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  • Platypus Police Squad: Never Say Narwhal

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Hardcover (Walden Pond Press, May 17, 2016)
    From Jarrett J. Krosoczka comes Never Say Narwhal, the final installment in the hilarious, high-action illustrated middle grade series featuring two platypus detectives, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Jarrett's own Lunch Lady series.Frank Pandini Jr. is the mayor of Kalamazoo City, and everyone is celebrating—everyone except for Zengo, O’Malley, and Cooper, who can’t seem to close a single case. To make matters worse, a mysterious hulking shadow has appeared in waters around KC. Could this spell the end for the Platypus Police Squad?
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  • Baghead

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    eBook (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Nov. 28, 2012)
    From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.From the author of Good Night, Monkey Boy, the hilarious tale of a haircut gone awry! One day Josh had a big, brown bag idea: to wear a paper bag over his head. He thought it was a good idea. His mother did not. Neither did his bus driver, his teacher, or his soccer coach. What could Josh possibly be hiding? A surprise ending will keep kids giggling–and from taking haircuts into their own hands!
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  • Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit: Lunch Lady #5

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    eBook (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Feb. 29, 2012)
    From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.The Breakfast Bunch is excited for the upcoming bake sale—and the best part is that it's raising money for an awesome field trip. But when all the snacks go missing, it's no laughing matter. Someone is sabotaging the bake sale. But why?Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are hot on the trail . . . one brownie crumb at a time.
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  • Platypus Police Squad: The Ostrich Conspiracy

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Hardcover (Walden Pond Press, May 6, 2014)
    Jarrett J. Krosoczka is back with The Ostrich Conspiracy, the second installment in a fast-paced, action-packed, and hilarious middle-grade series featuring two platypus detectives, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Lunch Lady.The opening of the Kalamazoo City Dome—the world's largest indoor amusement complex—has everyone in the city buzzing, especially because it's going to be the shooting site for Chase Mercy's new blockbuster film. But that's when things start to go haywire. Who would want to sabotage the Dome, and why? Detectives Rick Zengo and Corey O'Malley are on the case!
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  • Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Paperback (Example Product Manufacturer, Aug. 16, 2016)
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  • Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta: Lunch Lady #3

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    eBook (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Feb. 29, 2012)
    From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Dee, Terrence, and Hector are very excited about Author Visit Day. Lewis Scribson is the author of the famous Flippy Bunny books, and Hector is a huge fan! And it gets Dee and Terrence out of math class. But something is a little off about this special guest. And Coach Birkby, the gym teacher, mysteriously disappears the day of his visit. What evil designs does this world-famous writer have on his agenda? Lunch Lady’s going to get to the bottom of it, even if she has to kick some bunny butt!
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  • Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril: Lunch Lady #8

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    eBook (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Sept. 11, 2012)
    It's picture day at Thompson Brook, but the students are plagued by a freak acne epidemic. While the Breakfast Bunch scrambles to put their best faces forward, their hifalutin photographer raises Lunch Lady's eyebrows. She suspects the photographer may have an underhanded plan to break into the world of high fashion that puts the students in danger! Will Lunch Lady be able to storm the runway and stop the vogue rogue without blowing her cover?
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  • Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    eBook (Knopf Books for Young Readers, April 8, 2014)
    Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are the best of friends. They swim up. They swim down. They swim all around. Except near Crabby, who never has anything nice to say to them. "You two swim like humans" is the least of his insults. Then one day Crabby is caught in a lobster trap and needs their help! Should they help him? It's Peanut Butter and Jellyfish to the rescue! Crabby might be afraid of heights . . . but will he be brave enough to apologize?This charming story about friendship, kindness, and building social skills is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
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  • Platypus Police Squad: Last Panda Standing

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Hardcover (Walden Pond Press, May 5, 2015)
    From Jarrett J. Krosoczka comes Last Panda Standing, the third installment in the hilarious, high-action illustrated middle grade series featuring two platypus detectives, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Jarrett's own Lunch Lady series.The Kalamazoo City mayoral race is heating up, and Frank Pandini Jr. has been threatened by a mysterious assailant. He requests a special Platypus Police Squad protection detail: Detective Rick Zengo. This leaves O'Malley to be partnered up with Jo Cooper, the newest detective on the force. Can Zengo get to the bottom of the attacks—without O'Malley backing him up?
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  • Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    eBook (Walden Pond Press, May 7, 2013)
    Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked is the first in a series of zany, action-packed middle grade mysteries featuring platypus police detectives Rick Zengo and Corey O’Malley. When a call comes in about a crime down at the docks involving a missing schoolteacher and a duffle bag full of illegal fish, Zengo and O’Malley are going to have to learn to set their differences aside if they want to get to the bottom of this. Especially when the clues all point to Frank Pandini Jr., Kallamazoo’s first son and its most powerful, well-respected businessman. Fans of Adam Rex, Jon Scieszka, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s own Lunch Lady graphic novels will flip for Jarrett’s series of funny illustrated Platypus Police Squad middle grade novels!
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  • Punk Farm

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, April 26, 2005)
    After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes home to bed. But meanwhile, back at the barn . . .Cow sets up her drums.Pig plugs in his amp.Goat tunes his bass.Chicken sets up her keyboards.And Sheep checks the microphone.They are Punk Farm and tonight they're ready to ROCK! With adorable farm animals - and a surprise tribute to Old MacDonald - this rollicking tale is sure to have kids cheering--and singing--along.
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  • Platypus Police Squad: The Ostrich Conspiracy

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    eBook (Walden Pond Press, May 6, 2014)
    Jarrett J. Krosoczka is back with The Ostrich Conspiracy, the second installment in a fast-paced, action-packed, and hilarious middle-grade series featuring two platypus detectives, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Lunch Lady.The opening of the Kalamazoo City Dome—the world's largest indoor amusement complex—has everyone in the city buzzing, especially because it's going to be the shooting site for Chase Mercy's new blockbuster film. But that's when things start to go haywire. Who would want to sabotage the Dome, and why? Detectives Rick Zengo and Corey O'Malley are on the case!