Books with author Greg Trine

Luke Skywalker meets Indiana Jones!"...a very entertaining space adventure/coming-of-age tale." - KirkusEleven-year-old George Mullin’s younger brother has been abducted by aliens, and now it’s up to George to come to the rescue. Fortunately, his grandmother is a retired Navy pilot with a secret spaceship buried under her peach orchard.Can George and his grandmother make it to planet Flerk and save the day? From the author of the beloved Melvin Beederman Superhero series and for fans of Dav Pilkey and Aaron Blabey, comes a sci-fi swashbuckling adventure sure to keep kids ages 8-12 reading - and laughing.Other books by Greg Trine: Melvin Beederman Superhero series The Adventures of Jo Schmo series Willy Maykit in Space

Sherlock Holmes meets Nancy Drew“Skillfully mixes fairy tales and detective fiction with a coming-of-age story about braving danger to prove oneself…a pleasing, well-judged blend of genres with a good resolution.” — Kirkus Reviews“…vibrant, original, fun, and highly recommended.” — Midwest ReviewsGoldilocks is a brand-new detective on her very first case. What has happened to the missing grandparents? And why are bears living in the grandparents house? If anyone can solve the case, Goldilocks can. Then again, when has anyone ever entered the Black Forest and lived to tell the tale?With more twists than San Francisco’s Lombard Street, Greg Trine tells a tale full of mystery, adventure, humor…and a friendship that just might change Goldilocks forever.Come and join the adventure. Ages 7-10Other books by Greg Trine:Melvin Beederman Superhero seriesThe Adventures of Jo Schmo series>Willy Maykit in Space>

Luke Skywalker meets Indiana Jones!"...a very entertaining space adventure/coming-of-age tale." - KirkusEleven-year-old George Mullin’s younger brother has been abducted by aliens, and now it’s up to George to come to the rescue. Fortunately, his grandmother is a retired Navy pilot with a secret spaceship buried under her peach orchard.Can George and his grandmother make it to planet Flerk and save the day?From the author of the beloved Melvin Beederman Superhero series and for fans of Dav Pilkey and Aaron Blabey, comes a sci-fi swashbuckling adventure sure to keep kids ages 8-12 reading - and laughing.Other books by Greg Trine:Melvin Beederman Superhero seriesThe Adventures of Jo Schmo seriesWilly Maykit in Space

"Hilariously horrifying...plenty of amusing magic mayhem." – Kirkus"Greg Trine's story is whimsical, unexpected in its twists and turns, and thoroughly delightful." – Midwest ReviewsThe boy, the dog, the mystery!Life in Last Chance Gulch has never been easy for 10-year-old Charlie Fogalman...not with a teacher who just might be a Russian spy, not with Fletcher Stickney, the biggest and meanest bully on the planet. But when Charlie changes into a dog during a magic spell gone bad, things take a turn for the worse. His previous life wasn't easy, but at least he was human.Will Charlie ever walk on two legs again?From the author of the Melvin Beederman Superhero series and for fans of Dav Pilkey and Aaron Blabey comes another hilarious adventure for readers 7 and up.Readers' Favorite - 5 stars!"Ruffing It by Greg Trine is a cute, funny children's story about a magic trick gone wrong. A boy named Mike wants to change his little sister into a frog for eating his homework, but his best friend Charlie, who is present during the attempt, gets changed into a dog instead. This sets up the fun furry romp that lies ahead. Charlie is a dog on the outside, a boy on the inside, and transforming more into a dog by the hour. Besides the problem of getting changed back into a boy, Charlie has to worry about the basics--where to live, what to eat, and his mother thinks he's been abducted. And if that isn't enough, there is a bully, a teacher/suspected Russian spy/mafia hitman, and a determined dogcatcher to contend with. Can Mike change Charlie back into the boy he knew as his best friend? What if he can't? Will Charlie ever be with his family again? These things are addressed as the story goes on.Trine has mixed together the finest of elements to create an entertaining story grade-school kids will love: Magic, science, animals, risk, conflict, a race against time, and suspense. The author gets the adventure off to a quick start from the first page and has a funny way with words. Even the names of locations, like Last Chance Gulch, and the names of characters, like Fletcher Stickney and Gertrude McRump, make you smile. The idea alone is enough to open the book to read the first few pages, but it's the cast of characters, plot, and Trine's infectious style that keep you reading. The dialogue is perfect for a young audience and rings realistically with a balance of youthful sarcasm and cuteness. Telling the story from Charlie's POV works perfectly too. One of my favorite parts is when Charlie wants to chase cars. You just have to find out if Charlie gets fully turned back into his rightful species. This would make a great gift for any young reader who likes magic, dogs, and seemingly impossible situations. Just imagine what it would be like if you were transformed into a dog. What would you think? How would you feel? Come along with Mike and Charlie. Ruffing It by Greg Trine will help you figure it all out."

