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Li'l Genius #16 (1958)

Charlton · 1958 · 68 pages

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Contains 21 stories
Teacher I Know
1 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

In a classroom scene, a young student named Ollie Orwell confidently raises his hand when asked about the signing location of the Declaration of Independence. With a mischievous grin, he claims to know the answer—only to surprise everyone by saying it was signed "at the bottom." The story ends with a comedic "PLOP!" as the class reacts to his unexpected reply.

The Hypnotist
7 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell dreams of having hypnotic powers, and his dad plays along by pretending he’s hypnotized—leading Ollie to believe he’s a real hypnotist. When Ollie tries to use his "powers" on Mr. Higgins at the soda parlor, he gets a surprise twist when the man turns the tables, making Ollie do the dishes instead.

I'll Say
1 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell, a young boy with a flair for dramatic flair, proudly declares his deep connection to his neighborhood, recounting how he’s transformed from a weak, hairless infant to a healthy, energetic resident—claiming he was even born there. His exuberant response to a question about the neighborhood’s health leaves the woman he’s speaking to utterly stunned.

C'mon in, the Lemonade's Fine!
5 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell tries to sell his elaborate do-it-yourself lemonade machine to a customer, only to have the contraption go wildly awry when the glass falls and the buyer flees—leaving Ollie shouting after him as the lemonade flows into the streets. The chaotic invention, designed to make lemonade with a series of exaggerated mechanical steps, spirals out of control in a comical chain reaction.

Gloom and Doom Again
1 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell is distraught, convinced he’s lost his mother, but reveals he’s still clinging to her skirt—literally—after all. The story plays on exaggerated childlike panic with a twist of literal-minded humor.

TV Talent
3 pp · humor; children

Li'l Tomboy confidently promises to entertain her family with something she learned from TV, sparking curiosity and playful speculation about what she’ll perform. When she reveals her act—a wrestling hold she picked up from her favorite show—the audience is stunned, especially her dad, who’s left bewildered by the unexpected demonstration.

Some Baby
1 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell insists to his mother that he saw a baby fed on elephant milk who quickly gained weight, claiming the miracle is real. Though she dismisses it as nonsense, Ollie drags her to the zoo to prove it, pointing out the baby with wide-eyed conviction.

No Wonder
1 pp · humor; children

A young boy insists on using popcorn instead of eating it, claiming he needs it for making pancakes. His friend watches in disbelief as he pours the popcorn into the batter, then settles in to read while the pancakes cook themselves.

The Richest Millionaire
3 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

A young boy marvels at the absurdly extravagant life of Ollie Orwell, the richest millionaire in the world, from his lawn of greenbacks to his ice cream brick patio and a pool stocked with waterproof doughnut life preservers. Envious of Ollie’s impossible wealth and lavish lifestyle, the boy dreams of having the same kind of life—only to discover, with a jolt, that Ollie’s dream is exactly the same as his own.

Not Very Happy
2 pp · humor; children
The Truckman's Apprentice
6 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

A young boy, Ollie Orwell, sneaks into a truck to take a nap, only to be startled when the vehicle suddenly starts moving and he finds himself caught in a wild ride. As the truck barrels down a stormy road, Ollie must figure out how to get the drivers to stop before they crash into a washed-out bridge.

The New Treasurer
8 pp · humor

When the club’s treasury dwindles to just twenty-three cents, the members appoint the newly joined, extremely wealthy Rolando as their treasurer—only to discover that his mother, a woman who finds money repulsive, has taken the club’s last coins. As Rolando struggles to keep the money safe and the club devises a plan to retrieve it, they launch a daring nighttime mission to sneak into the Moneybucks’ penthouse, leading to a chaotic and comedic showdown.

Team Spirit
4 pp · humor; children

Li'l Tomboy is frustrated when her friends are distracted by a romantic comic strip, losing their team spirit just before an important football game. She tries to snap them out of their daydreams, but they’re too smitten to focus—until she realizes their obsession might actually help her get an autograph from the star of a personal appearance tour.

Gloom and Doom
2 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell, the boy with a knack for solving mysteries, is startled by the wailing of the Gloom and Doom Twins, who claim to have heard a tragic tale. They recount a short, sorrowful story about a dwarf named Algy and a bear named Bulgy, whose fates are tied in a twist of fate that leaves the twins in tears. The tale ends abruptly, leaving Ollie puzzled and the twins still sniffling.

Two Geniuses in the Family
2 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell finds himself in a predicament when his father insists on punishing him—only to be interrupted by Ollie’s clever argument that he can’t be spanked on an empty stomach. As the situation escalates, Ollie laments that there must be two geniuses in the family, hinting at a shared wit or cleverness between him and someone else.

The Cleaner Uppers
3 pp · humor; children

Li'l Genius and Li'l Tomboy take pride in cleaning their room, proudly declaring themselves "Cleaner Uppers" — but their tidy appearance hides a chaotic mess they’ve secretly shoved into the closet. When their parents arrive and praise their work, the kids panic as their father goes to retrieve their coats, unaware of what’s inside.

A Lesson in Grammar
1 pp · humor; children
Ollie Orwell

Ollie Orwell learns a lesson in proper grammar when his teacher corrects his casual "I ain't goin'" to the proper "I am not going," leading to a moment of surprise when he realizes the full extent of the correction—especially when it seems no one at all might be going to the picnic.

Watch Those Eyes
1 pp · humor; children
The Club
7 pp · humor

Rock and Rollo’s club is a secret society of uniquely talented kids—each with a special skill no one else can match—until Rollo claims he’s special too, thanks to his endless toy collection. When the gang visits his penthouse to play, they accidentally trigger a series of spooky mishaps that make them believe a ghost is haunting the house.

Untitled story
0.5 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
Count GattoShadow
Test for Shadow
1 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
ShadowCount Gatto

Shadow, a clever fox, faces a series of brain-teasing questions from Count Gatto, a feline nobleman, in a humorous test of wit. As Shadow confidently answers each riddle, Count Gatto is both impressed and baffled by the fox’s unexpected intelligence.

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