When Dani and her big brother Mike find themselves aboard the ill-fated river expedition of careless adventurer, Captain Kevin, they must work together to save themselves and the captain from all manner of deadly trials and traps. Complete with treacherous temples, ancient idols, and plenty of explosions, Shipwreckers is a big adventure that brings humor along for a dangerous and thrilling ride up the Amazon. In a place where laughter meets non-stop action, you’ll find Shipwreckers and its cast of soon-to-be fan-favorite characters.
An adventure up the Amazon, full of booby-trapped ruins, strange creatures, and ancient evil, piloted by an idiot who won’t stop making puns and jokes, as seen through the eyes of his (more than) capable sidekicks.
It’s been just over three years since the publication of Peterson and Pruett’s first novel, “Jungle Book: The Strength of the Wolf is the Pack,” the popular novelization of the live action feature film directed by Jon Favreau. But even then, the writing duo knew they had an original story up their wrinkled sleeves.
“We loved the idea of two kids going on an ill-fated river expedition with an adventuring captain,” Peterson said. “But a captain who has no idea what the heck he’s doing and who’s more likely to get them killed than to save them! Also puns. Lots and lots of puns.”
“The kids become the real heroes,” Pruett said. “And in the world of kid-centric, family entertainment, teaming up with Disney/Hyperion to bring these characters and the entire Shipwreckers world to print seemed like the perfect fit.”
But for these two pun-drunk scribes, this might only be the beginning of the adventure.
Hawaiian locals and visitors always enjoy spotting endangered Hawaiian one seals, but Honey Girl is an extra special case. She has raised seven pups, and scientists call her ‘Super Mom.’ Jeanne’s book tells her story of being injured by a fishhook. She is rescued and after veterinarians and scientists work to save her, she’s released back to her beach.
A large-format book about a bunch of boats found on a busy bay, buoyed by simple, spare, and lyrical text …
Inspired by the San Francisco Bay but with universal appeal, Boats By The Bay features a spectacular double-spread gatefold finale showing a boat parade and fireworks glowing against a city backdrop.
Socially timely and morally relevant, EFRÉN DIVIDED
– a contemporary slice-of-life story torn from today’s headlines –
is a powerful MG debut …
Efrén Nava’s Ama is his Superwoman-or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Ama and Apa work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mia feel safe and loved.
But Efrén worries about his parents; although he’s American-born, his parents are undocumented. His worst nightmare comes true one day when Ama doesn’t return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana, México.
Now more than ever, Efrén must channel his inner Soperboy to help take care of and try to reunite his family.
Based on the true story of Salva, one of some 3,800 Sudanese “Lost Boys” airlifted to the U.S. beginning in the mid-1990s …
Plucky, purple-haired Isabella, star of the New York Times
bestselling picture book series, is back for another adventure!
Just how high can a little girl dream?
In this toe-tapping jazz tribute, the traditional “This Old Man” gets a swinging makeover, and some of the era’s best musicians take center stage. The tuneful text and vibrant illustrations bop, slide, and shimmy across the page as Satchmo plays one, Bojangles plays two . . . right on down the line to Charles Mingus, who plays nine, plucking strings that sound “divine.”
Easy on the ear and the eye, this playful introduction to nine jazz giants will teach children to count–and will give them every reason to get up and dance!
Includes a brief biography of each musician.
All three book in Platte Clark’s Bad Unicorn Trilogy.
1. Bad Unicorn
2. Fluff Dragon
3. Good Ogre
