Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: International Menace - by Zoe Tokushige (Hardcover)

About the Book

"School is out for the summer, and Airi is off to Japan with her family to visit her grandparents and cousins for the first time in years. As fun as the trip will be, Airi is worried that her new friends will forget about her while she's gone. Will the stories she sends them from her vacation be exciting enough to keep them wanting more? Looks like it's time to pull some pranks and keep her friends--and her family--entertained! But after some of her plans cause problems, Airi starts to question whether her supposedly fun ideas are actually worth it after all. Is being the Prankmaster General all it's cracked up to be? In this latest Airi Sano adventure, Airi and her pranks are in for the trip of a lifetime!"--

Book Synopsis

In this latest laugh-out-loud adventure, Airi's pranks go global on a family trip to Japan--but is pranking really all it's cracked up to be? Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

School is out for the summer, and Airi is off to Japan with her family to visit her grandparents and cousins for the first time in years. As fun as the trip will be, Airi is worried that her new friends will forget about her while she's gone. Will the stories she sends them from her vacation be exciting enough to keep them wanting more? Looks like it's time to pull some pranks and keep her friends--and her family--entertained!

But after some of her plans cause problems, Airi starts to question whether her supposedly fun ideas are actually worth it after all. Is being the prankmaster general all it's cracked up to be? In this latest Airi Sano adventure, Airi and her pranks are in for the trip of a lifetime!

Review Quotes

Praise for Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: International Menace

"[T]his comical and captivating narrative . . . thoughtfully explores themes of friendship and family, including sibling and intergenerational relationships. Entertaining black-and-white illustrations add cultural context to the family's home in Hawai'i and destinations in Japan. A fun balance of mischief, personal growth, and Japanese culture." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Zoe Tokushige (she/they) originally hails from Southern California, but has spent the past decade on the East Coast. After attending NYU for a BS in media, culture, and communications, Zoe received an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College before returning to New York to work in publishing. Zoe currently works at Penguin Random House. When not writing, Zoe enjoys crafts, video games, and D&D. You can visit Zoe online at ZoeTokushige.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ZoeTokushige.

Jennifer Naalchigar (she/her) is a British Japanese illustrator based in Hertfordshire, England. She has a love for quirky characters and enjoys experimenting with digital brushes. Jennifer can often be found listening to music and doodling with her tablet in a coffee shop. She also enjoys reading picture books to her kids and scanning anything she can get her hands on. After five years working as an art buyer for Oxford University Press, she decided that illustration was the career for her. You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @NaalchiDraws.