The Templeton Twins Have an Idea (Templeton Twins Series #1)

by Ellis Weiner, Jeremy Holmes (Illustrator)

Overview

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometime confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Now in paperback, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!). And now, there's more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452127040
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	09/17/2013
Series:	Templeton Twins Series , #1
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,111,792
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Ellis Weiner was an editor for Spy magazine and National Lampoon. He has also written a lot of funny books for grown-ups. The Templeton Twins are his first books for children.

Jeremy Holmes is director of his own design studio, Mutt Ink. His debut book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, received the prestigious Bologna- Ragazzi Award, given annually at the Bolgona Children's Book Fair. This is his third book for children. He lives in Pennsylvania.

Editorial Reviews

"The scene-hogging narrator steals the show in this clever series opener." - Kirkus Reviews

"The scene-hogging narrator steals the show in this clever series opener." - Kirkus Reviews

"The scene-hogging narrator steals the show in this clever series opener." - Kirkus Reviews

"The narrator plays as big a role (or bigger) as any of the characters, constantly wisecracking, setting up scenes and occasionally berating the reader." - SFGate.com

"The narrator plays as big a role (or bigger) as any of the characters, constantly wisecracking, setting up scenes and occasionally berating the reader." - SFGate.com

"The narrator plays as big a role (or bigger) as any of the characters, constantly wisecracking, setting up scenes and occasionally berating the reader." - SFGate.com

"This book is for those students who enjoy a little sarcasm with their humor." - Library Media Connection

"This book is for those students who enjoy a little sarcasm with their humor." - Library Media Connection

"This book is for those students who enjoy a little sarcasm with their humor." - Library Media Connection

"An irresistible start to a planned series" - Common Sense Media

"An irresistible start to a planned series" - Common Sense Media

"An irresistible start to a planned series" - Common Sense Media

"A rip roaring fun read that is a must share." - Shannon Messenger/Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

"This book a) is extraordinarily snarky, b) has glorious illustrations, c) is sure to be a hit, d) all of the above?" - NerdyBookClub.com

"This book a) is extraordinarily snarky, b) has glorious illustrations, c) is sure to be a hit, d) all of the above?" - NerdyBookClub.com

"This entertaining series will win over word lovers, mystery and puzzle solvers, fans of gadgets and those who previously had not thought of themselves as readers" - Shelf Awareness, starred review

"This entertaining series will win over word lovers, mystery and puzzle solvers, fans of gadgets and those who previously had not thought of themselves as readers" - Shelf Awareness, starred review

"This book a) is extraordinarily snarky, b) has glorious illustrations, c) is sure to be a hit, d) all of the above?" - NerdyBookClub.com

"An entertaining start to a new series." - School Library Journal

"The narrator's antics are one of the book's great charms" - Time Out Chicago Kids, Best New Kit Lit Series of 2012

"The narrator's antics are one of the book's great charms" - Time Out Chicago Kids, Best New Kit Lit Series of 2012

"An entertaining start to a new series." - School Library Journal

"An entertaining start to a new series." - School Library Journal

"A great book for kids who love puzzles and humor. Weiner's narrators steal the show with their use of sarcasm and wit." - Halley Pucker, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"The most prominent character is the self-satisfied and aggressively intrusive Narrator, whose banter with readers instantly sets a comedic, sarcastic tone" - Publishers Weekly

"A rip roaring fun read that is a must share." - Shannon Messenger/Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

"A rip roaring fun read that is a must share." - Shannon Messenger/Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

"A great book for kids who love puzzles and humor. Weiner's narrators steal the show with their use of sarcasm and wit." - Halley Pucker, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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