New Releases by Daniel Kenney

Jake Skutter is the Absolute Worst!!! And nobody knows this better than Sean Kelly. You see, Jake has been bullying Sean for his entire life. And by some miracle, Jake never gets in trouble, and he always beats Sean at everything. And now Jake''s got his hands on the coolest dart gun in the world. The one with the latest in Auto-Blaster technology. For twelve-year old Sean Kelly, this is the last straw! And it makes him do something that most kids at his school think is crazy. Will it lead to another in a long line of crushing, humiliating defeats, for the school''s lovable loser? Or, just this once, will Sean and his friends do the impossible? Will they finally win? Lovable Loser 1 is the 2nd book in the Project Gemini Series. Project Gemini is a unique collection of books aimed at getting the eight-to-ten-year-old reluctant reader excited to read. Project Gemini is a ten-book series involving the characters Pirate Ninja, Lovable Loser, Lunchmeat Lenny, and Olive Klein. These are distinct characters, each with their own separate stories, but all the stories exist within the same fictional universe. The ten books of the Project Gemini series are listed below. To learn more, go to www.DanielKenney.com Project Gemini Books -Book One: Pirate Ninja 1 -Book Two: Lovable Loser 1 -Book Three: Pirate Ninja 2 -Book Four: Lovable Loser 2 -Book Five: Pirate Ninja 3 -Book Six: Pirate Ninja 4 -Book Seven: Lunchmeat Lenny 1 -Book Eight: Lunchmeat Lenny 2 -Book Nine: The Unbeatable Olive Klein -Book Ten: Gemini Squad

My name is Archie Beller, I''m still pirate ninja and it''s Halloween. You''d thinking all I''d have to worry about is finding a cool costume and getting a ton of candy. As usual, you would be wrong. The bad guys in town have other ideas, candy thieving ideas!

Where did Professor Abner Jefferson go? Before they can find out, April, Henry, and Toad find themselves transported back in time to colonial Florida. Now they have to figure out what''s going on, where their father is, and how to get home. Can they find the missing pieces to the puzzle or will they be stuck in history forever?

My name is Remi Muldoon and I hope you''re ready for this story that proves that sometimes the smallest kids have the biggest lives.

My name is Sean Kelly, I''m a 6th Grader, and lots of people in my town STILL think I''m a loser. This time out, it''s Christina Delgado, the most annoyingly perfect girl ever. Because my brain becomes mush around perfection, I may or may not challenge her to the single dumbest challenge in history. Do I become a legend? Or do I become an even bigger loser? Read Book 2 in the 6th Grade Loser Series to find out now! Diary of a 6th Grade Loser is a hilarious adventure perfect for children ages 9-12

My name is Sean Kelly, I''m a 6th Grader, and a bunch of people at my school think I''m a loser. I''m not, of course. And neither are my friends. In fact, Squiggy and Dump Truck (those friends I mentioned and yes I realize they''ve got super weird names) well, Squiggy and Dump Truck thought I should start keeping this Diary to prove to everybody else that we''re not losers. Along the way I just might have captured the life of the MOST interesting kids in history (possible exaggeration). If you don''t believe me, try reading and find out for yourself. Diary of a 6th Grade Loser is a hilarious adventure perfect for children ages 9-12

Six months after his mom''s death, a still broken-hearted Curial Diggs discovers that his mom has left him a challenge. She wants him to find The Romanov Dolls, a fantastic treasure stolen from the Manhattan Art Collective when she was only a child. Despite having an overbearing famous father - who has already mapped out his son''s future - Curial follows his heart and his mother''s clues to Russia where he teams up with the granddaughter of a Russian History Professor to unravel the mystery behind the priceless treasure. Teenage Treasure Hunter is the first book in this exciting new treasure hunting series. Full of history, humor, and danger, these books are perfect for readers ages 10-14 (4th through 8tjh grades). Daniel Kenney is also the author of The Beef Jerky Gang, Katie Plumb & The Pendleton Gang, The Math Inspectors, and other awesome books for young readers. Find out more at www.DanielKenney.com

My name is Remi Muldoon, I''m ten years old, and this will probably be the most important book you ever read. Why? It''s simple, really. Because of Ducks. You heard me, DUCKS! And why are DUCKS so important? Well, you sort of have to read the book to find out. Let''s just say that, as usual, I find myself in TROUBLE, ducks and clowns play a fiendish role in my trouble, and somehow my good looks fail to save me. But something does save me. Or doesn''t it? Brought to life by author/illustrator Daniel Kenney, this hilarious second book in the Big Life of Remi Muldoon series is perfect for children ages 7-12 and adults ages 21-100.

