The Terrible Two
With Jory John, illustrations by Kevin Cornell
Miles Murphy is known for one thing and one thing only: pranking.
A New York Times Bestseller
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“This book is terrible! Terribly funny, terribly full of pranks, and terribly wonderful.”
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Jon Scieszka
“The Terrible Two are my kind of kids. And what’s more, they’re kids’ kind of kids.”
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Annie Barrows
“The pranks, the brotherhood, the art, the heart! What’s not to love about The Terrible Two?”
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Sara Pennypacker
“You don’t have to be a cow, like cows, or even know a cow to love The Terrible Two.”
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Dave Eggers
“Hilarious.”
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Dav Pilkey
“Barnett and John are in perfect comic harmony, filling their story with exaggerated archetypes (the overbearing principal, the do-gooder), pranks gone awry, and wisecracking banter.”
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Publishers Weekly
“Coauthors and friends Barnett and John have created a fast paced, laugh-out-loud novel sure to appeal to those who appreciate a good prank and have a sense of justice.”
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School Library Journal
“Full of well-timed comedy. . .this lively start to a new series provides great insight into social dynamics—as well as prank planning and execution!”
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The Horn Book
“Funny books that transcend silliness and are written with skill are rare. But The Terrible Two. . .is rich in deadpan jokes and sprightly turns of phrase.”
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The Sunday Times
“An early contender for the funniest middle grade novel of the year.”
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Booktrust
“Daringly different and acutely observant, this sparkling series is as clever as it is comical. No self-respecting prankster would want to miss it!”
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The Lancashire Evening Post
