No Sam! and the Meow of Deception
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 1.5 hour read

No Sam! and the Meow of Deception

By Drew Daywalt, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

Part of the No Sam! series

A talking cat, a mad bomber, and a possible vampire threaten suburbia. Can a pug save the day?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 111 ratings
176 pages· 11,767 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Sam the pug, self-proclaimed 'chief security officer,' faces chaos as his talking cat sidekick is targeted by a mad bomber. With a possible vampire lurking and a neighborhood full of goblins and robots, Sam must unravel the truth and protect his family. Will his canine instincts be enough to save the day, or will suburban evil prevail? Dive into a world of humor, mystery, and unexpected twists as Sam navigates his wildest adventure yet.

From the publisher

The follow-up to the instant New York Times bestseller and Indie Next pick by author Drew Daywalt (The Day the Crayons Quit) and illustrator Mike Lowery continues the hilarious adventures of Sam the pug as he protects his family from suburban evil.Sam the pug, the Peterson family’s self-proclaimed “Human Being” and “chief security officer,” faces his biggest challenge yet: his sidekick Meow can talk (thanks to Sam’s “language lessons”), but now a mysterious mad bomber is after him. As Sam works to protect Meow, he must also uncover the truth about Justin’s new friend Dean–who might just be a vampire–and save the neighborhood from a host of villains, including goblins, robots, and a chainsaw-wielding maniac (or so Sam thinks).Packed with over-the-top humor, wacky illustrations, and Sam’s own drawings and lists, this is a must-read for kids 7-10, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves a good dose of chaos and canine charm!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Words
11,767
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~619L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
556810
Publication
Published
October 28, 2025
Publisher
Storytide
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063450059

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