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Night of the Living Worms: A Speed Bump & Slingshot Misadventure (A Speed Bump & Slingshot Misadventure, 1) Paperback – October 18, 2016

by Dave Coverly (Author, Illustrator)
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What's a bird to do when his sibling is a big-time celebrity? It's a question Speed Bump has to deal with every single morning because his brother happens to be the one and only Early Bird. You know, THE Early Bird, who ALWAYS gets the worm! Unfortunately, Speed Bump is a sleepy little bird with a big head and tiny wings who's worried he'll never live up to his brother. But he has a great buddy, the ever-hungry Slingshot, who knows how to lift his spirits. Together, they end up on an adventure deep in the nighttime forest, where they're forced to confront something more terrifying--and slimier--than they've ever imagined. It could all go horribly wrong . . . or it could just change Speed Bump's luck for good.

Night of the Living Worms is a laugh out loud adventure that's perfect for younger readers. From award-winning cartoonist Dave Coverly, the hilarious, zany illustrations and addictive humor of this chapter book series will be sure to delight.

"Dave Coverly is ridiculously funny and clever and creative. I'm jealous of his bird brain." -Stephan Pastis,New York Times-bestselling author of the Timmy Failure series

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    7 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    144 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Dimensions
    5.58 x 0.41 x 8.02 inches
  6. Publication date
    October 18, 2016
  7. ISBN-10
    1250090504
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1250090508
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"Dave Coverly is ridiculously funny and clever and creative. I'm jealous of his bird brain." ―Stephan Pastis, New York Times-bestselling author of the Timmy Failure series

"Coverly’s drawings are full of visual jokes, and the narrative is packed with playful language. . . . Clever, imaginative, and precisely targeted to its audience, this new series is sure to please." ―Booklist

"Filled with subtle irony, wordplay, and gentle pokes at life, the text is accompanied by appealingly large, cartoon-style, black-and-white line drawings . . . This story will have students laughing out loud and reluctant readers asking for the sequel." ―School Library Journal

“The jokes and birdy banter come fast and furious . . . and should keep readers flying through the pages.” ―Publishers Weekly

"Both [pictures and text] are liberally festooned with gags, sight gags . . . and puns." ―Kirkus Reviews

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DAVE COVERLY is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Speed Bump cartoons appear in more than 200 newspapers, including The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and Parade magazine. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; Reprint edition (October 18, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250090504
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250090508
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.58 x 0.41 x 8.02 inches
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    Dave Coverly, who grew up in Plainwell, Michigan, is the creator of the cartoon panel “Speed Bump”, which runs internationally in 400 newspapers and websites, including the Washington Post, The Globe & Mail (Toronto), and the Detroit Free Press. His work was named “Best in Newspaper Panels” by the National Cartoonists Society, in 1995, 2003, 2014 and 2022.

    In 2009 the same organization gave him its highest honor, the prestigious Reuben Award, for “Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year”.

    “Speed Bump” cartoons are published by several greeting card companies, including American Greetings, RSVP, Marian Heath, and NobleWorks.

    Coverly’s cartoons have also appeared in The New Yorker, USA Today, The New York Times, Newsweek, Esquire, Ranger Rick, Jr., and have been a regular feature in Parade. He is also the principle cartoonist for BarkBox.

    His cartoon compilation books include Speed Bump: A Collection of Cartoon Skidmarks (Andrews McMeel), Cartoons for Idea People (ECW), Just One %$#@ Speed Bump After Another (ECW), Laughter is the Best Medicine (Sellers), and Dogs Are People, Too (Macmillan). Children’s picture books include Sue MacDonald Had a Book (with Jim Tobin, Macmillan), and The Very Inappropriate Word (with Jim Tobin, Macmillan). His chapter book series began with Night of the Living Worms: The Misadventures of Speed Bump & Slingshot (October 2015, Macmillan), and continues with Night of the Living Shadows (October 2016, Macmillan) and Night of the Living Zombie Bugs (October 2017, Macmillan).

    Coverly earned his BS with a double major in Imaginative Writing and Philosophy at Eastern Michigan University, and received his MA in Creative Writing from Indiana University.

    In 2011, he was asked to give the commencement address at EMU, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts.

    He lives with his wife, Chris, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and has two adult daughters, Alayna and Simone. He may be reached via his website: www.speedbump.com.

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Daniel G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dave Coverly is a brilliant cartoonist and
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Dave Coverly is a brilliant cartoonist and, perhaps, an even greater children's author. His work is fantastic and his illustrations exemplify drawing at its finest. Really. All thumbs up for what deserves to emerge as a new staple in the children's literature genre. Coverly comically depicts a world with varying perspectives and approaches to life, where mutual respect and properly placed loyalty reign. The story is fun, puns are plentiful, and the accompanying illustrations ring true of the hilarious depictions that drive the success of his internationally syndicated, daily cartoon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Tweet For Young Readers
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Packed with kid humor in text and illustrations. Two very different personalities compete, but brothers ultimately stick together. Love the hilarious comments and the intracacies of the plot with surprise at the end. Like the family loyalty angle too; differences respected. Great expressions on all of the characters, even the bugs!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy read
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My 8 year old daughter read this because it is a Sunshine State selection. It was a great introduction to the Sunshine State challenge. Quick, easy read with age appropriate humor, comical illustrations and valuable lessons on being yourself and supporting your family.
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My son love the book very much. You guys should buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Son loved it
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Book didn't download completely on my son's kindle, but did better on mine. My nine year old loved the book which is highly unusual since he hates to read. Win!
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1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
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Silly story my 6 yr old was bored and wanted something else
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3.0 out of 5 stars It is a great book I give it 5 stars but gave it ...
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It is a great book I give it 5 stars but gave it three. Because I was not happy that my book came in the mail damaged. Look like it was cut pretty deep with a box opener. The envelope was not damaged so it must have happened at the Warehouse. And they went ahead and mailed it to me anyways. Could not return it because my daughter needed it for a school assignment. And would have not got it here on time. Had to use Scotch tape to tape it all up.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It is a great book I give it 5 stars but gave it ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
It is a great book I give it 5 stars but gave it three. Because I was not happy that my book came in the mail damaged. Look like it was cut pretty deep with a box opener. The envelope was not damaged so it must have happened at the Warehouse. And they went ahead and mailed it to me anyways. Could not return it because my daughter needed it for a school assignment. And would have not got it here on time. Had to use Scotch tape to tape it all up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Laughable kids book.
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This is and was a good book to read to kids for a little laugh or even a giggle will work!
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