Emily Ecton scrive con arguzia e umorismo acuti, affinati dal suo periodo come autrice per il quiz radiofonico della NPR 'Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!'. Il suo lavoro esplora spesso le assurdità della vita quotidiana e la ricerca di significato in luoghi inaspettati. Attingendo a un background diversificato che include la drammaturgia e persino personaggi in costume, Ecton crea narrazioni coinvolgenti e profonde. La sua voce distintiva offre ai lettori una prospettiva fresca e divertente sul mondo.
The animals of the Strathmore building have a mission--convince the raccoons who have invaded the loading dock to leave the building before Biscuit, the Yorkie on the second floor, is evicted for his non-stop barking, and Madison, Butterbean's human, is blamed for the destruction the raccoons are causing.
Melissa is a nobody. Wilf is a slacker. Bondi is a show-off. At least that's what their middle school teachers think. To everyone's surprise, they are the three students chosen to compete for a ten thousand-dollar scholarship, solving clues that lead them to various locations around Chicago. At first the three contestants work independently, but it doesn't take long before each begins to wonder whether the competition is a sham. It's only by secretly joining forces and using their unique talents that the trio is able to uncover the truth behind the Ambrose Deception--a truth that involves a lot more than just a scholarship. With a narrative style as varied and intriguing as the mystery itself, this adventure involving clever clues, plenty of perks, and abhorrent adults is pure wish fulfillment.
The story follows middle-graders Arlie and Ty as they unearth a buried coffee can containing hamster bones and a handwritten curse. When the furious undead hamster, Cuddles, is resurrected and wreaks havoc on their town, the duo, along with their feisty Chihuahua, Mr. Boots, must band together to confront this bizarre threat and restore peace. This adventure blends humor and supernatural elements, creating a thrilling quest for young readers.
When Jeremy is entrusted with Professor Twitchett's creation, a jackalope, he must find a way to keep it safe from the government agents who want it for their own purposes.
Furry friends embark on a comedic adventure to track down a ghost in this sequel to The Great Pet Heist. Combining elements of humor and mystery, the story promises "silly business galore," reminiscent of The Secret Life of Pets and Scooby Doo. Expect a delightful mix of antics and teamwork as the pets navigate their spooky challenge.
"Velká loupež a ještě větší legrace!" Fazolka věděla, že nebyla vždy tím nejvzornějším psem. Nikdy se však nepovažovala za vyloženě špatného psa – až do osudného rána, kdy její majitelka, paní Pamlsková, upadla na podlahu. Nutno podotknout, že byla podlaha kluzčí než obvykle, a to především proto, že se na ni Fazolka zrovna vyzvracela. Fazolka a její kamarádi teď musí přijít s plánem, který jim zajistí obživu v případě, že už se o ně paní Pamlsková nebude schopna nadále starat. Podaří se našim zvířecím kamarádům provést loupež století?