"A wonderfully silly and gross page-turner, sure to resonate with Goosebumps fans. this tale will delight genre fans with its skillfully wrought intersection of social commentary and horror." -- Kirkus Reviews Zenith's candidly funny first-person narrative applies a light, portmanteau-riddled touch to themes of death and grief, while the protagonists' close relationships and powers offer up sheer spectral fun. -- Publishers Weekly In this latest caper from the ingenious Van Eekhout, readers will enjoy the banter as much as the topsy-turvy action. -- Booklist Praise for Fenris & Mott: "Van Eekhout gives readers both a redoubtable human protagonist who shows hidden depths of courage and resilience on the way to an ingenious resolution, and a canine one who is at once irresistibly winsome and terrifyingly destructive (not unlike many nonmythical dogs)." -- Booklist (starred review) "In this Rick Riordan-esque epic, modern and ancient worlds collide in a vividly sketched adventure that begs to be adapted for the screen. Thrilling and touching in equal measure." -- Kirkus Reviews "Van Eekhout applies a deft touch to Mott's difficult ethical dilemma, imbuing the quickly paced story with tenderness and genuine surprises.
" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Weird Kid: "Impeccably toned middle school humor, paired with action-packed hijinks and a poignant extended metaphor about finding one's identity, results in a heartfelt, pitch-perfect middle grade novel." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A wacky, witty, action-packed alien adventure with a poignant message about being your best self." -- John David Anderson, author of Posted "Greg van Eekhout brings magic, mystery, humor, and weird science to his wonderful WEIRD KID! Devious and fun -and highly recommended!" -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin "No one mixes gonzo with heartfelt like Greg van Eekhout. Amid wacky aliens, secret organizations, and larger-than-life guitar solos, is one kid just trying to figure out who he is. I was rooting for Jake on every page, and you will be, too!" -- Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels "Exciting and intriguing twist on science-fiction tropes. A standout SF adventure." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Cog: "A page-turning novel of friendship, family, and standing up for what's right." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Cog is a gem of a robot, and his robotic observations are comedic gold.
Readers will be charmed by this sci-fi tale of free choice, hot dogs, and fun word problems." -- Booklist "Van Eekhout brings considerable heart and wisdom to this coming-of-age tale. A thought-provoking tale for younger readers about hubris and what it means to be human." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Voyage of the Dogs: "Fast-moving, funny, and suspenseful. A deep-space furry adventure with heart and humor." -- Kirkus Reviews "Who's a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more." -- Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee "Dog-lovers and space enthusiasts will gravitate to Van Eekhout's riveting book." -- Booklist "A crackling page-turner about courage and wonder, full of warmth and heart and characters who jump off the page.
It's my favorite book of the year." -- Rae Carson, New York Times bestselling author of the Girl of Fire & Thorns series "Dogs in space? Who knew we needed that? But Greg van Eekhout proves we did! Voyage of the Dogs is a delight, and kids are going to love it." -- Spencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Woof.