New Releases by Sara Pennypacker

Award-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways. What are people for? That’s the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom. Fame! says Leeva’s mom, the mayor of Nutsmore. Money! says her dad, the town treasurer. With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town''s librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer—setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.

From award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; this is a gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling novel about chosen families and the healing power of love. A New York Times bestseller! It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter—newly orphaned after the war, racked with guilt and loneliness—leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax''s kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing—and each other, once again. As he did for Pax, Jon Klassen, New York Times bestseller, Caldecott medalist, and two-time Caldecott Honoree, has created stunning jacket and interior illustrations.

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! This brightly colored boxed set contains the paperback editions of Clementine, The Talented Clementine, and Clementine''s Letter -- the first three books in the best-selling series about an unforgettable third grade girl named Clementine. Sara Pennypacker''s character, with her unique perspective on school, friends, and family, has been compared to Beverly Clearly''s Ramona. Caldecott Honoree Marla Frazee brilliantly brings Clementine to life with detailed pen-and-ink illustrations throughout. This is the perfect gift for readers who are hankering for their first chapter book.

From the author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving middle grade novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere. Ware can’t wait to spend summer “off in his own world”—dreaming of knights in the Middle Ages and generally being left alone. But then his parents sign him up for dreaded Rec camp, where he must endure Meaningful Social Interaction and whatever activities so-called “normal” kids do. On his first day Ware meets Jolene, a tough, secretive girl planting a garden in the rubble of an abandoned church next to the camp. Soon he starts skipping Rec, creating a castle-like space of his own in the church lot. Jolene scoffs, calling him a dreamer—he doesn’t live in the “real world” like she does. As different as Ware and Jolene are, though, they have one thing in common: for them, the lot is a refuge. But when their sanctuary is threatened, Ware looks to the knights’ Code of Chivalry: Thou shalt do battle against unfairness wherever faced with it. Thou shalt be always the champion of the Right and Good—and vows to save the lot. But what does a hero look like in real life? And what can two misfit kids do?

The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother meet a cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, they get into a really tight spot. Can Stanley help them get out again?

Waylon can''t wait to participate in the Boston Science Expo June 14. He''s confident that his project will impress the crowd, and his idol, Neil deGrasse Tyson, is sure to be in attendance. Maybe Waylon will finally get a chance to meet him! The Expo is on the same day of his sister''s performance at the Beantown Repertory Theater. Neon has been preparing for weeks, ever since she won third prize in a New Voices in Boston Theater contest, and their dad has agreed to be the centerpiece of the show. June 14 is also the deadline Waylon''s dad set for himself to sell his screenplay to Hollywood. Finally, Waylon''s mom has a mysterious appointment that day that she won''t talk about. It looks as though Waylon will be going to the Science Expo by himself. But at least there''s Neil deGrasse Tyson! When Waylon''s dad is summoned to Hollywood at the last minute, Neon is in dire need of a replacement. She trains her eyes on Waylon, and he has no choice but to be the stand-in, even though it means missing the Expo. It promises to be the most embarrassing night of his life . . . yet it could turn out to be the most awesome of all. But what is Mom up to, anyway?

Waylon can''t wait to participate in the Boston Science Expo June 14. He''s confident that his project will impress the crowd, and his idol, a famous astrophysicist, is sure to be in attendance. Maybe Waylon will finally get a chance to meet her! The Expo is on the same day of his sister''s performance at the Beantown Repertory Theater. Neon has been preparing for weeks, ever since she won third prize in a New Voices in Boston Theater contest, and their dad has agreed to be the centerpiece of the show. June 14 is also the deadline Waylon''s dad set for himself to sell his screenplay to Hollywood. Finally, Waylon''s mom has a mysterious appointment that day that she won''t talk about. It looks as though Waylon will be going to the Science Expo by himself. But at least there''s that astrophysicist! When Waylon''s dad is summoned to Hollywood at the last minute, Neon is in dire need of a replacement. She trains her eyes on Waylon, and he has no choice but to be the stand-in, even though it means missing the Expo. It promises to be the most embarrassing night of his life . . . yet it could turn out to be the most awesome of all. But what is Mom up to, anyway?

Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to share a dog with Baxter Boylen, science may not be very helpful. Baxter is the closest thing to a juvenile delinquent Waylon has ever met. He''s always getting called to Principal Rice''s office, and now he''s even having meetings with the chief of police. At least the two boys can visit their dog, Dumpster Eddy, while they''re at the station. Eddy is behind bars in the Stray Animals'' Lock-up. When a new Animal Control officer takes over, it looks as though the dog''s days are numbered. Waylon comes up with a science-y plan to save Eddy, but can he trust Baxter to help him carry it out?

