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Zenith's candidly funny first-person narrative applies a light, portmanteau-riddled touch to themes of death and grief, while the protagonists' close relationships and powers offer up sheer spectral fun. -- Publishers Weekly In this latest caper from the ingenious Van Eekhout, readers will enjoy the banter as much as the topsy-turvy action. -- Booklist Praise for Fenris & Mott: ""Van Eekhout gives readers both a redoubtable human protagonist who shows hidden depths of courage and resilience on the way to an ingenious resolution, and a canine one who is at once irresistibly winsome and terrifyingly destructive (not unlike many nonmythical dogs)."" -- Booklist (starred review) ""In this Rick Riordan-esque epic, modern and ancient worlds collide in a vividly sketched adventure that begs to be adapted for the screen. Thrilling and touching in equal measure."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Van Eekhout applies a deft touch to Mott's difficult ethical dilemma, imbuing the quickly paced story with tenderness and genuine surprises."" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Weird Kid: ""Impeccably toned middle school humor, paired with action-packed hijinks and a poignant extended metaphor about finding one's identity, results in a heartfelt, pitch-perfect middle grade novel."" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) ""A wacky, witty, action-packed alien adventure with a poignant message about being your best self."" -- John David Anderson, author of Posted ""Greg van Eekhout brings magic, mystery, humor, and weird science to his wonderful WEIRD KID! Devious and fun -and highly recommended!"" -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin ""No one mixes gonzo with heartfelt like Greg van Eekhout. Amid wacky aliens, secret organizations, and larger-than-life guitar solos, is one kid just trying to figure out who he is. I was rooting for Jake on every page, and you will be, too!"" -- Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels ""Exciting and intriguing twist on science-fiction tropes. A standout SF adventure."" -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Cog: ""A page-turning novel of friendship, family, and standing up for what's right."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""Cog is a gem of a robot, and his robotic observations are comedic gold. Readers will be charmed by this sci-fi tale of free choice, hot dogs, and fun word problems."" -- Booklist ""Van Eekhout brings considerable heart and wisdom to this coming-of-age tale. A thought-provoking tale for younger readers about hubris and what it means to be human."" -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Voyage of the Dogs: ""Fast-moving, funny, and suspenseful. A deep-space furry adventure with heart and humor."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Who's a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more."" -- Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee ""A crackling page-turner about courage and wonder, full of warmth and heart and characters who jump off the page. It's my favorite book of the year."" -- Rae Carson, New York Times bestselling author of the Girl of Fire & Thorns series ""Dogs in space? Who knew we needed that? But Greg van Eekhout proves we did! Voyage of the Dogs is a delight, and kids are going to love it."" -- Spencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Woof ""Dog-lovers and space enthusiasts will gravitate to Van Eekhout's riveting book."" -- Booklist

Praise for Fenris & Mott: Van Eekhout gives readers both a redoubtable human protagonist who shows hidden depths of courage and resilience on the way to an ingenious resolution, and a canine one who is at once irresistibly winsome and terrifyingly destructive (not unlike many nonmythical dogs). -- Booklist (starred review) In this Rick Riordan-esque epic, modern and ancient worlds collide in a vividly sketched adventure that begs to be adapted for the screen. Thrilling and touching in equal measure. -- Kirkus Reviews Van Eekhout applies a deft touch to Mott's difficult ethical dilemma, imbuing the quickly paced story with tenderness and genuine surprises. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Weird Kid: Impeccably toned middle school humor, paired with action-packed hijinks and a poignant extended metaphor about finding one's identity, results in a heartfelt, pitch-perfect middle grade novel. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) A wacky, witty, action-packed alien adventure with a poignant message about being your best self. -- John David Anderson, author of Posted Greg van Eekhout brings magic, mystery, humor, and weird science to his wonderful WEIRD KID! Devious and fun -and highly recommended! -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin No one mixes gonzo with heartfelt like Greg van Eekhout. Amid wacky aliens, secret organizations, and larger-than-life guitar solos, is one kid just trying to figure out who he is. I was rooting for Jake on every page, and you will be, too! -- Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels Exciting and intriguing twist on science-fiction tropes. A standout SF adventure. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Cog: A page-turning novel of friendship, family, and standing up for what's right. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Cog is a gem of a robot, and his robotic observations are comedic gold. Readers will be charmed by this sci-fi tale of free choice, hot dogs, and fun word problems. -- Booklist Van Eekhout brings considerable heart and wisdom to this coming-of-age tale. A thought-provoking tale for younger readers about hubris and what it means to be human. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Voyage of the Dogs: Fast-moving, funny, and suspenseful. A deep-space furry adventure with heart and humor. -- Kirkus Reviews Who's a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more. -- Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee A crackling page-turner about courage and wonder, full of warmth and heart and characters who jump off the page. It's my favorite book of the year. -- Rae Carson, New York Times bestselling author of the Girl of Fire & Thorns series Dogs in space? Who knew we needed that? But Greg van Eekhout proves we did! Voyage of the Dogs is a delight, and kids are going to love it. -- Spencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Woof Dog-lovers and space enthusiasts will gravitate to Van Eekhout's riveting book. -- Booklist

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Greg van Eekhout is also the author of Voyage of the Dogs, Cog, Weird Kid, and Fenris & Mott. He lives in San Diego, California with his astronomy/physics professor wife and two dogs. He's worked as an educational software developer, ice cream scooper, part-time college instructor, and telemarketer. Being a writer is the only job he's ever actually liked. You can find more about Greg at his website: www.writingandsnacks.com.

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