Oddrey and the New Kid - by Dave Whamond (Paperback)

About the Book

In the second book in the Oddrey series, a new girl at school threatens to outshine the unstoppable Oddrey. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Ever since she averted disaster in the class production of The Wizard of Oz, Oddrey has been making new friends at school. Her classmates have come to appreciate her irrepressible charm and Oddrey, in turn, encourages them to be their own unique selves. So when Oddrey's teacher introduces a new girl, Maybelline, to the class, Oddrey, ever the optimist, is sure that they'll become the best of friends.

But Maybelline's elaborate storytelling habits and bossy playground personality soon force Oddrey to reconsider. Fed up with Maybelline's tall tales, and her classmates' fascination with Maybelline's stories, Oddrey challenges Maybelline during a class trip to the zoo. The adventure that ensues is Maybelline's -- and Oddrey's -- best adventure yet!

Review Quotes

"[The] quirky titular protagonist returns for another adventure."-- "Quill and Quire"

"[Whamond's] cartooning talents shine in this picture book... Young readers will understand at the heart of Oddrey's quirky nature is a strong leader who supports and encourages her friends to reach for the sky."-- "National Reading Campaign"

"Featuring unapologetically cartoonish kids and quick-cut action, this sequel will appeal to fans of Whamond's first book... and inspire fans to look forward to a third"-- "Books for Kids Blog"

"Gives cartoonist Whammond lots of creative opportunities that will delight readers."-- "Booklist"

"In Whamond's Oddrey's return, she must contend with a little touch of competition for the limelight."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Whamond's detailed illustrations are colorful and lively -- much like the two main characters."-- "School Library Journal"

"Whamond's engaging and imaginative watercolor illustrations once again steal the show in this story about the ups and downs of friendship, and the importance of loving your friends for exactly who they are."
-- "Christian Library Journal"

About the Author

DAVE WHAMOND is the award-winning author of My Think-a-ma-Jink and the Oddrey series, and a regular contributor to chickaDEE and OWL magazines. He also has a syndicated cartoon strip called Reality Check, which appears daily in a number of North American newspapers. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.