Earlene's father says "If it runs, a Bean will shoot it! If it falls, a Bean will eat it!" This statement tells a lot about this book: humorous, dark, and full of life. It is definitely worth a read!
I used to go to the library all the time when I was a kid. As a teenager, I got a book on how to write jokes at the library, and that, in turn, launched my comedy career.