Books with author Will Hillenbrand

Andy Russell tries--he really does. But his teacher, Ms. Roman, can be so boring. He daydreams in class and forgets about tests, and finally Ms. Roman has had enough. Andy always knew she had it in for him! But when Ms. Roman is out sick, Andy's class gets a fishy substitute teacher and things turn from bad to worse. Guess who is sent to the principal's office when someone starts playing tricks on the sub!

Andy Russell and his best friend, Tamika, are going to visit her aunt Mandy for an "exciting weekend in the big city." He quickly learns that instead of doing fun things like checking out the zoo and the natural history museum, they'll be doing "Aunt Mandy stuff"--and that means going to fancy restaurants, the art museum, and the ballet. Spending the day with Aunt Mandy, Tamika, and a spoiled, bratty upstairs neighbor provides lots of challenges for Andy as he struggles to enjoy himself . . . and to figure out who is causing all the trouble this time.

Look out! There's a sleepy, creepy, deeper-than-you'd-think mud puddle on the preschool playground, and it has swallowed up a pizza van, a fire engine . . . even a tow truck! But don't worry, this group of clever preschoolers knows just how to rescue them! The talented duo who brought readers the popular Counting Crocodiles and The House That Drac Built have created an irresistible playground adventure.

Boy, does Andy have troubles! His gerbils escaped and are scampering all over the basement. He's late for school and he sure doesn't want to give that boring Ms. Roman another excuse to call his parents. And he planned to ask his parents today if his good friend Tamika could live with his family until her parents fully recover from a terrible accident. It is definitely not a good day for gerbil troubles. And when Andy learns that his mother is pregnant, he knows he'll have to do some really fancy footwork if his family is going to make room for Tamika. If gerbils threaten to foul up his plan, his meddlesome sister, Rachel, could make matters even worse. It's a good thing for Andy that he's charming and full of bright ideas. As this first chapter book in a new series unfolds, it's clear the Russell household is in for more trouble--and lots of fun!

On the night before Christmas at the old haunted house, not a creature is stirring, until . . . "Aroo-roo!" Someone steps on the werewolf and wakes him, but who? He's blaming the manticore, who's blaming the cat, who's blaming the zombie, who points to the bat. Help! Luckily, dear Santa Mouse knows the perfect solution to calming and quieting all this Christmas confusion. Judy Sierra and Will Hillenbrand, the ingeniously wicked team behind The House That Drac Built, have turned a holiday classic into howling, rollicking fun!

Andy Russell tries--he really does. But his teacher, Ms. Roman, can be so boring. He daydreams in class and forgets about tests. But when Ms. Roman is out sick, Andy’s class gets a fishy substitute teacher and things turn from bad to worse. Guess who’s sent to the principal’s office when someone starts playing tricks on the sub! In the midst of the chaos, Andy and his friends learn how to solve some difficult problems--and Andy discovers that sometimes we don’t recognize the people who care about us the most.

Andy Russell’s misadventures continue when his gerbils escape once again, this time at the school carnival. And Stacy Ann Jackson, the teacher’s pet, isn’t making life any easier for him. Meanwhile, Andy’s friend Tamika is preparing to move in with the Russells. And Andy will do anything to find out if he is going to have a baby brother or a baby sister. As he tries to sort through these dilemmas, Andy makes a surprising new friend and discovers what being a family really means.