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Down in the Dumps #1: The Mystery Box
Series: Down in the Dumps
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The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in DOWN IN THE DUMPS, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gum—and their adventures together in the local town landfill.
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The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in Down in the Dumps, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken teapot, and a crusty blob of gum—and their adventures together in the local town landfill.
To Nana, there isn’t a better, more beautiful home for a mushy, mouldy banana than the Westerfield Waste Transfer & Recycling Centre! Nana loves living at the dump! She welcomes every new piece of trash with a hearty hug and happy hello.
And in The Mystery Box, the first adventure in the Down in the Dumps series, when a Teddy Tedd Ted doll, still perfectly wrapped in his gift box, arrives, Nana realises that not everyone is ready to be thrown away. Will Nana and her friends be able to navigate the many dangers of the dump to help Teddy Tedd Ted find his way home?
The Mystery Box is the first book in the Down in the Dumps series from beloved author-illustrator Wes Hargis. It will have even the most reluctant readers taking out the trash for more adventures!
HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!
Series: Down in the Dumps
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Down in the Dumps #3: A Very Trashy Christmas
The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in Down in the Dumps, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken teapot, and a crusty blob of gunk—and their adventures together in the local town landfill. Nana has never heard about Christmas until the old toys of the Westerfield Waste Transfer...PaperbackSold Out -
Down in the Dumps #1: The Mystery Box
The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in Down in the Dumps, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken teapot, and a crusty blob of gum—and their adventures together in the local town landfill. To Nana, there isn’t a better, more beautiful home for a mushy, mouldy banana than...PaperbackSold Out -
Down in the Dumps #2: Trash vs. Trucks
The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in Down in the Dumps, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gum—and their adventures together in the local town landfill. Oh, no! In Trash vs. Trucks, the second book in the Down in the...PaperbackSold Out
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Down in the Dumps #1: The Mystery Box by Wes Hargis is an early chapter book filled with gross-out humour that captivates young readers through a multi-layered narrative approach. It combines straightforward prose, engaging dialogue bubbles, and visual elements that encourage interaction and prediction. The characters, despite their oddness, are charming and the lively artwork maintains a brisk pace. While one character's story ends outside the dump, the narrative entices readers to anticipate further quirky adventures.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780062910127
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Wes Hargis
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 120g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Wes Hargis wanted to be a professional dirt miner when he grew up. Unstable market prices for dirt led him to pursue his second love, and he has been an illustrator for more than twenty years. Mr. Hargis lives with his family (and his dirt) in Arizona.
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Down in the Dumps #3: A Very Trashy Christmas
The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in Down in the Dumps, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken teapot, and a crusty blob of gunk—and their adventures together in the local town landfill. Nana has never heard about Christmas until the old toys of the Westerfield Waste Transfer...PaperbackSold Out -
Down in the Dumps #2: Trash vs. Trucks
The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in Down in the Dumps, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gum—and their adventures together in the local town landfill. Oh, no! In Trash vs. Trucks, the second book in the Down in the...PaperbackSold Out
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