Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker - by Shelley Johannes

About the Book

The first book in a delightful, energetic illustrated chapter book series starring an effervescent, charming, and wholly unique main character. Ideal for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean.

Book Synopsis

Meet Beatrice Zinker: secret code genius and undercover mission expert, who does her best thinking upside down.

Hanging from trees by her knees, doing handstands . . . for Beatrice Zinker, upside down works every time. She was definitely upside down when she and her best friend, Lenny, agreed to wear matching ninja suits on the first day of third grade. But when Beatrice shows up at school dressed in black, Lenny arrives with a cool new outfit and a cool new friend. Even worse, she seems to have forgotten all about the top-secret operation they planned!

Can Beatrice use her topsy-turvy way of thinking to save the mission, mend their friendship, and flip things sunny-side up?

This highly illustrated chapter book series that's perfect for emerging readers celebrates a creative, compassionate kid who's fully herself and inspires others to embrace their individuality, again and again.

Read all the Beatrice Zinker books:
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker
Incognito
Sabotage

Review Quotes

"A kind child in a book for middle-grade readers? There's no downside to that."--Kirkus Reviews

"Fresh and fun!"--Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of the Clementine series

"I fell in love with the unsinkable Beatrice Zinker-an unflappable, creative, and funny problem-solver with a big heart."--Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Honor winner

About the Author

Shelley Johannes is the author-illustrator of the Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker series. She previously spent ten years in architecture, where she fell in love with felt-tip pens, tracing paper, and the greatness of black turtlenecks. She lives in Michigan with her husband and two sons. Find her online at shelleyjohannes.com and @shelleyjohannes on Twitter and Instagram.