This author focuses on writing with the intention of amusing their readers, a technique honed since childhood. Their work, whether for children or adults, often explores the human experience with a distinct sense of humor. Drawing from a diverse range of life experiences gained through various jobs, they enrich their storytelling. The style is accessible and engaging, making their books favored for their lightness and depth.
The thrilling and hilarious sequel to The Last Human––which is in the works to be a major motion picture from the producers of Spider-Man: Into the Spider- Verse—about a world where robots and humans coexist . . . though the peace between them may not last long
The story of a boy and his imaginary friend--told by the imaginary friend Zach should've outgrown his imaginary friend by now. He knows this. He's 11, long past the days when kids are supposed to go on epic make-believe adventures with their invisible friends. But after the death of his father five years ago, all Zach wanted was an escape from the real world. So his imaginary friend, Shovel, hasn't faded away like the other kids' have. Their imaginary friendship grew stronger. But now Zach's in middle school, and things are getting awkward. His best friend ditched him for a cooler crowd. His classmates tease him in the hallways. He still misses his dad. Reality is the worst. Which is why Zach makes regular visits to a fantasy world with Shovel. But is Zach's overactive imagination helping him deal with loss or just pushing people away? Poignant, humorous, and breathtaking, Imaginary is an inventive story of friendship, loss, and growing up . . . as only an imaginary friend could tell it.
As summer ends, Joshua and his friends face new dangers as they transition into seventh grade. A mall outing turns perilous when they encounter nFinity and Phineas Vex's henchmen, prompting their enrollment at Alabaster Academy, a refuge for Gyfted kids on a rainy island. The academy presents challenges, including superpowered peers and unique bullies. When Alabaster is threatened, the group must locate a mysterious key that could grant world domination, racing against the villainous Phineas Vex to secure their survival.
In this thrilling sequel, Joshua Dread's summer takes a wild turn when he joins Gyfted & Talented, a program for kids with superpowers. As he trains to face the resurrected villain Phineas Vex, who is determined to eliminate him, Joshua is joined by his friends Sophie and Milton in their quest for survival. The story combines action, friendship, and the challenges of embracing one's powers while battling evil.
The first book in the series! Middle school is tough already—but when your parents are evil supervillains and you’ve just discovered you have powers of your own, life can be a real challenge. Not only do bullies pick on Joshua, but do you see those supervillains over there trying to flood the world? The ones that everyone, including his best friend Milton, are rooting for Captain Justice to take down? They're the Dread Duo, and they just happen to be his parents. As if trying to hide his identity wasn't hard enough, Joshua has started leaving a trail of exploding pencils and scorched handprints in his wake, and only Sophie, the new girl in town with a mysterious past, seems unsurprised. When a violent attack at the Vile Fair makes it clear someone is abducting supervillains, and that his parents may very well be next, Joshua must enlist both Sophie and Milton's help to save them. “Joshua Dread is funny, action-packed, and a total page-turner. You’ll want to read to the bitter end—unless Joshua’s parents destroy the world first. Which is a distinct possibility.”—Adam Gidwitz, author of A Tale Dark & Grimm "Villainy! Mayhem! Family! From supervillains to killer houseplants, Joshua Dread has it all. I couldn't put it down and I didn't dare, not until I'd devoured every last page!" -C. Alexander London, author of the Accidental Adventure series
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