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This book is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY BESTSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL MIDDLE-GRADE FAVORITE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleven-year-old Matt Sprouts is in big trouble. He didn't mean to hurt his neighbor Jenna with that awesome martial arts move—it just happened! Blame it on morning cartoons or Jenna's lack of coordination. Any­ways, getting grounded is the worst thing that could happen, right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the incident spirals into a series of downright unfortunate events, it's decided that Matt has contracted \"the Curse,\" a hometown myth that has ruined the lives of middle schoolers before him. And as if the Curse weren't enough, entering sixth grade proves to be just as mysterious—there's a strange girlfriend, wacky teachers, and . . . c'mon, can Matt's toes stop breaking PLEASE?!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt decides to take matters into his own hands. Now he just has to break the Curse . . . before all his bones break.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, this book is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school.\" – Dustin Brady, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTrapped in a Video Game, World's Worst Time Machine, the Leila and Nugget Mysteries, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Escape from a Video Game\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Matt Sprouts is the next star of middle-grade comedy! Matt Eicheldinger expertly draws from his life to create this heart-warming and fun illustrated series.\" – Jarrett Krososzka, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and National Book Award Finalist \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the kind of book that makes a kid stay up past their bedtime, reading with a flashlight under the blanket.” – Nina Hamza, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAhmed Azis's Epic Year \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Do you remember the worst summer you’ve ever had? Well, Matt Sprouts has you beat. He’s dodging wild coaches, terrible teachers, and a hometown curse in this zany tale that’s more fun than you could wiggle a broken toe at! This book had me flexing my toes in gratitude every fifteen pages, and it is still one of the funniest books I’ve read in a while, no bones about it!\" - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003ePiggy\u003c\/i\u003e series","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44203542741170,"sku":"9781524888695","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781524888695_0fc2e2ef-3356-4aaf-b586-5522f696731c.jpg?v=1786022351"},{"product_id":"9798881603502","title":"Holes in My Underwear","description":"From the creative brains of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and middle school teacher Matt Eicheldinger comes an all-new collection of 100+ funny and thoughtful poems and illustrations!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fans of Shel Silverstein’s \u003ci\u003eWhere the Sidewalk Ends, \u003c\/i\u003eBob Odenkirk's\u003ci\u003e Zilot \u0026amp; Other Important Rhymes, \u003c\/i\u003eand Chris Harris's \u003ci\u003eMy Head Has a Bellyache,\u003c\/i\u003e comes \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Matt Eicheldinger's \u003ci\u003eHoles in My Underwear\u003c\/i\u003e—a side-splitting, thought-tickling collection packed with 112 poems and doodles that’ll leave readers giggling and thinking long after they've turned the last page. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The poems range in style, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e an ode to an egg-filled burrito, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e an elegy contemplating life’s purpose, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a free verse about living with ADHD, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a haiku about papercuts, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a lyrical poem about basketball, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a narrative verse about Shakespeare farting, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e and tons more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Also included is an author's note about the power of poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whether you’re pondering life’s big questions or wondering about the origin of the pink blob fish, this book has something for everyone. Each poem was hand-selected by real kids. Who knows—you might even discover some more hidden meanings woven into the very\u003ci\u003e fabric of the stitches. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e So, what are you waiting for? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hold your underpants tight and start reading!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eicheldinger may be this generation's Judy Blume.\" - Mark Harwood at \u003ci\u003eThe Middle Grade Review\u003c\/i\u003e, for \u003ci\u003eMatt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Leavened with humor and humanity.\" - Kirkus Reviews, for \u003ci\u003eMatt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As a teacher, [Eicheldinger's] stories resonate and constantly remind me why I love what I do.\" - Sarah McCarthy, Mounds View Public Schools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Matt Eicheldinger expertly draws from his life to create this heart-warming and fun illustrated series.\" – Jarrett Krososzka, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist, for \u003ci\u003eMatt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, this book is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school.\" – Dustin Brady, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTrapped in a Video Game, World's Worst Time Machine\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eLeila and Nugget Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEscape from a Video Game\u003c\/i\u003e, for \u003ci\u003eMatt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is the kind of book that makes a kid stay up past their bedtime, reading with a flashlight under the blanket.” – Nina Hamza, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAhmed Azis's Epic Year,\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003ci\u003eMatt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311216374133,"sku":"9798881603502","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798881603502_eddf5a28-70b3-4ec0-bf8a-49bf7e8a9f25.jpg?v=1786033063"},{"product_id":"when-the-rain-came","title":"When the Rain Came","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe rain never stops. 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