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Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun (Volume 2) Hardcover – September 3, 2024
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After defeating “the Curse,” twelve-year-old Matt just wants to relax. But Dad has another idea—Matt needs to “build some character,” whatever THAT means. So Matt ends up a pet sitting for his neighbor, Farmer Jed. Easy enough, right?
Wrong.
In fact, it’s downright baaaaaaad.
The “pet” in question is Nora, an old goat with glassy eyes and short tail. Farmer Jed says she’s “special.” Matt’s pretty sure, however, that the most impressive thing about Nora is how far her eyes can roll into the back of her head.
While trying to keep track of Nora and all her mysterious actions, Matt is also helping his girlfriend Grace with her Science Fair project, attending both soccer and Cross-Country practice, and, oh yeah, trying to avoid some scary guy named Jason who seemingly wants to enact perilous revenge on young Matt. More on that guy later.
So much for "time to relax"!
Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun is a laugh-out-loud funny book with over 50 black-and-white illustrations by bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger. The text expertly weaves heartwarming moments with careful-you-might-pee-yourself-funny scenes.
"Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, [The Curse of the 10 Broken Toes] is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school." – Dustin Brady, bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game and other series.
- Print length335 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level2 - 6
- Lexile measure630L
- Dimensions6 x 0.9 x 8.1 inches
- PublisherAndrews McMeel Publishing
- Publication dateSeptember 3, 2024
- ISBN-101524888729
- ISBN-13978-1524888725
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- Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 3, 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 335 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1524888729
- ISBN-13 : 978-1524888725
- Reading age : 8 - 12 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 630L
- Grade level : 2 - 6
- Item Weight : 1.19 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.9 x 8.1 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #920,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,704 in Children's Farm Animal Books (Books)
- #12,562 in Children's Friendship Books
- #12,750 in Children's Humor
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About the author
Matt Eicheldinger wasn’t always a writer. He spent most of his childhood playing soccer, reading comics, and trying his best to stay out of trouble. Little did he know those moments would ultimately help craft his first novel, Matt Sprouts and The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes.
After independently publishing the novel in 2021, Matt Sprouts and The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes went out to receive four national awards, including Indie Book of the Year. This got the attention of Andrews McMeel Publishing, who bought rights to the book, which went on to be a New York Times and USA Today Bestseller in the first week of its release.
Eicheldinger has been teaching middle school language arts for the past fifteen years where he’s become known for his storytelling method of teaching. He has also created a growing audience on social media, becoming one of the top followed teacher accounts on Instagram. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children, and tries to create new adventures with them whenever possible. When he's not writing, you can find him telling students stories in his classroom, or trail running along the Minnesota River Bottoms.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find it an enjoyable and easy read with great lessons to learn. The book is great for family reading, with action-packed reading that kids can't put down. Readers highly recommend it for younger and older readers.
"It's a funny, heart warming story. The mind of a middle school kid is amazing. I've read this with my son and we loved it. BACKPACKS!!!..." Read more
"Elementary and middle schoolers loved this book! Matt is a great storyteller, and kids enjoyed this book. They can’t wait for the next book!" Read more
"...Lots of laughs, good lessons about life, and they are just stellar books...." Read more
"What a wonderful book for upper elementary students and young teens...." Read more
Customers love the stories. They find the book funny, heartwarming, and memorable. Readers appreciate the down-to-earth way the author shares the stories with subtle lessons. The adventures of Matt Sprouts are fun and entertaining, making it a great read for children and adults alike.
"It's a funny, heart warming story. The mind of a middle school kid is amazing. I've read this with my son and we loved it. BACKPACKS!!!..." Read more
"Elementary and middle schoolers loved this book! Matt is a great storyteller, and kids enjoyed this book. They can’t wait for the next book!" Read more
"...Lots of laughs, good lessons about life, and they are just stellar books...." Read more
"I discovered Mr. Eich on Instagram and love his humble, down-to-earth way of sharing stories that always have a subtle yet profound meaning...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They say it's funny and has good lessons about life.
"It's a funny, heart warming story. The mind of a middle school kid is amazing. I've read this with my son and we loved it. BACKPACKS!!!..." Read more
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"...He has fun, he has problems he has to deal with, and he figures out how to manage his challenges." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024It's a funny, heart warming story. The mind of a middle school kid is amazing. I've read this with my son and we loved it. BACKPACKS!!! When dealing with sensitive topics while he's in school, I remind him of what Matt's mom says about backpacks. Such a great read. And Elliot is the perfect little brother 🤣🤣🤣
- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024Elementary and middle schoolers loved this book! Matt is a great storyteller, and kids enjoyed this book. They can’t wait for the next book!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024This is the second Matt Sprouts book we've read, and we have loved them both. Lots of laughs, good lessons about life, and they are just stellar books. These books have a lot of heart behind the laughs, which makes them instant favorites.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024What a wonderful book for upper elementary students and young teens. The book leaves you with a good message about caring, doing the right thing, and thinking about others. My nephew and I have read both of Matt's books - anxiously waiting for number three. My nephew rarely reads a fiction book that is not a graphic novel. He finished this book in one day - it's not a graphic novel.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024I discovered Mr. Eich on Instagram and love his humble, down-to-earth way of sharing stories that always have a subtle yet profound meaning. I've learned over the years that I read books before giving them to my grandchildren to make sure they don't have any hidden agendas. Matt's books are "safe" for all, in my opinion. I gave my 9 year old granddaughter The Day Nora Ate the Sun. She read it in short order and told me she rated it a 10 out of 10! She asked her mom if she could get the Matt Sprouts book. Of course Nana ordered it for her immediately, as well as sending Sticky Notes to her parents! I wish Mr. Eich incredible success. He deserves it!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024My son read this book in 2 days. He read the first one so quickly and was asking to get the second one!
It is such a easy read and funny. Great for a family read :)
- Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024My son and I both love reading about Matt’s adventures. He’s a typical kid just trying to enjoy his summer without having to learn anything… which is my son during every season. We love the humor and can share the reading. I highly recommend both Matt Sprouts books!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024Purchased this book ahead of finishing #1 with my 9yo…when it arrived my son tore into it and read 9 chapters on his own before we finished Matt Sprouts together, we are both eagerly awaiting #3!!
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- Jody FairweatherReviewed in Canada on November 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars So good and clever
My son couldn’t wait to figure out this title. He enjoyed the first book immensely and when this arrived couldn’t figure out of her like it too as it seemed different. He loved this one too and has instructed me to keep
buying everyone of these books by this author. :)
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Student op kotReviewed in Belgium on November 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Ook voor volwassen kinderen
Heerlijke humor van een rasverteller! Kan niet wachten om ze in het Nederlands te kunnen kopen zodat ik ze kan voorlezen!
- lmvwReviewed in Canada on October 10, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Love this writer and his stories. We bought this after reading his first book “the curse of the ten broken toes”
- Lcv68Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Grandson’s loved it! Read it in one day!!
- jodi szutuReviewed in Canada on September 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Grade 4 kid loves it
My kid couldn't put it down!