by Stephen McCranie (Author), Stephen McCranie (Illustrator)
In the tradition of Calvin and Hobbes, MAL AND CHAD is a funny comic-strip graphic novel that makes a perfect first chapter book
Mal is a super kid genius and Chad is a talking dog, but no one knows it. What's it like to be so extraordinary and yet so invisible? Not even Megan, Mal's secret crush, has any idea that Mal is anything more than a dork. Fortunately, Mal and Chad are best friends with a penchant for adventure . . . even if the time-traveling does get them grounded by Mal's mom. Introducing the first in a series of illustrated chapter books by talented newcomer Stephen McCranie that are laugh-inducing, clever, and full of heart. Give this to any kid who's a reluctant reader or is just leaving picture books and be prepared to answer the question: When can I read the next one?Author Biography
Stephen McCranie lives in New Mexico. Mal and Chad was first created for Stephen's college newspaper.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 12, 2011
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award (2015)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Adventures of Mal and Chad: The Biggest, Bestest Time Ever!
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 2.2
Point Value: 1