Desmond Pucket Makes Monster Magic
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
10 January 2013
Summary
Meet Desmond Pucket—master of mayhem! Will his monster-y special effects pranks get him kicked out of middle school before the class trip to Crab Shell Pier? Or will Desmond be able to keep his monster magic in check?
This is a compelling new character that kids will love!
“Tatulli’s entry into the comics/fiction–hybrid market is one of the best…The target audience will snap this up and beg for more.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This is full of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781449435486 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1449435483 |
| Author: | Mark Tatulli |
| Publisher: | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Imprint: | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 10 January 2013 |
| Weight: | 442g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 145mm x 208mm |
| Series: | Desmond Pucket |
| Audience Age: | 7-12 |
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Critics Review
“This is full of ghoulish fun, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid probably won’t want to miss it.”
“Mark Tatulli is one of my favorite cartoonists, and now he brings his delightfully warped comic sensibility to Desmond Pucket with a hilariously offbeat hero who will have kids howling. Desmond Pucket is a surefire hit and an absolute scream.” (Lincoln Peirce)
“Desmond joins a long list of heroes who inspire me while making me hurry nervously out of the room. I salute Mark Tatulli! From a safe distance. Locked in a closet. With a stuffed animal for comfort.” (Lemony Snicket)
(starred review) “Tatulli’s entry into the comics/fiction-hybrid market is one of the best…The target audience will snap this up and bet for more.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“It’s silly and fun and heartwarming all at once…a must read and a must add to any bookshelf for the grade 3-6 crowd.” (Esther Keller, School Library Journal’s “Good Comics for Kids” blog)
“Desmond’s school experience is very realistic and students, mostly boys, will be able to relate to his shenanigans and his journey of self-discovery. Put this in the hands of reluctant readers and they will be asking for more.” (Elyse DeQuoy, Library Media Connection)
“This is full of ghoulish fun, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid probably won’t want to miss it.” (Esther Keller, School Library Journal’s “Good Comics for Kids” blog)
“I think deep down we all have a Desmond Pucket inside us. You won’t be able to put this book down as you laugh your guts out!” (Avery, age 9, San Francisco Book Review)
“Desmond’s adversarial relationship with disciplinary officer Mr. Needles ranks right up there with Archie and Mr. Weatherbee for fun reading.” (Kat Kahn, VOYA)
Mark Tatulli
Mark Tatulli is an internationally syndicated cartoonist best known for his popular comic strips Heart of the City, which chronicles a fun-loving, tenacious little girl’s adventures in the big city of Philadelphia, and Lio, which tells the adventures of a young boy and his pet squid. In addition to cartooning, Tatulli is an accomplished filmmaker and animator, and the recipient of three Emmy Awards. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Donna, three children, and three nefarious cats, all of whom supply endless ideas for his books.
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