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Books with author Patti Jennings

  • Dognap

    Patrick Jennings

    Paperback (EgmontUSA, April 9, 2013)
    When dogs go missing, one boy will find out why. And the answer is out of this world.Nothing gets past Logan. When he observes that the neighborhood’s dogs are mysteriously vanishing, he suspects nothing less than a full-scale alien dognapping invasion. The adults don’t believe him, of course, so he enlists his friends to investigate and soon they make a shocking discovery.Now man’s best friend needs help. Fast. Suddenly, Logan and his team are on a mission unlike anything known to man. A hilarious, heartwarming tale of hound-saving heroics, Invasion of the Dognappers will be gobbled up by middle-grade readers.Ages 8-12
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  • Quirky Tales

    Paul Jennings

    Paperback (Puffin / Penguin Books, Feb. 28, 1987)
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  • We Can't All Be Rattlesnakes

    Patrick Jennings

    Library Binding (Harper, March 15, 2009)
    When Crusher the snake is captured, her only thought is to escape but as time goes by and she befriends the other inmates of the "zoo," she realizes that freedom also means leaving companions behind.
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  • Unreal!: Eight Surprising Stories

    Paul Jennings

    Mass Market Paperback (Puffin, Dec. 1, 1995)
    Two weird, chilling, and wacky story collections from the inimitable Paul Jennings. "Jennings has found the perfect formula for the scary and supernatural sprinkled with just the right touch of humor. . . . Don't miss out on the fun here".--School Library Journal, starred review.
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  • Guinea Dog 3

    Patrick Jennings

    Paperback (EgmontUSA, Aug. 4, 2015)
    Now in paperback! An award-winning, hilariously funny middle-grade series about guinea pigs that act like other pets will move its author, Patrick Jennings, into the ranks of much-loved writers, such as Louis Sachar and Andrew Clements.When Rufus, Murphy, Lurena, and their pets go camping, they meet Pedro, a shy boy who seems afraid of just about everything--especially the water. One thing leads to another and the kids go into a nearby town to buy him a pet to cheer him up--a guinea pig, naturally. Yet what they bring home may look like a guinea pig, but it can swim--like an otter!Guinea Dog has appeared not only on many state lists but on county and school district lists as well. Here are just some of its appearances: Winner of the KS William Allen White Award, Winner of the WA Scandiuzzi Award, Honor Book for the MA Children's Book Award, nominated for the MN Maud Hart Lovelace Award, the IN Young Hoosier Book Award, the HI NeNe Award, the WA Sasquatch Award, the FL Sunshine State Young Readers' Award, the CO Children's Book Award, the NH Great Stone Face Award, and TX's Cy-Fair Horned Toad Tales List.Reviews for Guinea Dog: "Short, manageable chapters; a breezy, conversational style; and identifiable characters. . . make this a good choice."--Booklist"The writing is strong, the characters are a lot of fun, and the story just plain enjoyable . . . There's a little something everyone can enjoy in this last Jennings number."--Betsy Bird, Fuse8"...an intriguing twist on the typical boy-and-dog story...a bouncy and animated pet story."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Early-chapter book readers will enjoy..."--School Library Journal"A humorous story about an unusual pet...the undeniably funny plot moves along and readers should enjoy this wry story."--Kirkus Reviews"...a pretty fun, silly story about not quite getting what you want."--WiredPraise for Guinea Dog 2:"...playful, quick-paced tale...Short chapters and a slightly larger-than-usual font makes this an easy read...leaves readers begging for another."--Kirkus Reviews "Jennings will have readers snorting...."--The Seattle Times Patrick's website is patrickjennings.com, or you may follow him on Twitter @pjenningswrites.
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  • Lucky Cap

    Patrick Jennings

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books ®, April 26, 2011)
    The summer before Enzo enters sixth grade, his dad takes a job with Kap, a company cooler than Nike, Timberland, and Marc Ecko. Even better, he gets to spend the summer traveling with his father and the super-awesome CEO/designer/head of the company. Working out all summer, meeting new people, and growing up makes him come back a different kid―more confident and self-assured. But when all the other kids, especially the girls, start paying attention and treating him differently, he credits it all to his cool prototype Lucky Cap. Flirted with, more popular, invited onto the sports teams―it's all thanks to his Lucky Cap. And when it disappears, Enzo stops at nothing to get it back so he won't lose his new-found status...only to sabotage himself.
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  • Unreal!

    Paul Jennings

    Paperback (Formac, Jan. 1, 1992)
    Unreal is about clarinet-playing ghosts, cow dung custard, underpants called wunderpants. Unreal is a collection of wacky stories about ordinary kids who find themselves in most extraordinary situations. These tales are full of unlikely events, outrageous characters and twisted endings, as strange as they are hilarious.The eight stories in Unreal are sure to appeal to the mischievous youngster in us all.
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  • A Different Boy

    Paul Jennings

    Paperback (Allen & Unwin, April 1, 2019)
    Longlisted for the 2019 Carnegie Medal'If you've got a bad deal,' his father used to say, 'get out of it and move on.' When he finds himself in a cruel orphanage Anton does just that, and hides on an ocean liner. Fear and desperation are his only companions. And this time there is no escape. Or is there? Two other passengers have secrets of their own. When nothing is what it seems, can they help each other? Or will they sink into a sea of troubles? You'll never know. Until the last page. Another top story from Australia's master of the trick ending.
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  • Quirky Tails: More Oddball Stories

    Paul Jennings

    Paperback (Puffin, Dec. 1, 1995)
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  • Unbelievable!

    Paul Jennings

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Aug. 28, 2008)
    A collection of short stories by the author of "Uncanny!", "Unbearable!", "Unreal!" and "Quirky Tales". Why can't the punk ghost pass his spook exam, where does Soeperman get his strength from and how does an old lady grow up to be 16.
  • Unmentionable!

    Paul Jennings

    Paperback (Penguin Group Australia, Sept. 30, 1994)
    Unmentionable? Sure. But I'll try to tell you anyway...The mouth organ is inside my mouth. It is stuck in sideways. The pain is terrible. My eyes water. Some things you just can't talk about. Locked in the loo. Kissing a cold, cold kid. Being a little squirt. Burning your behind. Unmentionable short stories from the brilliant Paul Jennings.
  • Inside Out: And More Stories to Twist Your Insides

    Paul Jennings

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 15, 1987)
    These wild and wonderful short stories are full of humor, surprises and utter chaos--a kids about to get crushed in a garbage truck.a house completely covered by bird droppings.