Chapter Two is Missing - Hardcover

Lieb, Josh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1984835483 ISBN 13: 9781984835482

Publisher: Razorbill, 2019

Synopsis

"Very few books are this entertaining to read. Even fewer are literally an active crime scene. Please help find Chapter 2. Without it, this book is nothing." -John Oliver, host of HBO's Last Week Tonight

Chapter Two is Missing is a hilarious picture book mystery starring a hopelessly lost narrator, an unqualified detective, and a very sneaky janitor, who are all surprised to discover that second chapter of the very book of which they are a part is--gasp--missing!

Do not be alarmed, but the second chapter of this book appears to be missing! It was here a minute ago, but now it seems to have simply walked off. Not only that, but some of the punctuation has gone topsy-turvy, a bunch of letter Ms are hiding in Chapter 5, and Chapter 45 appears to be from another book entirely! The narrator is going to need some assistance getting things in order, especially with the unhelpful detective who keeps butting in and that shifty janitor lurking about. Luckily he has you--the reader--to help! From Emmy winning comedy writer and producer Josh Lieb, Chapter Two is Missing is a hilarious whodunit, an irreverent look at storytelling, and perfect for fans of Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) and The Book With No Pictures.

About this title

About the Author

Josh Lieb writes books and poetry and television shows. He lives with his wife and multiple pets (two of them human) in New York City.

Kevin Cornell is known for his humor and has illustrated many books, websites, and comics such as The Chicken Squad, Count the Monkeys, The Terrible Two, and Mustache! He spends his time in Philadelphia drawing made-up things.

Reviews

Gr 1–3—The narrator needs your help to find chapter two and continue the story in this highly interactive tale. As the narrator searches for the missing chapter, he teams up with detective McGarrigan, Milo the janitor, and you. With each chapter, clues are discovered, dialogue is exchanged, and readers are left questioning the very fabric of the book itself. Lieb has outdone himself with this intricate plot. There is humor, suspense, shouting, and a lot of grammar play throughout the journey. Cornell's detailed, noir-style illustrations provide character depth and create a world in which everyone must solve the mystery. The illustrations also highlight certain characters' emotions and clues. Lieb and Cornell have created a fantastic picture book that will draw readers in and give them all the clues they need to find chapter two. VERDICT A hilarious interactive tale that will help children learn intense analytical skills.—Margaret Kennelly, iSchool at Urbana-Champaign, IL

Edition details

• Publisher: Razorbill
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1984835483
• ISBN 13: 9781984835482
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Cornell Kevin
• Number of pages: 48