The Terrible Two Get Worse (Terrible Two Series #2)

by Mac Barnett, Jory John, Kevin Cornell (Illustrator)

Overview

From New York Times bestselling authors Mac Barnett and Jory John comes The Terrible Two Get Worse, the second book in a deviously funny series about fitting in, making your mark, and finding a friend where you least expect one.

“A double helping of fun and mischief.” —Jeff Kinney, author, Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Miles Murphy and Niles Sparks are great at being terrible.

Nearly every day the fearsome pranking duo turns Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy upside down with their stunts. The Big Chirp. The Cafeteria Calamity. Their pranks bring joy to their classmates and embarrassment to their nemesis: blowhard Principal Barkin.

But one day—school picture day, to be precise—a scheme goes too far, and Principal Barkin ends up fired. His replacement: Principal Barkin Senior, the principal’s no-nonsense father. The new principal runs the school with an iron fist, out to destroy all signs of fun. No group work. No Pajama Day. And definitely no pranking.

Readers in grades 3 through 7 enjoy zooming through the books in this series. These laugh-out-loud books have captivated young readers and prank enthusiasts alike.

The Terrible Two series
The Terrible Two
The Terrible Two Get Worse
The Terrible Two Go Wild
The Terrible Two’s Last Laugh

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419716805
Publisher:	Amulet Books
Publication date:	01/12/2016
Series:	Terrible Two Series , #2
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	650L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children, including Extra Yarn, which won a 2013 Caldecott Honor, and Battle Bunny. He lives in Berkeley, California.
 
Jory John is the author of Goodnight Already! and I Will Chomp You! and coauthor of the bestseller All My Friends Are Dead, among other books. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
 
Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children’s books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache!, both by Mac Barnett. He lives in Philadelphia.

Editorial Reviews

"This humorous sequel makes for engaging, fast-paced reading that again highlights the meaning of friendship, and animated, amusing cartoon illustrations enhance and extend the story. Existing fans will enjoy learning more about Miles and Niles and their latest capers, and room is left for another follow-up."

Booklist

2015-09-16
When pranking perfection meets the seemingly unprankable foe, who gets the last laugh? Terrible Two Niles and Miles have been merrily pranking their favorite targets, Principal Barkin and his dim, loathsome son Josh, at school and in town all autumn long. Fed up with the plague of pranks, former Principal Barkin (father of the current one) stages a coup d'état at a school board meeting and takes back his old job. This new-old Principal Barkin is draconian in his control of the school. He hangs a sign counting the days since the last prank…which, since he avows there is no prank if no one reacts (and he never reacts), means there have been no pranks. Miles and Niles despair as one after another of their complex, devious plots are ignored. School becomes unbearable until they seek help from a most unlikely source. Can three succeed where two have failed? John and Barnett's sophomore effort is as much fun as series opener The Terrible Two (2015). The boys' history as rivals and their home lives barely receive mention here, so the first volume is a must-read—no hardship. Cornell's line drawings add to the goofy, deadpan experience. This revenger's comedy, dotted with references to classic plays and philosophical concepts, will be a joy for pranksters and seekers of a good-hearted laugh. (Fiction. 8-11)

Kirkus Reviews

"When pranking perfection meets the seemingly unprankable foe, who gets the last laugh?... John and Barnett's sophomore effort is as much fun as series opener The Terrible Two (2015)... This revenger's comedy, dotted with references to classic plays and philosophical concepts, will be a joy for pranksters and seekers of a good-hearted laugh."

— Kirkus

"Fast-paced and laugh-aloud funny, the book will appeal to a wide range of readers. Frequent, humorous graphics will attract fans of visual storytelling and also make the book more accessible to reluctant readers. Quirky writing and colorful dialogue make the book an excellent read-aloud. VERDICT A welcome addition for fans of the first book, though familiarity with the original isn’t necessary to enjoy this hilarious sequel."

— School Library Journal

"This humorous sequel makes for engaging, fast-paced reading that again highlights the meaning of friendship, and animated, amusing cartoon illustrations enhance and extend the story. Existing fans will enjoy learning more about Miles and Niles and their latest capers, and room is left for another follow-up."

— Booklist

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