The Power of the Parasite

Soon to be an animated show on HBO Max

It's SQUISH--a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School.

School's out Everyone's favorite amoeba is headed to summer camp But instead of SUPER AWESOME FUN, Squish's summer is turning out to be SUPER AWESOME TERRIFYING For one thing, Squish can't swim. And to make matters worse, his new camp friend is a Hydra (scientific fact: A hydra's tentacles can paralyze you ). Will Squish sink or will he swim this summer? (And what's up with Pod and black holes anyways ) Find out the answers to these questions and more in the super spectacular adventure, Squish #4: The Power of the Parasite. Summer reading has never been so slimey

Yowza You can draw comics, too Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home Shazam

Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba

New York Times:
"An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy."

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
* "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does."

The Bulletin:
"A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/22/2012
ISBN: 9780375843914
Pages: 91
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 7.43h x 5.55w x 0.38d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2012
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 56 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 151438 / Power of the Parasite
Reading Level: 2.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5