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The follow-up to the instant New York Times bestseller and Indie Next pick by author Drew Daywalt (The Day the Crayons Quit) and illustrator Mike Lowery continues the hilarious adventures of Sam the pug as he protects his family from suburban evil.Sam the pug, the Peterson family’s self-proclaimed “Human Being” and “chief security officer,” faces his biggest challenge yet: his sidekick Meow can talk (thanks to Sam’s “language lessons”), but now a mysterious mad bomber is after him. As Sam works to protect Meow, he must also uncover the truth about Justin’s new friend Dean—who might just be a vampire—and save the neighborhood from a host of villains, including goblins, robots, and a chainsaw-wielding maniac (or so Sam thinks).Packed with over-the-top humor, wacky illustrations, and Sam’s own drawings and lists, this is a must-read for kids 7-10, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves a good dose of chaos and canine charm!

The third book in the New York Times bestselling series about a precocious pug by Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit, takes Sam to the wild streets of New York City for his most chaotic adventure yet! Don’t miss the third book in this New York Times bestselling series that’s short, sweet, and packed with silly fun!Sam the pug, the Peterson family’s self-proclaimed “Human Being” and “chief security officer,” is back with more laugh-out-loud antics. This time, he’s battling a hot dog-selling werewolf, outsmarting a giant fish monster, and taking on a minotaur at Madison Square Garden—all while protecting his family; helping his best friend, Justin, conquer his fears; and maybe even winning the national cat show.Filled with comic panels and Sam’s wacky drawings, this is perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Dog Man, The First Cat in Space series, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Meet Unicorndog--part unicorn, part dog, 100 percent awesome! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will cheer for the first book in a hilarious new graphic novel series from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!In the evergreen vein of unlikely friendships, Max and Unicorndog may be one of the unlikeliest pairs yet.When a birthday wish goes awry, Max is stuck with Unicorndog. She’s part dog, part unicorn, and maybe part corndog (the jury’s still out on that one).The problem is, neither of them know what Unicorndogs can actually do. Play fetch? Be majestic? Do magic? None of those things seem very likely. But as it turns out, unicorndogs do make pretty good friends.Unicorndog might not be what Max wanted, but she’s exactly what he needs. (Probably.)Told through comic panels and full-page illustrations, each book is divided into three distinct chapters that are perfect for kids who are just learning to read.Mike Lowery is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Drew Daywalt's No Sam series, Mac Barnett's Mac B, Kid Spy series, and Max Greenfield's I Don't Want to Read This Book.

Unicorndog discovers she has magical powers (AWESOME!) when she accidentally gives Max FROG LEGS (NOT AWESOME)! Find out what happens in the second book in the hilarious chapter book graphic novel series from New York Times bestselling author Mike Lowery!What to do when your magic is a little . . . wonky?Unicorndog wants to be a unicorn more than anything! After all, unicorns can do awesome things with their magical powers. Then Unicorndog sneezes, and she realizes she does have magic—and her magic creates weird mashups of everyday objects: toaster lamps, and bowls of nachos with legs, and even hot dog monster trucks!!!Unicorndog is having a lot of fun until she accidentally turns Max’s legs into FROG LEGS. Now she can’t figure out how to sneeze them back! Uh oh. Can she and Max fix this, or is Max doomed to hop around for the rest of his life??Told through comic panels and full-page illustrations, each book is divided into three distinct chapters that are perfect for kids who are just learning to read.Mike Lowery is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Drew Daywalt's No Sam series, Mac Barnett's Mac B, Kid Spy series, and Max Greenfield's I Don't Want to Read This Book.

My Dad - the King of Cringe!What's a boy to do when his mum disappears, his dad moves him and his sister to the middle of nowhere, and his life takes a very swift downward turn . . . secretly launch his dad on the internet as the Next Big Thing, of course!'Hi guys!I bet every one of you knows what it's like to have an embarrassing parent - right? I bet they've done something so cringey that you wanted the ground to open up and swallow you whole. But let me tell you, my friend, NOBODY has a dad like mine. He takes embarrassing to a whole new level. If embarrassing was an Olympic sport, my dad would have, like, a gazillion gold medals.'This hilarious story will have instant appeal to a YouTube-watching generation and is told through a series of vlogs. Combining Ben Davis's brilliantly-funny voice and Mike Lowery's amazingly-amazing illustrations is sure to make this a hit with readers everywhere. After all, everyone knows what it's like to have an embarrassing parent, don't they?

