Books with author Michael Buckley

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS comes a new action-packed middle-grade series with aliens, robots, and kids saving the world!Finn Foley has a lunchbox, and when he opens it, weird things come out . . . like a seven-foot-tall robot and a strange, blinking device that glues itself to his chest. The lunchbox also opens wormholes--shortcuts through space--that take Finn to the farthest corners of the galaxy. Sounds awesome, right? Not so much. Rocketing through the cosmos attracts the attention of the Plague, a race of gigantic bugs. The thing on Finn's chest belongs to them--it's the most dangerous weapon in the universe--and they want it back. To fight the Plague, Finn will need the lunchbox, as well as an unlikely squad of assistants: Lincoln, the bully; Julep, the coolest girl in school; Kate, Finn's unicorn-obsessed little sister; and Highbeam, a robot spy from another galaxy. If they can learn to work together, they just might have a chance, but the bugs are coming, and they'll stop at nothing to get their weapon--even if it means destroying the world.

From Michael Buckley, the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series, and Dan Santat, author-illustrator of Sidekicks, comes this hilarious picture book starring Kel Gilligan (a.k.a. “The Boy Without Fear”) that encourages kids to laugh at their fears and celebrates the bravery it takes to try new things no matter how ordinary. Narrated by Kel himself as he attempts his “stunts” with Evel Knievel–like flair, the story unfolds as a performance in which readers themselves become part of the audience, encouraging Kel to get dressed all by himself (without a net!), eat new foods like broccoli (eww!), and take a bath (gasp!). Bold, interactive, and downright silly, this is a book to make kids cheer and attempt some “stunts” of their own. Praise for Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show: "The stunned faces on the 'audience' as Kel successfully chews and swallows broccoli are hilarious, and their comments will inspire many giggles... the intended audience will be rolling on the floor laughing at these silly antics... Santat’s illustrations, are busy, grandiose, loud, and proud, just like Kel Gilligan. They add depth and humor to the action." ―School Library Journal "Expect demands for multiple readings." ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A fantasy romp destined to please preschoolers and parents alike who are faced with getting through the day-to-day tasks that at times feel insurmountable." ―Booklist Award 2013 ReadKiddoRead Kiddos - FINALIST

The excitement of international espionage combined with the awkwardness of elementary makes for non-stop laughs in NERDS, the hilarious series from New York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley! Supervillain (and former NERD) Heathcliff Hodges transformed himself into an all-powerful giant head, and now he’s unconscious in the HQ basement, where he can’t cause any more trouble . . . right? Though Heathcliff’s knocked out, the villain population skyrockets in just a few short days. Normal people get a cold and then suddenly develop insane alter egos and come up with elaborate plans to take over the world. Even the NERDS are vulnerable to the spread of villainy—all except hyperactive Julio “Flinch” Escala. But he’s never led the team before. Can he focus on more than his next candy bar . . . and save the world?

For Sabrina Grimm, living in a community of fairy-tale characters means always being ready for trouble. And something is definitely wrong at her new school. The adults seem to angry, the kids seem too sleepy, and the gym teacher likes dodge ball way too much. Of course, her little sister, Daphne, is having the time of her life. (Who wouldn't with Snow White for a teacher - she's so good with little people!) But when Sabrina's teacher, Mr. Grumpner, is found dangling in a giant spider web, even sunny Daphne's convinced Ferryport Landing Elementary has a monster problem. Can the Sisters Grimm solve the crime?

Bueno, bueno, bueno. Mira quién ha regresado. Habríamos jurado que te habíamos ahuyentado con la escalofriante aventura del primer libro. Tal vez eres más fuerte que los demás. Ya veremos… ACCESO CONCEDIDO. COMENZANDO TRANSMISIÓN: EXPEDIENTES SECRETOS DE NERDS Nº 2 ANTECEDENTES La última vez que nos encontramos con los NERDS –un equipo de superespías que operan desde el sótano de su escuela– utilizaron sus habilidades de alta tecnología para impedir que un genio malévolo destruyera el mundo. TITULARES Ahora tienen que enfrentar a uno de los suyos: un ex compañero de equipo que está empeñado en acabar con ellos. ¿Su insólito secuaz? Un genio de la computación que aún vive con su mamá. ÚLTIMO PARADERO CONOCIDO El dúo diabólico consiguió despojar a los espías de sus increíbles habilidades. ¿Podrán Duncan “Pegote” Dewey y el resto del equipo de NERDS combatir el mal solo con coraje e inteligencia? TU MISIÓN (No deberías ser alérgico a ella) Ayuda a los NERDS a detener a sus enemigos descifrando los códigos secretos que encontrarás en este archivo confidencial. Recuerda que no debes permitir que esta información caiga en manos enemigas.

A virus has infected Arlington, Virginia, home of NERDS headquarters, and its much worse than your run of the mill flu. Instead of coughing and sneezing, the victims of this voracious virus are transformed into super-intelligent criminal masterminds! Soon nearly everyone, including some of the NERDS team, is plotting to take over the world! And whos to blame for this nasty infection None other than the NERDS former teammate, Heathcliff Hodges. With more people breaking out into evil cackles every day, it is up to Flinch, the hyper-active super-spy with a sweet tooth, to stop the virus. To do so, he needs to destroy the virus at its source, and to do that hes going to have to get inside Heathcliffs head, literally. Flinch will have to miniaturise himself and take a fantastic voyage through the supervillians body to fight white blood cells, stomach acids, and a nest of nasty nanobytes in hopes that he can save the world from the Villain Virus.

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art. The nine wildly popular books are favorites around the world. They were among the first books to bring a distinctly girl-power spin to fairy tales--a trend followed by hit television series and movies such as Grimm and Maleficent; the bestselling book series the Land of Stories; and more. Now, books one through six in this smash-hit series appear with new covers, with books seven, eight, and nine available as revised editions soon.