Waylon has lots of ideas for making life more awesome through science, like teleportation, human gills, and attracting cupcakes by controlling gravity. But it''s impossible for him to concentrate on his inventions when he''s experiencing his own personal Big Bang. Arlo Brody is dividing the fourth grade boys into two groups. Waylon would rather be friends with everyone. Well, everyone except the scary new kid, Baxter Boylen. Waylon''s older sister, Neon, is shooting away from the family. He wishes everything would go back to the way it was before she started wearing all black and saying "What''s the point?" all the time. Just when it looks as though Waylon''s universe is exploding, something happens to bring it all together again, and it is, without a doubt, One Awesome Thing.

Ming-Li looked up and tried to imagine the sky silent, empty of birds. It was a terrible thought. Her country''s leader had called sparrows the enemy of the farmers--they were eating too much grain, he said. He announced a great "Sparrow War" to banish them from China, but Ming-Li did not want to chase the birds away. As the people of her village gathered with firecrackers and gongs to scatter the sparrows, Ming-Li held her ears and watched in dismay. The birds were falling from the trees, frightened to death! Ming-Li knew she had to do something -- even if she couldn''t stop the noise. Quietly, she vowed to save as many sparrows as she could, one by one...

Waylon has lots of ideas for making life more awesome through science, like teleportation, human gills, and attracting cupcakes by controlling gravity. But it''s impossible for him to concentrate on his inventions when he''s experiencing his own personal Big Bang. Arlo Brody is dividing the fourth grade boys into two groups. Waylon would rather be friends with everyone. Well, everyone except the scary new kid, Baxter Boylen. Waylon''s older sister, Neon, is shooting away from the family. He wishes everything would go back to the way it was before she started wearing all black and saying "What''s the point?" all the time. Just when it looks as though Waylon''s universe is exploding, something happens to bring it all together again, and it is, without a doubt, One Awesome Thing.

New York Times Bestseller * National Book Award Longlist From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come. Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter''s dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather''s house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn''t where he should be—with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox. Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own. . . . Pax is a wonderful choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups. Plus, don''t miss Pax, Journey Home, the sequel to the award-winning and modern classic Pax.

“[An] excellent sequel to Stuart’s Cape . . . Precocious readers looking for clever and unusual situations will not be disappointed. Hilarious.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Our favorite worrier is back, and Stuart is about to start third grade. As he makes his way to the first day of school, wearing the worst outfit ever, what could a first-rate worrier do but worry? Stuart worries about getting stuck in the boys’ bathroom, about not having anything to show for show-and-tell, but most of all, about not making any friends. With his cape, though, Stuart is bound to have a day full of wacky adventures. “This humorous fantasy perfectly captures the child’s-eye view of elementary-school life . . . Young readers are sure to identify with Stuart’s persistent quest to find his place in the classroom society.” —School Library Journal “[A] wryly funny mix of the real and the magical, enhanced by Matje’s quirky line art.” —Publishers Weekly

In the tradition of The Stupids, Meet the Dullards is a clever and irreverent picture book about a comically boring family, from bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Daniel Salmieri. Their home is boring. Their food is plain. Their lives are monotonous. And Mr. and Mrs. Dullard like it that way. But their children—Blanda, Borely, and Little Dud—have other ideas. . . . Never has dullness been so hilarious than in this deadpan, subversive tale.

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! Summer is coming, and Clementine is not ready. She is not ready to start speaking to her father again, because she''s still mad at him for eating meat. Instead, she gives him drawings of animals she knows would not want to be somebody''s dinner. Then there is the new baby on the way. Clementine''s mom sure doesn''t seem ready. She''s suddenly crazy about cleaning (Dad says she is nesting), but she doesn''t even have a name picked out yet. Clementine just hopes the baby won''t be a dud. What Clementine really isn''t ready for is saying good-bye to her third grade teacher. She knows Mr. D''Matz is going to tell her all kinds of things that aren''t true. Everything else may be changing around her, but that doesn''t mean that Clementine has. But which is worse, saying good-bye, or not saying good-bye?

Special delivery: Danger! When Stanley''s mother needs the secret ingredient for a special recipe, Stanley mails himself to Mexico to track down its mysterious maker. But what will happen when a band of spies threatens to steal the secret?

Flat Stanley goes north! Stanley Lambchop and his family are in British Columbia, Canada, for some skiing and winter fun. But when Stanley and his new friend Nick go snowboarding – with Stanley as the snowboard, of course – they take a midair tumble just as the wind picks up . . . and find themselves floating in an amazing Canadian cross-country journey that might just be Stanley''s wildest adventure yet! Published in the USA as Flat Stanley: The Intrepid Canadian Expedition

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! When it comes to tackling third grade, Clementine is at the top of her game-okay, so maybe not all the time. After her teacher announces that the third and fourth graders will be putting on a talent show, Clementine panics. She doesn''t sing or dance or play an instrument. She can''t even hop with finesse. And as if that didn''t make her feel bad enough, her perfect best friend, Margaret, has so many talents, she has to alphabetize them to keep them straight? How can Clementine ever hope to compete? As the night of the big "Talent-palooza" draws closer, Clementine is desperate for an act, any act. But the unexpected talent she demonstrates at the show surprises everyone-most of all herself.

