Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

I really cannot believe that people liked this book. Jeremy and his best friend Lizzie act like six year olds, not soon to be teens. At one point, he vomits because he TRIED oatmeal with peaches because he lives on a diet of peanut butter and candy. When confronted with a challenge, their first response is to break into an office building. Lizzie cannot help “taking” things that do not belong to her.
I thought the book was going to be able the charm of magic in everyday life: those special moments with those you love, making the most of everyday. NO. The ending is unrealistic and fully plotted by the adults surrounding Jeremy, the kid does nothing on his own.
I think teens would find Jeremy way too immature to relate to, and middle school kids would find the philosophy stuff boring, so I have no idea who the target audience is, but I know it was not for me.