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.”

Jon Scieszka

“The Terrible Two are my kind of kids. And what’s more, they’re kids’ kind of kids.”

Annie Barrows

“The pranks, the brotherhood, the art, the heart! What’s not to love about The Terrible Two?”

Sara Pennypacker

“You don’t have to be a cow, like cows, or even know a cow to love The Terrible Two.”

Dave Eggers

“Hilarious.”

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.”

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.”

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!”

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.”

The Sunday Times

“An early contender for the funniest middle grade novel of the year.”

Booktrust

“Daringly different and acutely observant, The Terrible Two series is as clever as it is comical. Not to be missed!”

The Lancashire Evening Post

Cover of The Terrible Two, a children's book by Mac Barnett.