Li'l Genius #4

Ollie the Kid daydreams himself into the dusty town of Varmint City, where the tyrannical Mean Murdley has taken over by force—until the fearless young marshal decides to face him down in a series of increasingly absurd showdowns. With his wits sharper than his aim, Ollie turns each of Murdley's excuses and second chances into opportunities to stay one step ahead, all while the outlaw desperately searches for an edge. It's a lighthearted romp that proves sometimes brains beat bullets in the Wild West.

When Henry Orwell takes his bright son Ollie on what he thinks will be a relaxing walk and man-to-man talk, the boy ends up teaching his father some valuable lessons about town etiquette, traffic safety, and how to treat animals—gently turning the tables on Pop's intended wisdom. As they navigate littered sidewalks, traffic signals, a suspicious neighborhood dog, and a neighbor's property line, Ollie proves he's picked up more than a thing or two about doing the right thing.

When Li'l Genius (Ollie Orwell) strikes a deal with his father Henry—10¢ per pound of fish caught—he heads out hoping to make some real money. After a slow start at the fishing hole, Ollie's luck takes an unexpected turn when he spots something enormous washed up on the beach, leading to a hilarious showdown with his dad over what counts as a legitimate catch.

When Mr. Prankle dashes out of his novelty shop and asks young Ollie Orwell to mind the store, the boy jumps at his chance to impress—and prove himself ready for a job. But Ollie's overeager attempts to sell party supplies to Mrs. Van Tenspot, a wealthy customer, backfire when he keeps demonstrating the store's trick items on her instead of just wrapping them up. Will Ollie's pranks cost him his shot at employment, or might they teach Mr. Prankle something valuable about his own merchandise?