Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard

Name: Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780063236226
Price: 19.99 NZD
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A Graphic Novel

By Daniel Wiseman

Series: Lunch Buddies

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Summary

In Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard by Daniel Wiseman, young readers embark on a delightful adventure where a group of imaginative children turn their everyday backyard into an arena for whimsical battles. The story cleverly captures the spirit of play and friendship, highlighting how creativity and teamwork can transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Perfect for sparking the imagination, this book delivers a heartwarming narrative that resonates with the joy of childhood exploration.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love imaginative tales of adventure filled with humour and friendship. It's perfect for children who relish stories about creativity and teamwork, all set in a vibrant backyard setting where every day feels like an exciting new quest.

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Lunch time is about to get stupendously silly in New York Times bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman’s graphic novel debut, a delicious new series for fans of Pizza and Taco!

Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world!

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Lunch time is about to get stupendously silly in New York Times bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman’s graphic novel debut, a delicious new series for fans of Pizza and Taco!

Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he’s got all the ingredients he needs: Mum’s fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when—out of nowhere—Marco’s sandwich begins to talk...

Turns out, Marco’s miraculous meal might be his best friend ever! The two quickly bond over sweet tunes and stinky cheese, but will a squad of breakdancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins?

Series: Lunch Buddies

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Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard

Lunch time is about to get stupendously silly in New York Times bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman’s graphic novel debut, a delicious new series for fans of Pizza and Taco! Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he’s got all the ingredients he needs: Mum’s fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices...

By Daniel Wiseman

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Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard by Daniel Wiseman is described as having a wonderfully wacky series of unpredictable events, capturing the imagination of young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063236226

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperAlley

Contributors:

Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 132g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Daniel Wiseman Graphic Novels Series: Lunch Buddies Young Adult

About the Author

Daniel Wiseman is a husband, dad, illustrator, and creative director. He is the illustrator of the Susanna Leonard Hill's board book series, When Your…, and is exuberant about the recent release of When Your Lion Needs a Bath. When he isn't drawing, he can usually be found doing one of these great things: perfecting his biscuit recipe, hiking up a mountain in some faraway location, singing loudly in his car, riding his bike on the mean streets of STL, or napping. Daniel currently lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d_wiseman/ (790 followers) Tumblr: http://yesdanimal.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/danimal_1980?lang=en (226 followers) Wesbite: http://www.danieldraws.com/

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