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249 pp.
| Penguin/Razorbill
| March, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-1-59514-679-3$16.99
(4)
4-6
The miniature "Toddlians," spawned from twelve-year-old Todd's dirty socks (By the Grace of Todd), are fed up with their creator's neglect and plan a search for a new god. Todd has his own problems: a tough-as-nails swim coach, a new crush, and a vengeful bully. Some stock characters grow tiresome, but this humorous sequel gently highlights themes of personal responsibility and friendship.
230 pp.
| Penguin/Razorbill
| February, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-1-59514-677-9$16.99
(4)
4-6
When sixth grader Todd Butroche is forced to clean his room, he finds that his unwashed sweat sock has spawned a civilization of "Toddlians." His discovery is quickly hijacked by a bully who sees the ant-size people as his ticket to an A in the science fair. Some unappealing characters wear thin, but gross-out humor should win over reluctant readers.