An Instant New York Times BestsellerAn Indie Next PickA "howlingly funny tale." —ALA Booklist (starred review)From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery comes a heavily illustrated, paper-over-board middle grade novel about Sam, a noble pug who will go to any lengths to protect his family from the bad guys!Meet Sam: an insolent pug—and incidental hero—who will stop at nothing to protect his family!When scientists Elaine and Gary Peterson adopt Sam to keep their son, Justin, company in the midst of a top-secret research project, they never imagine the precocious pup will cause more harm than good. But from chewing up Elaine’s hair dryer (the “brain-melting heat cannon”) to his inability to be house-trained (who could resist the “pooping rug”?), the Petersons aren’t sure how much more they can take. And that's before Sam starts harassing Justin’s crush (and potential new friend), Phoebe, who Sam is sure is an evil wizard out to harm Justin.But when a pair of crooks encroaches on the Peterson household in an attempt to steal their confidential findings, Sam’s actions—never mind his reasoning for them—just may save the day.

From actor Max Greenfield (fan-favorite "Schmidt" from television's New Girl) comes a hilarious picture book for every child who thinks they don't like to read books (and all the kids-and grownups-who do).Words, sentences, and even worse, paragraphs fill up books. Ugh! So what's a reluctant reader to do? Actor Max Greenfield (New Girl) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Mike Lowery bring the energy and laugh-out-loud fun out for every child (and parent) who thinks they don't want to read a book. Joining the ranks of favorites like The Book With No Pictures and The Serious Goose, this clever and playful read-aloud breaks the fourth wall and will have all readers coming back for laughs again and again!

Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the VideoGame World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack anunbreakable secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat hisenemy? Find out in this kid spy adventure from New YorkTimes bestselling author, Mac Barnett!The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Macmust crack a secret code that has been recovered from a doubleagent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan,where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man ...and the world headquarters of Nintendo!Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's videogame skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video GameWorld Championships? historical facts masterfully woven throughoutthe plotfull-colour illustrations on every pageperfect for kids who love to laugh themselvessilly.  Don’tMiss! Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1)The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2)Top Secret Smackdown (Mac B., Kid Spy #3)Mac Cracks the Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)

The young detectives of Chestnut Close - Matthew, Melodyand Jake - are back to solve another twisty mystery!When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, thekids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and whowas responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with hisown kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But arethe pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters?As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they dig up jaw-droppingsecrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless jewels on theClose... a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestsellerThe Goldfish BoyThe Times has called Lisa Thompson"one of our most inventive writers for children"  PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKSGoldfish Boy"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a veryspecial heart." Kirkus"a heart-warming tale" Books for KeepsThe Light JarShortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for OlderReaders Category"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" TheGuardian"A hugely endearing boy hero" The TimesThe Day I Was Erased"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotionalwellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger childrenand teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations aboutmemory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust

The Magpie Riddle was previously published as The GraveyardRiddle. Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling,award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-aboutdebut children's books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the cornerof the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there...Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using thehouse as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known localcriminal.Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager wouldbe entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him,uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as theygo.A clever, very moving mystery for young readers to help solve"One of our most inventive writers for children" The TimesThe Goldfish Boy is a modern classic.

You've just brought home the most adorable puppy or adopted a rescue dog who needs a loving home. What could be better than keeping a record of all the firsts, milestones, stories, and pictures of your canine companion? Now, with My Dog Book, you'll be able to write down and share all of the special memories you make with your adorable pup as well as keep track of all the important dates and facts about your favorite pet. Like a baby book but for your best furry friend, and complete with whimsical illustrations throughout, this is the gift for the young dog lover or new pet owner.

From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious fully-illustrated new spy adventure series!