ONE-THIRD NERD

ONE-THIRD NERD is the first book in a charming new illustrated middle grade series from the Newbury Honor and New York Times bestselling author Gennifer Choldenko.

Liam's life as a big brother can be tough - especially when his genius third grade sister Dakota likes to blow things up in mad science experiments and his little sister Izzy gives hugs to everyone she sees, including their grumpy landlord Mr. Torpse. Unfortunately, Torpse the Corpse is looking for any excuse to kick Liam, his sisters and mom, and their dog Cupcake out of their barely livable apartment. When Cupcake starts peeing on the carpets regularly due to new medicine, Torpse gives the family three weeks to get rid of the dog, or else . . .

Dakota, a proud 100% nerd, will do anything not to let this happen, including selling her brother's and sister's stuff without even asking to raise funds for a different type of treatment for Cupcake. But when that's not enough money, she ropes Liam and his best friend Dodge into new and even more elaborate plans to save Cupcake. Can they make enough to save Cupcake in time?

With 40+ b/w spot illustrations by Eglnatine Ceulemans. Illustration rights controlled by the publisher.