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Pre-order new adventures with THE UNPETABLES and SURFSIDE GIRLS!

October 16, 2024

November and December will bring two new middle-grade gems — including the mile-a-minute wacky antics of Dennis Messner's The Unpetables and the sunny, spooky, mystery fun of Kim Dwinell's Surfside Girls!


Coming in November: THE UNPETABLES return for outrageous Unpetable adventures in the big city!

Out of the petting zoo and into the city! In their second hilarious adventure, best friends Pigmund and Lizárdo discover a crazy old movie theatre…full of secrets. And tasty nachos.

Praise for The Unpetables:

“You'll laugh! You'll gasp! You'll shriek! And then you'll laugh some more!” — Suzanne Lang (Grumpy Monkey)

“Strap in for an anarchic joyride with Pigmund and Lizárdo, two rule-breaking rebels with a cause: TO NEVER BE PET AGAIN!” — Janet Ginsburg

The Unpetables (Book 2): Unpetable in the City by Dennis Messner
ISBN 978-1-60309-545-7 | Diamond Code: AUG241291
$9.99 (US) | 108 pages | B&W paperback w/flaps | 5.5" x 8.5"
Browse preview pages | In Stores November 5th/6th!


Coming in December: The SURFSIDE GIRLS venture beyond Surfside to save the animals!

Splash into a new adventure with Sam & Jade in the graphic novel series that inspired the Apple TV+ show! Past and present collide with land and sea as the girls leave the mainland and strive to save the animals!

Praise for the Surfside Girls series:

“Fantastic... Best friends Samantha and Jade are really likable, and their friendship and perseverance are a highlight... An incredibly fun story from beginning to end.” To Be Continued

“The artwork by Kim Dwinell is breezy, sunny, and easy on the eyes, offering readers a slice of beautiful beach summers wherever they are... the adventurous spirit of the girls is a joy to read about.” Abstract

Surfside Girls (Book 4): The Clue in the Reef by Kim Dwinell
ISBN 978-1-60309-529-7 | Diamond Code: OCT241201
$19.99 (US) | 264 pages | Full-color paperback w/ flaps | 6" x 9"
Browse preview pages | In Stores December 10th/11th!