{"product_id":"the-problim-children-island-in-the-stars-isbn-9780062428271","title":"The Problim Children: Island in the Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003eMystery and mayhem abound in the final book in New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd's middle grade series, as the Problim siblings board a pirate ship to rescue their missing Mama and baby brother from the villainous Cheesebreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProblim Children to the rescue! Sal and his siblings follow a trail of Toot’s toots as they sail through the barrier islands to rescue their baby brother from the evil Cheesebreath. He’s been holding Toot and Mama Problim hostage in the hopes that the Problims will lead him to their granddaddy’s treacherous treasure. But not all treasure is gold, and this one was buried long-ago for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan the Problims find Mama, rescue their brother, and destroy the treasure before Cheesebreath and their nasty neighbor Desdemona capture them all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBursting with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart, the final book in Natalie Lloyd’s series is an affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan this band of misfits pull off their most daring rescue yet?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagical Powers:\u003c\/b\u003e Seven siblings, seven strange gifts. From controlling water to speaking to sunlight, they’ll need every bit of their weird magic to save their family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePirate Ship Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Set sail on a stolen library boat through treacherous waters and mysterious islands in a race against time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e An affectionate ode to being a weird kid in a weird family, where cousins become allies and the strangest gifts are the most powerful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuest for Treasure:\u003c\/b\u003e A high-stakes hunt for a dangerous, long-lost treasure with the villainous Cheesebreath hot on their trail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for THE PROBLIM CHILDREN: CARNIVAL CATASTROPHE:  ★ “Lloyd hits her stride as she weaves—as intricately as Mona’s beloved circus spiders—plot twists, humor, suspense, rivalry, hints of romance for the older Problims, and realistic development of Mona’s character.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lloyd’s quirky gang of seven siblings returns in a new mystery soaked in doughnut frosting....[She] revels in the story’s zaniness, bolstering it with heart and enough complexity to ensure readers are invested.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mona shines as she figures out (not always gracefully) that everyone has unique value—even her worst enemies. A charming sequel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE PROBLIM CHILDREN:   ★ “Another heart-warming yarn centered on friendship and family.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (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“Filled with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeidi Schulz, New York Times bestselling author of Hook’s Revenge\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. I sincerely, truly loved loved loved loved loved it.” - \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“Once again, Lloyd gifts readers with lovable characters and unique magic that leap from page to heart. Amid hilarity and hijinks are tender reminders to embrace your weird and to look at the world heart-first.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSARA GROCHOWSKI, McLean and Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey, MI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cracked my heart wide open! I’ll never be able to read Ramona Quimby, Age 8 again for the first time; instead I get to laugh, holler, and swoon over Natalie Lloyd’s new series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAMANDA GREER CONNER, Kids’ Team Leader, Joseph-Beth Booksellers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Irreverent and delightful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\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“Much quirky fun to be had.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Midge Lodestar’s mantra is ‘Every day is a good day for tacos!’ My mantra is ‘Every day is a good day to celebrate and book talk Natalie Lloyd’s exquisite The Problim Children!’ I will forever think about Sundae, Mona, Toot, Wendell, Thea, and Frida heart-first.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJOHN SCHUMACHER, Ambassador for School Libraries | mrschureads.com\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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sheer, riotous delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire Legrand, author of Some Kind of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889250267365,"sku":"NP9780062428271","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062428271.jpg?v=1730230842","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-problim-children-island-in-the-stars-isbn-9780062428271","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}