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! Clementine''s having a nervous breakdown. The FAMILY MEETING! sign is up in her house, and she just knows she''s in trouble for something. Has she been too mean to her little brother? Too sloppy? Eating too much junk food? Try as she might to find out what''s on the agenda, her parents won''t reveal anything before the meeting. As far as Clementine is concerned, the agenda should be something like: "We''re getting a gorilla." But no, it''s something entirely different. "We''re talking about a new baby," says her father. "A sibling for you two. What do you think about that?" NO THANKS! is what Clementine thinks. After all, four is the perfect number for a family. There are four sides to a table, not five. Will Clementine learn to make room for one more?

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! Clementine has been picked for Friend of the Week, which means she gets to be line leader, collect the milk money, and feed the fish. Even better, she''ll get a Friend of the Week booklet, in which all the other third-grade kids will write why they like her. Clementine''s best friend Margaret has all sorts of crazy ideas for how Clementine can prove to the class she is a good friend. Clementine has to get a great booklet, so she does everything Margaret says she should do. But what begins as one of the best weeks ever starts turning into the worst, and being a good friend might turn out harder than Clementine thinks.

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! Clementine can''t believe her ears: her beloved teacher, Mr. D''Matz, might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her itch to draw constantly, or her need to play "Beat the Clock" when the day feels too long. And in his place, he''s left a substitute with a whole new set of rules that Clementine just can''t figure out. The only solution, she decides, is to hatch a plan to get Mr. D''Matz back. Even if it means ruining her Mr. D''Matz''s once-in-a-lifetime chance, it''s worth it -- isn''t it?

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! For Clementine, Spring is a really big deal. Spring is for seeing her apple tree start to grow, for watching her friend Margaret go crazy with cleaning, and for going on the school trips, like this year''s trip to Plimoth Plantation. Clementine is ready for Ye Olden Times, but she isn''t so sure about surviving lunch there-the fourth graders have strict rules about no eating sounds. If that wasn''t enough, Clementine also faces the challenges of learning Olive-language and surviving The Cloud on Bus 7. Hearing the pilgrim lady talk about why she made the long journey from England makes Clementine think about rules. Who makes them, and what do they mean to the people who have to live with them? Today Clementine has to decide which rules are made to be broken.

Calling all Clementine fans: Write your hearts out! This gift journal opens with an introduction from Clementine herself, inviting readers to make every page of the journal exactly the way they want it to be. Once they turn the page, young diarists can start recording their thoughts on lined pages featuring Caldecott-honoree Marla Frazee’s iconic art and classic quotes from all five Clementine books. Boasting tons of clever activities, silly (and smart) quizzes, and writing prompts covering everything from friendship to secrets to pizazzy talents, this journal will provide hours of fun for Clementine fans and series newcomers alike.

From Clementine author Sara Pennypacker, this is a poignant middle-grade novel about two foster children who must find a way to work together in order to survive. Eleven-year-old Stella misses her (unreliable) mom, but she loves it at great-aunt Louise’s house. Louise lives on Cape Cod, where Stella hopes her mom will someday come and settle down. The only problem? Angel, the foster kid Louise has taken in. The two girls live together but there’s no way they’ll ever be friends. Then Louise suddenly passes away one morning—and Stella and Angel decide not to tell anyone. Now they have to depend on each other for survival. Now they are forced to trust each other with the biggest secret ever. With great empathy and humor, Sara Pennypacker tells the story of two very different girls who unexpectedly become each other’s true family.

Stanley is a huge fan of the ninja movie star Oda Nobu. So he decides to send something even better than fan mail - himself ! Soon enough, Flat Stanley is in Japan with Oda Nobu. But trouble is not far behind. Lucky that they have their ninja moves ! [Quatrième page de couverture].

Join everybody''s favourite flat boy for another magical adventure - It''s Jeff Brown''s Flat Stanley. The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery Flat Stanley is back! Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can''t wriggle out of this dark tomb - and the terrible mess he finds himself in? Jeff Brown''s world-famous character Flat Stanley continues to charm half a century after he first found his way into print.

In Stuart''s Cape, Stuart and kis flaky family have just moved to town, and there''s plenty to worry about. Stuart is very good at worrying, but not so good at waiting. Impatient for an adventure, he makes himself a cape out of a hundred old ties, and from then on, he has one preposterous adventure after another.In Stuart Goes to School, Stuart is living in a new town, going to a new school, and has not yet made any friends. He has plenty to worry about. Luckily Stuart has his magical cape. Can he control the adventures his cape creates in order to impress his classmates, or will he become the laughing stock of the whole third grade?

Stanley and his brother Arthur share an adventure with a young gold mine named Calamity Jasper. Stanley''s unique abilities allow him to shine as a hero, and Arthur feels left out. In the end Stanley and Arthur work together to save the day.

Stanley mails himself to movie star ninja Oda Nobu, and soon Stanley is seeing Japan with his idol. But soon something happens and they need a real hero to save the day!