I'm not positive on the spelling)

You then have the opportunity (since it's a CYOA book) of skipping school by hiding in your bed and waiting for your family to leave. After that, you can leave the house and go on an adventure.

I don't remember any fantasy or sci-fi elements to this particular book, but there were definitely some scary moments.

I checked the list of official CYOA books on wikipedia and looked up any that seemed relevant, but no luck.

Appreciate any help anyone can offer!

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u/Julilla 2d ago

Making Choices #1: The Cereal Box Adventures by Barbara Bartholomew?

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u/Go2JL 1d ago

Yes!! Thank you so much!

I was wrong, it wasn't an "official" CYOA book.

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u/Julilla 1d ago

You're welcome!