In the tradition of Calvin and Hobbes, MAL AND CHAD is a funny comic-strip graphic novel that makes a perfect first chapter book

Mal is a super kid genius and Chad is a talking dog, but no one knows it. What's it like to be so extraordinary and yet so invisible? Not even Megan, Mal's secret crush, has any idea that Mal is anything more than a dork. Fortunately, Mal and Chad are best friends with a penchant for adventure . . . even if the time-traveling does get them grounded by Mal's mom.

Introducing the first in a series of illustrated chapter books by talented newcomer Stephen McCranie that are laugh-inducing, clever, and full of heart. Give this to any kid who's a reluctant reader or is just leaving picture books and be prepared to answer the question: When can I read the next one?

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 05/12/2011
ISBN: 9780399252211
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.50d
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/07/2011
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2011
Booklist 05/15/2011 pg. 39
School Library Journal 07/01/2011 pg. 122
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2011

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 144370 / Adventures of Mal and Chad: The Biggest, Bestest Time Ever!
Reading Level: 2.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1