Sneeze of the Octo-Schnozz: A Branches Book (the Notebook of Doom #11) - by Troy Cummings (Paperback)

About the Book

Since the Notebook of Doom was stolen Alexander and the other monster hunters of Stermont Elementary have been operating without its assistance and now they are confronted by a large and stinky monster with eight powerful noses that can deliver a slimy sneeze with the power of a cannon--and somehow they must figure out its weakness.

Book Synopsis

The S.S.M.P. goes up against their STINKIEST monster yet!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Everything stinks! Alexander, Rip, and Nikki aren't in the same class anymore. The monster notebook is missing. And a HONKing monster is sliming Stermont! Plus, actual smelly stuff is going missing all over town. Could all of these stinky things be connected? The S.S.M.P. will have to sniff out their latest monster!

From the Back Cover

Everything stinks! Alexander, Rip, and Nikki aren't in the same class anymore. The monster notebook is missing. And a honking monster is SLIMING Stermont! Plus, actual smelly stuff is going missing all over town. Could all these stinky things be connected? The S.S.M.P. will have to sniff out this monster!

Review Quotes

Praise for The Notebook of Doom #1: Rise of the Balloon Goons: "Cranking up the horrorlarity with googly eyed cartoon figures and sight gags on nearly every page, Cummings pitches his nervous but resourceful newcomer into a climactic, all-out battle with an entire army of aggressive, air-stealing bendy balloons... An unusually promising series opener for proto-Goosebumps fans." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!: "Clever text full of witty asides." -- School Library JournalPraise for More Bears!: "[Artwork that is] infused with zaniness of fun." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Troy Cummings has been drawing since he was a little kid. His illustrations have appeared in newspapers and magazines, on websites, on frozen-fish-stick packages, and in hospital waiting rooms. His picture books include The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!, More Bears!, and Giddy-Up, Daddy! The Notebook of Doom was his first early chapter book series. He lives in Indiana with his cat and family.