Books with author D. L. Garfinkle

The journal of Michael "Storky" Pomerantz tells the tumultuous tale of life as a high-schooler—complete with the fact that the love of his life is dating a high school football player. As he chronicles the highs—and, of course, the most embarrassing lows—of his freshman year in high school, Storky paints an amusing and oftentimes hilarious portrait of an average teenager. But Michael is a not-so-ordinary kid, with a wit and charm that is atypical of average teens, and you will soon be cheering for him to lose his nickname and win the girl.

One night in 1978, Tyler Gray wakes up to find a beautiful girl named Shay lying in his bathtub. For inexperienced, nerdy Tyler, this is not a common occurrence, but it’s even stranger because Shay insists that she’s from 2006. Of course Tyler doesn’t believe her, but once she proves it, they strike a deal: Tyler will try to help get Shay back to 2006 if Shay helps him become more popular.But the more time Shay spends in 1978, the more she likes it. And while she helps Tyler with the popular crowd, she also wreaks havoc by going out with his worst enemy, making over his sister and helping his mother get a job as a cafeteria worker—at his school! Can Tyler get Shay home before his life is completely turned upside down?Publishers Weekly gave D. L. Garfinkle a Flying Start for Storky, praising its "wry outlook" and "lovable hero" in a starred review. With Stuck in the 70’s, Garfinkle creates another funny look at teen life with just a touch of magic. It’s far-out, man!

Meet the world's first superpower-granting, smart-alecky, supernatural rubber chicken!It all starts when ten-year old twing Nate and Lisa Zupinski discover a rubber chicken lying in a pile of their brother's dirty laundry. "Dudes," Dave says, "It's a supernatural rubber chicken. He's, like, magic. He'll give the first person who touches him a superpower. And you guys get to pick which power." Lisa and Nate don't believe a word their airhead brother says, but then the chicken starts talking!"Get me off of Dave's dirty underwear!"Lisa decides to ask the chicken to turn her shy friend Ashley into a charming speaker. But when big bully Hulk Paine gets his hands on the chicken, super charm turns into super trouble! From acclaimed author and humorist D.L. Garfinkle comes a new series so silly, so slapstick, it's supernatural!

Supernatural slapstick!Twins Nate and Lisa Zupinski find a supernatural rubber chicken who can grant a superpower to anyone they choose. In each book of the series, the twins choose a superpower that they think will help someone they know. But nothing ever goes exactly as planned. A rollicking series about the power of wishes to do good--AND to cause trouble--with a whole lot of laughs along the way. When Jennifer, the coolest girl in third grade, rudely informs Lisa that she can't join her club, Lisa asks Ed, the supernatural rubber chicken, to make Jennifer super-gracious. But Ed gets confused and makes Jennifer super GRACELESS instead. Suddenly all the cool girls can't stop tripping over their own feet, slipping on spilled drinks, and causing chaos. Lisa and Nate must quickly scheme to come up with an even better supernatural wish before third grade dissolves into merry mayhem.

It’s summer break and Sweet Marguerite hits the road, touring all over the area. Audiences just can’t get enough of them. But something’s throwing them off course, and they’re starting to lose their rhythm. Tracie is worried. She’s finally able to let go of Carter and be happy for him and Sienna. Keeping busy with the band helps, but will she ever find someone to love for herself? Mark is confused. The band finally has a shot at the big time. So why is Lily acting so secretive and mysterious? Could she be cheating on him? Sienna is thrilled. Carter is finally her boyfriend. But can she handle making the band and a new relationship work at the same time? Tracie, Mark, and Sienna know that Sweet Marguerite has a real chance to make it and a tour could be their ticket. As long as their luck doesn’t run out—and their love lives don’t trip them up.

The friends in the band Sweet Marguerite always back each other up—onstage and off. But just as the band is about to make it big, an impulsive game threatens to tear them apart. Tracie can't think straight. The sexiest guy she knows is flirting with her—and he's hot enough to make her forget everything that matters—including her boyfriend. Mark can't believe his luck. He has a great band and a beautiful girlfriend. So why can't he keep his mind off the exotic new lead singer, Lily? Sienna is psyched. She has worked hard for the band's success and she loves her boyfriend Mark. Life would be perfect—if Lily would just go away. Tracie, Mark, and Sienna are partying at the beach with the rest of the band, celebrating their big break and dreaming of stardom . . . until the moment one simple question changes everything: Just for fun, why don't we trade boyfriends and girlfriends?

A super-silly new series from acclaimed author and humorist D.L. GarfinkleTwins Nate and Lisa Zupinski find a supernatural rubber chicken who can grant a superpower to anyone they choose. In each book of the series, the twins choose a superpower that they think will help someone they know. But nothing ever goes exactly as planned. A rollicking series about the power of wishes to do good--AND to cause trouble--with a whole lot of laughs along the way. When Nate accidentally breaks his friend Jason's glasses, he asks the rubber chicken to grant Jason super vision. But when Ms. Crabpit intercepts the chicken, super vision transforms her from tyrant teacher into super teacher! Can Nate figure out how to undo the mess before Ms. Crabpit actually (Gasp!) teaches them something?

Sometimes letting go is the only way to hold it together. Rock band Amber Road is sizzling on stage. They're playing regularly at the hottest clubs in San Diego . . . but jealousy and resentment are about to throw off their perfect harmony. Tracie will do whatever it takes to get her ex-boyfriend Carter back, even offer him the one thing she thinks he wants most. Mark has gone too far. The only thing he loves more than the band is his girlfriend Lily, but an impulsive mistake might cost him everything. Sienna is all mixed up. She promised to help Tracie hook up with Carter. But how could she know that she would fall in love with him herself?Can the members of Amber Road achieve the fame they desire? Or will conflict and betrayal lead them to disaster?

The journal of Michael "Storky" Pomerantz tells the tumultuous tale of life as a high-schooler—complete with the fact that the love of his life is dating a high school football player. As he chronicles the highs—and, of course, the most embarrassing lows—of his freshman year in high school, Storky paints an amusing and oftentimes hilarious portrait of an average teenager. But Michael is a not-so-ordinary kid, with a wit and charm that is atypical of average teens, and you will soon be cheering for him to lose his nickname and win the girl.