Sherlock Holmes meets Nancy Drew.“Skillfully mixes fairy tales and detective fiction with a coming-of-age story about braving danger to prove oneself…a pleasing, well-judged blend of genres with a good resolution.” — Kirkus Reviews“…vibrant, original, fun, and highly recommended.” — Midwest ReviewsGoldilocks is a brand-new detective on her very first case. What has happened to the missing grandparents? And why are bears living in the grandparents house? If anyone can solve the case, Goldilocks can.Then again, when has anyone ever entered the Black Forest and lived to tell the tale?From the author of the beloved Melvin Beederman Superhero series and for fans of Clementine and Ivy and Bean, this tale has more twists than San Francisco’s Lombard Street. It is full of mystery, humor…and a friendship that just might change Goldilocks forever.Come and join the adventure. Ages 7-10Other books by Greg Trine:Melvin Beederman Superhero seriesThe Adventures of Jo SchmoWilly Maykit in Space

“An original, genuinely witty take on a familiar fairy tale.” – Kirkus"Greg Trine's story is sassy, original, and satisfyingly fun...a zany, rollicking adventure." — Midwest ReviewThe giant survives the fall from the beanstalk but loses his memory upon impact.Who is he, and where did he come from? And what on earth is he going to do now?...From the the author of the Melvin Beederman Superhero Series and Willy Maykit in Space comes another hilarious tale...about a giant who falls from the sky, the young runaway who befriends him, and their amazing adventures."Greg Trine captures the spirit of the old Fractured Fairytales of Rocky and Bullwinkle fame and reinvents it for the 21st century."

Houston, we have a giant problem!"An original, genuinely witty take on a familiar fairy tale." – Kirkus"...sassy, original, and satisfyingly fun....a zany, rollicking adventure." — Midwest ReviewThe giant survives the fall from the beanstalk but loses his memory upon impact.Who is he, and where did he come from? And what on earth is he going to do now?...From the author of the Melvin Beederman Super Hero Series and Willy Maykit in Space comes another hilarious tale...about a giant who falls from the sky, the young runaway who befriends him, and their amazing adventures."Greg Trine captures the spirit of the old Fractured Fairytales of Rocky and Bullwinkle fame and reinvents it for the 21st century."

Elroy's got one thing on his mind: girls. In an effort to get to second base, he offers to tutor the hot new girl in math, forms a band with his two best friend (okay, so he gets a face full of tomato for his efforts) and joins the wrestling team. He's a little vague on the whole bases thing, but the jocks have a club dedicated to getting there with every girl they can. And now that he's a jock (sort of), maybe Elroy will find out for himself what it means to be a member of the Second Base Club.

"Skillfully blends fairy tales and detective fiction with a coming-of-age story about braving danger to prove oneself...a pleasing well-judged blend of genres with a good resolution." -- Kirkus ReviewsWhen her father dies, Goldilocks is left with nothing but her loyal cat Charlotte and a fledgling detective agency, which hasn't turned a profit in years. Then again, her father wasn't much of a detective...and even less of a businessman.Behind in the rent, with the landlady breathing down her neck and an over zealous orphanage director out to get her, Goldilocks knows that the only way to keep herself off the mean streets of Lick Skillet (and out of the orphanage) is to do what her father couldn't--to make the agency a success.It's not easy. How does she spread the word without getting snatched by Tom the Kid Snatcher, chief orphanage henchman...who works on commission! Goldilocks disguises herself by covering her locks with a hat, but when the wind blows the hat off, Tom notices and the chase is on.Goldilocks escapes by the skin of her teeth. She thinks she's safe--and then...there's a knock at the door. Only it's not Tom the Kid Snatcher. It's a client, looking to solve a missing persons case. "My grandparents are missing and there are bears living in her house. Will you take the case?"Will she ever.With more twists than San Francisco's Lombard Street, GOLDILOCKS, PRIVATE EYE tells the tale of a girl desperate to make it on her own and her loyal cat who expects nothing less.

Elroy's got one thing on his mind: girls. In an effort to get to second base, he offers to tutor the hot new girl in math, forms a band with his two best friend (okay, so he gets a face full of tomato for his efforts) and joins the wrestling team. He's a little vague on the whole bases thing, but the jocks have a club dedicated to getting there with every girl they can. And now that he's a jock (sort of), maybe Elroy will find out for himself what it means to be a member of the Second Base Club.