Recess Revolution

Recess Revolution

Michael Fry

Humor / Realistic Fiction / Childrens

Join oddball outsiders Nick, Molly, and Karl in a hilarious middle-school illustrated novel adventure full of awkwardness and missteps as they strive to be seen in a world that would prefer they stay invisible.Nick is the shortest seventh-grader in the history of the world (he's pretty sure), he doesn't fit in with any groups or clubs (who needs 'em?), and he spends more time inside than outside his locker (they're roomier than you'd think). Things only get worse when a well intentioned guidance counselor forces Nick to join the school's lamest club—along with fellow misfits Molly and Karl—in her quest to cure all three of their "peer allergies." What starts off as a reluctant band of hopeless oddballs morphs into an effective and empowered team ready to face whatever middle school throws at them, including bullies, awkward romance, zany adults, and a brave new world of surprising friendships. Renowned cartoonist Michael Fry brings an unforgettable cast of...
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King Karl

King Karl

Michael Fry

Humor / Realistic Fiction / Childrens

Nick, Molly, and Karl have nowhere to turn but to each other in the latest Odd Squad adventure, and they'll need every ounce of wit, resourcefulness, and help they can get in order to rise above their biggest challenge yet.Published in 13 countries worldwide, this is the third in the brilliant series from Michael Fry.
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How to Be a Supervillain

How to Be a Supervillain

Michael Fry

Humor / Realistic Fiction / Childrens

Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he's fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family's utter disappointment, Victor doesn't have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won't run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can't stand to be messy. Hopeless!As a last-ditch effort before they give up and let him be a—gasp!—civilian, Victor's exasperated parents send him to apprentice under a disgraced supervillain called The Stain. This matchup starts off as a complete disaster, but Victor and The Stain eventually find that they have a lot to learn from each other. The stakes get high when Victor is forced to choose between his mentor and his family morals (or lack thereof)...what will the world's nicest bad guy do?In this rollicking middle-grade adventure, Michael Fry's witty text and hysterical artwork combines superhero action with classic fish-out-of-water humor.
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Bobbie Mendoza Saves the World (Again)

Bobbie Mendoza Saves the World (Again)

Michael Fry

Humor / Realistic Fiction / Childrens

"The brevity, pacing, and humor are likely to appeal to reluctant readers. Fun for fans of fantasy and flatulence." —Kirkus ReviewsPerfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Hilo! Author-illustrator team Michael Fry and Bradley Jackson return with a hilarious and heartfelt adventure starring the characters from The Naughty List.Some nasty imaginary creatures have just escaped into the real world, and it's an emergency! Bobbie and her friends must take on unicorns, farting spiders, a giant nightmare squid, and a scary Viking bounty hunter who is determined to land the whole gang in Trans-Dimensional prison.But Bobbie will learn that sometimes the things that scare us most aren't actually so terrifying once you've faced them.This zany, laugh-out-loud sequel packed with comic illustrations is sure to have kids laughing!
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