Dave Bardin – illustratör

Everyone in Peter Powers' family has super awesome superpowers - except Peter. All he can do is make ice cubes and flash freeze little stuff. At least his brother and sister have finally stopped picking on him - mostly. But at school, an even more menacing bully has it out for Peter and his friends. As if that wasn't enough, Boulder City is being raided by robots!When his parents are captured, will Peter and his siblings be able to work together and save the day? Or will the town--and possibly the world--be iced? Join Peter Powers and his fantastic family for their second action-packed and fun-filled adventure to find out!This is the second in a new chapter book series of exciting stories about a young boy who has the worst superpower ever. Each story is full of humor, action, and fun, but the charm can be found in the heartfelt message about the power of family, friends, and having confidence.

If you like the Avengers, Justice League, or The Incredibles, then get ready for this super powered family! Everyone in Peter Powers's family has super awesome superpowers. His dad controls fire with his mind, and his mom can fly. His big brother makes copies of himself, and his little sister is super-strong. And his baby brother even turns invisible! But all Peter can do is--this is really embarrassing--make ice cubes with his fingertips. That's why Peter's been working hard to improve his ice talents and is more powerful than ever. But when a group of sky pirates come to town, they steal everyone's abilities-including Peter's. Without superpowers, Peter is about to discover whether he's as cool as he thought he was or if he was letting his powers define him. Can he help his family, save his friends, and battle the diabolical sky pirates-or is his goose cooked? Featuring an extra-special power-packed final chapter that will shock readers!Peter Powers and the Swashbuckling Sky Pirates! is the sixth chapter book in a new series of exciting stories about a young boy who has some rather crummy superpowers. Each story is full of humor, action, and fun, but the charm can be found in the heartfelt message about the power of family, friends, and having confidence.

It is really hard to be a good witch when your sisters are extra bad. Poor Linda catches her sisters hexing people again, and she knows she must stop them. But their hexes and spells are getting harder and harder to reverse. Thankfully Linda can count on her friends, knowing the Monster Heroes will help save the day. This early chapter book includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

Even monsters get scared, and Will the ghost is beyond scared when he hears noises in his room after he goes to bed. A thump from under the bed and a thud from the closet lead Will to discover a human boy and girl in his bedroom! He needs to get them out before his scary sister finds them. Will calls his friends and the Monster Heroes come to the rescue! A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete this early chapter book.

A new mummy has started at school, but he''s really just a human in disguise. Brian the zombie and his friends know they need to protect the new kid from Harriet the werewolf and her gang of bullies. The Monster Heroes come up with a plan that makes the human boy seem like the scariest monster of all. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete this early chapter book.

Mina and her family head to their homeland of Transylvania for vacation. However, this is no vacation for Mina. Mina is a vampire who drinks beet juice instead of blood. How can she hide her secret when surrounded by vampires all day and night? And what is she going to do when she meets Dracula''s great-great-great-great grandson? Her friends are back home, but the Monster Heroes find a way to help Mina. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete this early chapter book.

Liam Chapman just bought a real, working time machine for only $3! Sure, it’s labeled “World’s Worst Time Machine,” but how bad could it be? Turns out, it’s so much worse than Liam could have ever imagined.“… fast-paced action, humor, and strong characters… Brady has written a great series starter that also has a nice sprinkling of history, a little science, and engaging, fun characters. Highly recommended.” — Jean Little LibraryWhen Liam summons Thomas Edison to help him finish his book report, the time machine delivers the wrong one. This Thomas Edison is a 10-year-old aspiring gangster from 1933 who demands to be called “Tommy Twinkles” and is also very interested in robbing a bank of the future. Liam could use some help from his parents here, but unfortunately, the time machine has kidnapped them both. In desperation, he turns to his friend Elsa. To set things right, these two fifth graders must embark on an adventure full of sci-fi gadgets, real-life gangsters, time travel, and a whole lot of Cheetos. With over two million books sold, author Dustin Brady has mastered the art of hooking kids on reading. Short chapters filled with heart-pounding adventure, hilarious twists, and unforgettable characters keep even the most reluctant readers invested to the last page. This new series adds real-life history to the formula, making it a fun, fresh way to learn.

The world’s clunkiest time machine is back – held together with duct tape, twist ties, and a mountain of pickles – in this laugh-out-loud adventure from best-selling author Dustin Brady, perfect for fans of fast-paced, funny fiction.Legend says that an eccentric millionaire hid a treasure somewhere inside the legendary "White City" at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Elsa and Liam have reason to believe that this treasure holds the key to finding Elsa's grandfather, who disappeared mysteriously over a year ago. The kids reassemble the World's Worst Time Machine and investigate!Liam and Elsa are not the only time travelers after the treasure. Not even close. If they're going to survive long enough to untangle the secrets of the White City, they'll need to upgrade their technology, make a few new friends, and rely on each other like never before. Oh, also, they're going to need a LOT of pickles.With over two million books sold, Dustin Brady has cracked the code for keeping kids reading. Short chapters, zany twists, and unforgettable characters hook even the most reluctant readers, while the blend of real history and hilarious storytelling makes this series both fun and fresh. Ideal for fans of time-travel adventures, wacky humor, and page-turning mysteries,World’s Worst Time Machine: Treasure in the White City will have readers racing to the last page.

The $3 time machine strikes again in this third and final installment in the series perfect for fans who love funny, unexpected adventures and wacky plot twists from best-selling author Dustin Brady.Professor Snellenburg is a mysterious man. What’s the real story behind his time machine? What does the villainous Queen want with him? And where is he now?To find the professor, Elsa and Liam will need to start digging up answers to these long-buried secrets. Their search starts with the Voynich Manuscript—a book from the Middle Ages that puzzles historians and codebreakers to this day. They’ll travel to an alternate dimension, where they’ll meet Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (the geologist, not the wrestler) and discover the shocking origin of time slime. Finally, with the help of the World’s Worst Time Machine, they’ll attempt a journey to the very center of time.As the kids close in on the answers they’ve been seeking, their world begins turning upside down. Who’s the hero of this story? Who’s the villain? And what happens when you find out that everything you thought you knew was a lie?With over two million books sold, Dustin Brady has cracked the code for keeping kids reading. Short chapters, zany twists, and unforgettable characters hook even the most reluctant readers, while the blend of real history and hilarious storytelling makes this series both fun and fresh. Ideal for fans of time-travel adventures, wacky humor, and page-turning mysteries, the World’s Worst Time Machine series will have readers racing to the last page.

Miles Morales is on the case in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!Miles Morales loves spending time at the new center that Tony Stark has just opened. There, he and other kids can take classes, play sports, and even work on art projects. Which is exactly what Miles is doing when he discovers that someone is trying to steal top-secret files from the Stark Center. Luckily, King T’Challa and his sister Shuri are in New York, and Shuri is just the tech genius who can help Miles save the day. Can this team identify and capture the villain before the Stark Center is completely destroyed? Miles is determined to untangle this web in this chapter book that’s perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! © 2024 MARVEL.™

Ms. Marvel and Ghost-Spider team up in this sixth original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!Gwen Stacy is taking a creative writing class at the Stark Center, and she's got total writer's block. Luckily Kamala Khan offers to help her, but before the two friends can get to work, Super Skrull breaks into the Stark Center and steals one of the Infinity Stones! Ghost-Spider and Ms. Marvel quickly swing into action, but are they powerful enough to stop Super Skrull, a villain who has all the abilities of the Fantastic Four? Adventure awaits in this chapter book perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! 2026 MARVEL