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ELLIE McDOODLE: HAVE PEN, WILL TRAVEL
Publication date: May 1, 2007
Ages 8 to 12
Published by Bloomsbury
Books for Young Readers
http://www.bloomsburykids.com

Hardcover :: $11.95
ISBN-13: 978-1-58234-745-5
176 pages :: size 5 1/2 x 8 1/4"

Paperback :: $5.99
ISBN-13: 978-1-59990-276-0
192 pages :: size 5 1/2 x 8 1/4"
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One girl. One sketchbook. One week of camping
with the world's most annoying relatives!

Ellie McDougal (better known to her friends as McDoodle) is
being held prisoner . . . by her aunt, uncle, three annoying
cousins, and baby brother, Ben-Ben.

Sentenced to a camping trip with them while her parents are
out of town, Ellie is absolutely, positively determined to hate
every single minute of it.

Thank goodness she at least has her sketch journal in which to
record all of the excruciating (and, ahem, funny) details.

But how will Ellie keep her journal from falling into Er-ick the
Enemy's hands?

And what will happen if -- inconceivable! -- she actually starts
having fun?

Part graphic novel, part confessional journal, part wilderness
survival guide, Ellie's story is a treat for young campers,
vacationers, or any kid looking to curl up with a great
summer read.

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ELLIE McDOODLE: NEW KID IN SCHOOL
Publication date: July 1, 2008
Ages 8 to 12
Published by Bloomsbury
Books for Young Readers
http://www.bloomsburykids.com

Hardcover :: $12.99
ISBN-13:  978-159990-238-8
188 pages :: size 5 1/2 x 8 1/4"

Paperback :: $5.99
ISBN-13: 978-159990-361-3
192 pages :: size 5 1/2 x 8 1/4"
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The Second Book
Ellie McDoodle: New Kid in School

Moving to a new house? Bad.
Being the new kid? Worse!

When Ellie's family moves to a new town, she's sure she won't
fit in. Nobody else likes to read as much as she does, the other
kids at school play "new kid Bingo" behind her back, and even
the teachers can't seem to remember her name.

But when the students need someone to help them rally
against long lunch lines (and bad food), Ellie is on the case.

And with shorter lines and better food in sight, can
friendship be far behind?

For any kid who's ever felt like an outsider looking in, Ellie's
journal captures the frustration, the nervousness, and yes, the
occasional happy surprises of making a fresh start.

Note from the author: Check out the first two words and
the last two words of the story.

ELLIE McDOODLE: NEW KID IN SCHOOL
Publication date: August 3, 2010
Ages 8 to 12
Published by Bloomsbury
Books for Young Readers
http://www.bloomsburykids.com

Hardcover :: $12.99
ISBN-10: 1599904268
ISBN-13: 978-1599904269
176 pages :: size 5 1/2 x 8 1/4"
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When her teacher assigns a report about animals and all the
popular animals get snatched up, Ellie McDoodle is stumped
for a topic.

Then a neighbor goes on vacation and asks Ellie to watch
her African gray parrot, and it seems her problem is solved.

Unfortunately, a new problem pops up almost immediately
when the parrot flies the coop-- literally.

With help from a librarian, a zookeeper, some good friends,
and Ellie's own pet-obsessed family, the bird comes home--
but will Ellie finish her report in time?

Filled with cartoons, diagrams, lists, games, and plenty of
witty asides, Ellie's newest adventure is a perfect pet primer
and just might inspire some creative doodling, too.

Note from the author: Check out the special bird that
appears around page 100 and continues on every odd page
until the end of the book.