{"product_id":"the-problim-children-isbn-9780062428202","title":"The Problim Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a dash of Lemony Snicket, a dollop of the Addams Family, and a hearty dose of adventure, New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd introduces a new series about seven strange and adventurous siblings who tackle problems together—even when their new neighbors try to tear them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with mystery, humor, and adventure, the first book in this new trilogy is an unforgettable tale of adventure, family, and finding the courage to face any problem heart-first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Problim children’s ramshackle bungalow in the Swampy Woods goes kaboom, the seven siblings—each born on a different day of the week—have to move into their grandpa’s bizarre old mansion in Lost Cove. No problem! For the Problim children, every problem is a gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut rumors about their family run rampant in the small town: tales of a bitter feud, a hidden treasure, and a certain kind of magic lingering in the halls of #7 Main Street. Their neighbors, the O’Pinions, will do anything to find the secrets lurking inside the Problim household—including sending the seven children to seven different houses on seven different continents!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSibling Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet seven siblings, each born on a different day of the week, who know that for the Problims, every problem is a gift to be solved together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMiddle Grade Mystery:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncover the truth behind a bitter family feud, a legendary hidden treasure, and the strange magic lingering in their grandpa’s old mansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumorous Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e When your house goes \u003ci\u003ekaboom\u003c\/i\u003e, moving is an adventure… especially when your new neighbors, the O’Pinions, want to ship you off to seven different continents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRiddles and Clues:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow the strange clues left behind by Grandpa Problim to solve the biggest mystery of all: who the Problims really are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e★ “With her trademark charm and heavy doses of whimsy, Lloyd spins another heart-warming yarn centered on friendship and family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Both text and illustrations offer a nod to Roald Dahl’s quirky, juvenile heroes and equally quirky, nasty villains. The distinctive flavor comes both from Lloyd’s witty but succinct word mastery and from her unflagging imagination.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lloyd’s warm and playful writing shines.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Filled with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI couldn’t help but fall in love with the entire Problim family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeidi Schulz, New York Times bestselling author of Hook’s Revenge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Young readers with an appreciation for offbeat adventure stories will no doubt be delighted with Natalie Lloyd’s imaginative world and its lively, brave inhabitants—farts and all.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 16 Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a  weird family. This book is an utter delight!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An absolute gem, delightfully original but with  the timeless charm of a favorite classic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDan Gemeinhart, author of The Honest Truth and Some Kind of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Problim Children \u003c\/em\u003eis bursting at the seams with magic,  heart, and humor. A sheer, riotous delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire Legrand, author of Some Kind of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Much quirky fun to be had.... Give this to fans of Ingrid Law’s \u003cem\u003eSavvy\u003c\/em\u003e or Lloyd’s own \u003cem\u003eA Snicker of Magic\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Well-developed secondary characters are one of the book’s strongest points, from sisters who both run bakeries to a [girl] trapped at home because of an allergy to air. The whimsy factor is high.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An irreverent and delightful twist on the “Monday’s Child” nursery rhyme.... The children’s varied talents and humorous antics will leave readers eager to dive into their future exploits.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888335941861,"sku":"NP9780062428202","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062428202.jpg?v=1730228867","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-problim-children-isbn-9780062428202","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}