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OverviewNew York Times Bestseller On their own, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. Now that they've formed a pranking duo, they're terrible! But their powers will be tested when their favorite nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern and cunning father, Former Principal Barkin. Now Miles and Niles will do just about anything to get their old antagonist back - including pranking alongside him. Authors and friends Mac Barnett and Jory John ""are in perfect comic harmony"" (Publishers Weekly) in this series that celebrates inventiveness, friendship, and the power of teamwork - for good, or for terrible. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mac Barnett , Jory John , Kevin CornellPublisher: Abrams Imprint: Amulet Books Volume: 2 Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.420kg ISBN: 9781419716805ISBN 10: 1419716808 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 12 January 2016 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsWhen pranking perfection meets the seemingly unprankable foe, who gets the last laugh?... John and Barnett's sophomore effort is as much fun as series opener The Terrible Two (2015)... This revenger's comedy, dotted with references to classic plays and philosophical concepts, will be a joy for pranksters and seekers of a good-hearted laugh. --Kirkus Fast-paced and laugh-aloud funny, the book will appeal to a wide range of readers. Frequent, humorous graphics will attract fans of visual storytelling and also make the book more accessible to reluctant readers. Quirky writing and colorful dialogue make the book an excellent read-aloud. VERDICT A welcome addition for fans of the first book, though familiarity with the original isn't necessary to enjoy this hilarious sequel. --School Library Journal This humorous sequel makes for engaging, fast-paced reading that again highlights the meaning of friendship, and animated, amusing cartoon illustrations enhance and extend the story. Existing fans will enjoy learning more about Miles and Niles and their latest capers, and room is left for another follow-up. --Booklist Author InformationMac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children, including Extra Yarn, which won a 2013 Caldecott Honor, and Battle Bunny. He lives in Berkeley, California. Jory John is the author of Goodnight Already! and I Will Chomp You! and coauthor of the bestseller All My Friends Are Dead, among other books. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children’s books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache!, both by Mac Barnett. He lives in Philadelphia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |