Don Calame Book order (chronological)

The story follows sixteen-year-old Quinn Purcell, who aspires to secure a place at the prestigious Masters of Magic Fantasy Camp. Competing against talented rivals like the enchanting Dani Darling complicates his journey, especially as he navigates his friendship with Perry and the judges' preference for solo performances. A chance encounter with his idol, the Dazzling Lazlo, offers hope but raises questions about trust and ambition. Filled with humor and intricate magic, the novel explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the sacrifices one makes for their dreams.

From screenwriter Don Calame comes another outrageously funny and raunchy tale of teen boys whose plans go awry -- this time, on a survivalist camping trip.Shy and scrawny Dan Weekes spends his time creating graphic novels inspired by his dream girl and looking out for his mom as she dates every man in the state of California. Then his mom drops a bomb: she and her latest beau, Hank, are engaged, and she's sending her "two favorite men" on a survivalist camping trip to "bond." Determined to trick Hank into showing his true -- flawed -- colors on the trip, Dan and his nerdy germaphobe best friend, Charlie, prepare a series of increasingly gross and embarrassing pranks. But the boys hadn't counted on a hot girl joining their trip or on getting separated from their wilderness guide--not to mention the humiliating injuries Dan suffers in the course of terrorizing his stepdad-to-be. With a man-hungry bear on their trail, no supplies, and a lot of unpleasant itching going on, can Dan see his plan through now that his very survival depends on Hank?

Originally published in hardcover in 2012 by CandlewickPress.

Facing the challenge of presenting on safe sex with the notorious "Hot Dog" Helen, tenth-grader Coop is determined to maintain his social standing. To boost his reputation, he enters his struggling rock band in a local "Battle of the Bands" competition. The story explores themes of friendship, teenage insecurities, and the quest for acceptance amidst awkward situations.

Three teenage boys aim to see a naked girl for the first time, leading to hilarious and awkward situations. Fifteen-year-old Matt, along with his friends Coop and Sean, faces the challenge of both impressing girls and mastering the difficult 100-yard butterfly stroke to catch the attention of swim team star Kelly West.