Battle in the Backyard
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 6–10 · 2023

Battle in the Backyard

Written & illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Book #1 in the Lunch Buddies series

Marco's sandwich talks! Can their friendship survive breakdancing squirrels?

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64 pages
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Marco crafts the perfect sandwich, only to discover it can talk! As he bonds with his new edible friend over music and cheese, a quirky group of breakdancing squirrels threatens their budding friendship. Can Marco and his sandwich outwit the squirrels and keep their unique bond intact? Dive into this whimsical tale of unexpected companionship and lunchtime adventures.

From the publisher

Lunch time is about to get stupendously silly in New York Times bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman’s graphic novel debut, a delicious new series for fans of Pizza and Taco!Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he’s got all the ingredients he needs: Mom’s fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when–out of nowhere–Marco’s sandwich begins to talk…Turns out, Marco’s miraculous meal might be his best friend ever! The two quickly bond over sweet tunes and stinky cheese, but will a squad of breakdancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about foodBooks about cooking and food
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Publication
Published
September 26, 2023
Publisher
Harperalley
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063236226

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