Overview
Introducing Squish--a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants, Dan Gutman's Weird School, and Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady. Beep! Beep! Squish can't get enough of his awesome new video game Mitosis! (Mitosis is what happens when cells divide. Who says video games can't be educational?) In fact, he may even be ""obsessed""! He plays at home . . . at school. . . even in his sleep! Are video games taking over Squish's life?! And can Squish's favorite comic book hero, Super Amoeba, stop the Creeping Black Mold that's taking over Small Pond? Find out in ""Squish #5"" ""Game On""--saving the world, one cell at a time! Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam! Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba! ""New York Times: "" ""An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy."" ""Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews"" * ""Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does."" ""The Bulletin: "" ""A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure.""
Full Product Details
Author: Jennifer L Holm ,
Matthew Holm ,
Jennifer L Holm ,
Matt Holm
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Imprint: Turtleback Books
Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.
Volume: 05
Dimensions:
Width: 13.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 17.30cm
Weight: 0.236kg
ISBN: 9780606319461
ISBN 10: 0606319468
Pages: 91
Publication Date: 28 May 2013
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
,
Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.
Reviews
New York Times: <br> An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy. <br><br> Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews <br> * Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does. <br> <br> The Bulletin: <br> A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure.
New York Times: An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews * Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does. The Bulletin: A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure.
New York Times: An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews * Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does. The Bulletin: A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2013: Funny and snarky as ever.
Author Information
Brother-and-sister team MATTHEW ""InkBoy"" HOLM and JENNIFER ""WriterGirl"" HOLM are the dashing duo behind the award-winning Babymouse series. In addition to fighting the forces of evil, Jennifer is the ""New York Times"" bestselling author of several acclaimed novels, including three Newbery Honor winners, ""Our Only May Amelia, """"Penny from Heaven"" and ""Turtle in Paradise. ""Matthew Holm is a graphic designer and freelance writer.
