{"product_id":"batneezer-the-creature-from-my-closet-paperback","title":"Batneezer: The Creature from My Closet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eObert Skye\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eObert Skye\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA funny combination of Ebenezer Scrooge and Lego Batman helps Rob Burnside save his school in the final book in the illustrated Creature from My Closet middle grade series from Obert Skye\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the first time, Rob Burnside knows when his closet is about to open--but he's not prepared for what emerges. A mash-up of Ebenezer Scrooge and Lego Batman, this new visitor's unusual antics are only one of Rob's problems. While enduring visits by the ghosts of books past, present, and future, Rob learns some shocking news: A battle is brewing, and his school needs a hero. What he gets is so much more (Spoiler alert: All the creatures from past books come visit ) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the whole series \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonkenstein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePotterwookie \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePinocula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatfish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Hat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBatneezer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Creature from my Closet series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatfish: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from \u003ci\u003eThe Wimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e school of adolescent humor, scenes like a drenching water balloon mishap, a food fight at the family dinner table, and a clever parody of \"The Fun-ger Games,\" should appeal to reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. The line drawings are reminiscent of doodles middle school boys draw when they should be taking notes. Engaging cartoons, quick dialogue in speech squares, and generous white space break up text segments, make this book an inviting, independent read. ?\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePotterwookie: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mashup of J.K. Rowling's \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e and Chewbacca the Wookiee from \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e . . . sure to provoke laughs. --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second doll-sized literary mashup to come out of a wimpy kid's magic closet adds wizardly spells  and] noxious smells... --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text is hysterical by itself, but acts as the straight man in relation to the one-two punch of the childlike drawings and captions that appear on almost every page. Get multiple copies of this book: it will fly off the shelves. --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonkenstein: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Highly amusing new series starter. . . . Skye gives Rob a self-deprecating charm and highlights the pleasures of books both subtly and effectively.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Quite funny and has a lot of laugh-out-loud moments. . . . The idea of a hybrid Willy Wonka\/Frankenstein character is original and hilarious.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Filled with spot-on commentary and a wince-inducing supporting cast, middle grade guys won't be able to keep \u003ci\u003eWonkenstein\u003c\/i\u003e to themselves. . . . This pitch-perfect offering should appeal to reluctant readers, not to mention the legion Wimpy Kid fans.\" --\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObert Skye\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Creature from My Closet series, including \u003ci\u003eWonkenstein, Potterwookie, Pinocula, Katfish \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLord of the Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, and the author of the new series Witherwood Reform School. He has also written the bestselling children's fantasy adventure series Leven Thumps and Pillage. He lives with his family in Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.6 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batneezer\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761015161120,"sku":"9781250177223","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c3ac3ecb93411b34648ee9708fd63c62.webp?v=1780197198","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/batneezer-the-creature-from-my-closet-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}