The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book One - Hardcover

Weiner, Ellis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811866793 ISBN 13: 9780811866798

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2012

Synopsis

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, I said kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Luckily for you, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!).

About this title

About the Author:

Ellis Weiner is a contributor to the New Yorker and a regular blogger for the Huffington Post. He is also the author of several books, including Yiddish with Dick and Jane, which he co-authored with his wife. He lives in southern California.

Jeremy Holmes is the creative mind behind Mutt Ink, a graphic design studio. His first book, There Was an Old Lady (also published by Chronicle), was awarded BolognaRazzi's Opera Prima award at the 2010 Bologna Book Fair. He lives in Pennsylvania.

Review:

"A great book for kids who love puzzles and humor. Weiner's narrators steal the show with their use of sarcasm and wit." - Halley Pucker, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"Illustrations.play up the story's humor as well as highlighting the twins' ingenuity." - The Horn Book

"If you've got smart (or maybe smart-mouthed) kids, they'll get a kick out of The Templeton Twins" - Wired.com's GeekDads

"Anyone with a sly sense of humor is sure to love this book and cry out for "More, please!" " - Reading Today

"An irresistible start to a planned series" - Common Sense Media

"An entertaining start to a new series." - School Library Journal

"A rip roaring fun read that is a must share." - Shannon Messenger/Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

"A page-turning and funny tale." -Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review

"A hilarious and clever adventure " - Education.com

"The narrator plays as big a role (or bigger) as any of the characters, constantly wisecracking, setting up scenes and occasionally berating the reader." - SFGate.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0811866793
• ISBN 13: 9780811866798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232
• Illustrator: Holmes Jeremy