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The Weird in the Wilds

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In The Weird in the Wilds by Deb Caletti, young readers embark on a journey of adventure and discovery as they follow a group of children exploring a mysterious wilderness. Faced with strange happenings and unexpected challenges, the characters must work together to uncover the secrets of their enchanting surroundings. This delightful tale weaves themes of friendship and courage, creating a captivating read for children.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you love stories that blend adventure with a touch of whimsy, as it follows young characters on a journey through mystical landscapes and imaginative challenges. It's perfect for children who enjoy tales of discovery, friendship, and unexpected mysteries in enchanting settings.

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The Weird in the Wilds

"When their village's evil leader, Vlad Luxor, turns the class bully into a stinky gerenuk, Henry, Jo, Apollo, and Pirate Girl must once again put their spell breaking talents to the test on another extraordinary adventure"--

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The second book in the Tales of Triumph and Disaster series by Printz Honor Recipient and National Book Award Finalist Deb Caletti. The second book in the Tales of Triumph and Disaster series by Printz Honor Recipient and National Book Award Finalist Deb Caletti. Something must be done. Vlad Luxor continues to rule the Timeless Province with a cruel hand, and now he's screaming about Inners and Outers, Others and Us. It's all getting worse and worse, except for one amazing change- This time, Henry has friends to help him in the face of pure evil. And as everyone knows, with friends by your side, you can tackle anything. Well. Maybe not anything. Because when the meanest boy in school is turned into the stinkiest, weirdest creature ever, Henry, Jo, Apollo, and Pirate Girl are asked to do the impossible. Breaking this spell will force them to go on their most dangerous, frightening adventure yet--through the Wilds, the Forest of Knives, and a lodge in the woods belonging to the most terrible bully of all . . . Vlad Luxor himself. Henry has no choice but to take the first step . . . into a mission that may be doomed from the start.

Series: Tales of Triumph and Disaster!

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The Weird in the Wilds by Deb Caletti is lauded for its engaging action and originality, woven with a subtle moral complexity, according to The Horn Book.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984813084

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 143.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Deb Caletti is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of over sixteen books for adults and young adults, including Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, a finalist for the National Book Award, and A Heart in a Body in the World, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. Her books have also won the Josette Frank Award, the Washington State Book Award, and numerous other state awards and honors, and she was a finalist for the PEN Center USA Award. She lives with her family in Seattle.

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