The Pelican and His Blimp
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Pelican and His Blimp

By Patrick Ness

Part of the Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series

Lizards face family drama and a mysterious blimp over their nemesis's house.

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In a town full of surprises, hall monitor lizards Zeke and Daniel must help their friend Alicia as her estranged father reappears. Meanwhile, a mysterious blimp looms over their nemesis Pelicarnassus's house. Can they unravel the secrets in the sky and support Alicia through her family turmoil? With their hawk ally Miel, they navigate friendship, mystery, and unexpected challenges. Dive into a world of lively illustrations and fast-paced action where every twist keeps you guessing.

From the publisher

Book three in the hilarious series from the award-winning and best-selling author Patrick Ness and illustrator Tim Miller. Our trio of hall monitor lizards, along with their hawk pal, Miel, are dealing with some unexpected arrivals in town. Alicia’s estranged dad suddenly wants to be in her life again, and the tough girl lizard has retreated into her ever-present hoodie. It’s up to Zeke and Daniel to figure out how to help their friend while also keeping an eye on the massive blimp that has appeared in the sky over school bully Pelicarnassus’s house. What is their nemesis up to now? With lively graphic illustrations, breakneck action, and a big heart, this book is sure to please fans of the Bad Guys and Dog Man series.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 13, 2026
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536255157

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