Thirteen-year-old Katie Plumb is a spoiled brat with an eye for fashion and a talent for spending money-and she''s about to leave on the trip of a lifetime to fabulous Paris, France. But then the WORST thing in the world happens: her Grandfather changes the plan. Katie''s new destination? A cattle ranch in Nebraska. That''s right. NEBRASKA. Will the junior high fashion queen from Northern California be able to make it in the rough and tumble world of ranching and rodeo? Or will Katie fail and prove to her grandfather that this was not only a miserable summer but one GIGANTIC mistake? Join Katie Plumb and the rest of the Pendleton Gang for another terrific Middle Grade book by author/illustrator Daniel Kenney, perfect for children ages 9-12.

For seven year-old Rachel, losing a tooth is the number one WORST THING that has ever happened in her life. Until her Grandpa comes by and tells her a story about the time when he lost a tooth. The tale he spins is one part crazy, two parts silly, and involves sharks, snow, and mysterious creatures called Mopes. Its the kind of story that only a grandfather could tell. The question is, when it comes to Rachel and her loose tooth, will the story actually work? Read "But, I Still Had Feet" a hilarious and ridiculous story for children 7-10 in order to find out.

The small boy with the very BIG life For ten year-old Remi Muldoon, being SMALL is a BIG problem... especially with the kids at school. And when Remi''s attempt to become popular upsets the balance of the universe, things get worse. MUCH worse!Now, Remi must race against the clock to fix history before it''s too late. And along the way, he might just learn that the smallest of kids can have the biggest of lives!Brought to life by Author/Illustrator Daniel Kenney, this hilarious first book in the Big Life of Remi Muldoon illustrated series is perfect for children ages 8-12. Especially perfect for reluctant readers and kids who like Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, or Dork Diaries!

Mystery, Adventure, Humor... and Math! BOOK DESCRIPTION: Sixth-graders Stanley, Charlotte, Gertie and Felix did more than just start a detective agency. Using their math skills and their gut instincts, they actually solved a crime the police couldn''t crack. Now the Math Inspectors are called in to uncover the identity of a serial criminal named Mr. Jekyll, whose bizarre pranks cross the line into vandalism. But the deeper the friends delve into the crimes, the more they realize why they were asked to help. And it wasn''t because of their detective skills. Join Stanley and his friends in another thrilling adventure of the Math Inspectors series, perfect for math lovers, math haters, and all kids ages 9-12.PRAISE FOR THE MATH INSPECTORS:- I struggle to find books for 9 year old boys that hold the interest of my son. He read The Math Inspectors in one sitting and is excited for the next one in the series to come out. - My daughter and I stumbled upon this book and we''re hoping this is one of many new detective books for kids 9-12- Loved the funny dialogue between the friends but loved how Math is shown in such a positive light with Gertie and Charlotte, the two girl characters. My daughter is super excited to read more of these Math inspectors mystery books for kids.

When peanut butter is declared illegal, Lenny Parker does the foolish thing, and tries to get it back. Now, Wedge City''s local crime boss has the town''s newest resident in an impossible situation-and the only way Lenny can get himself out-is by recruiting a group of kids known more for the time they''ve spent in jail, than the time they''ve spent in class. Join Lenny and his extraordinary crew for this funny first adventure in the Lunchmeat Lenny series, perfect for all kids ages 7-12

The Math Inspectors are called in to uncover the identity of a serial criminal named Mr. Jekyll, whose bizarre (and hilarious) pranks cross the line into vandalism. But the deeper the friends delve into the crimes, the more they realize why they were asked to help...and it wasn''t because of their detective skills.

"When the Claymore Diamond is stolen from Ravensburg''s finest jewelry store, Stanley Carusoe gets the bright idea that he and his friends should start a detective agency. Armed with curiosity and their love for math, Stanley, Charlotte, Gertie and Felix race around town in an attempt to solve the mystery. Along the way, they butt heads with an ambitious police chief, uncover dark secrets, and drink lots of milkshakes at Mabel''s Diner. But when their backs are against the wall, Stanley and his friends rely on the one thing they know best: numbers. Because numbers, they never lie. Join Stanley and his friends in this smart and funny first mystery in The Math Inspectors series, perfect for math lovers [and] math haters"--Cover.

When Peter Mills descends into the creepy basement of Finley Junior High, he discovers a dark and twisted truth: girls haven''t always ruled the world. Now armed with a book of ancient, forbidden man secrets (such as how to make paper airplanes, stink bombs, and beef jerky), Peter and his friends think they''ve found the recipe to changing their lives. But the boys of the Beef Jerky Gang will soon find out that the girls aren''t about to give up control to a bunch of prank-pulling punks. Join Peter and his friends in this hilarious first book of the Beef Jerky Gang series.

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