The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book One
Abigail and John Templeton are the 12-year-old fraternal twins, children of an engineer whose fame leads to their eventual kidnapping. Will the children's use of intellect, invention, and problem solving get them and their ridiculous pooch out of the scary situation? This is a great book for kids who love puzzles and humor, and the twins steal the show with their use of sarcasm and wit.
Description
Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, I said kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Luckily for you, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!).
Praise for The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book One
"The scene-hogging narrator steals the show in this clever series opener." - Kirkus Reviews
"The scene-hogging narrator steals the show in this clever series opener." - Kirkus Reviews
"The scene-hogging narrator steals the show in this clever series opener." - Kirkus Reviews
"The narrator plays as big a role (or bigger) as any of the characters, constantly wisecracking, setting up scenes and occasionally berating the reader." - SFGate.com
"The narrator plays as big a role (or bigger) as any of the characters, constantly wisecracking, setting up scenes and occasionally berating the reader." - SFGate.com
"The narrator plays as big a role (or bigger) as any of the characters, constantly wisecracking, setting up scenes and occasionally berating the reader." - SFGate.com
"This book is for those students who enjoy a little sarcasm with their humor." - Library Media Connection
"This book is for those students who enjoy a little sarcasm with their humor." - Library Media Connection
"This book is for those students who enjoy a little sarcasm with their humor." - Library Media Connection
"An irresistible start to a planned series" - Common Sense Media
"An irresistible start to a planned series" - Common Sense Media
"An irresistible start to a planned series" - Common Sense Media
"A rip roaring fun read that is a must share." - Shannon Messenger/Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
"This book a) is extraordinarily snarky, b) has glorious illustrations, c) is sure to be a hit, d) all of the above?" - NerdyBookClub.com
"This book a) is extraordinarily snarky, b) has glorious illustrations, c) is sure to be a hit, d) all of the above?" - NerdyBookClub.com
"This entertaining series will win over word lovers, mystery and puzzle solvers, fans of gadgets and those who previously had not thought of themselves as readers" - Shelf Awareness, starred review
"This entertaining series will win over word lovers, mystery and puzzle solvers, fans of gadgets and those who previously had not thought of themselves as readers" - Shelf Awareness, starred review
"This book a) is extraordinarily snarky, b) has glorious illustrations, c) is sure to be a hit, d) all of the above?" - NerdyBookClub.com
"An entertaining start to a new series." - School Library Journal
"The narrator's antics are one of the book's great charms" - Time Out Chicago Kids, Best New Kit Lit Series of 2012
"The narrator's antics are one of the book's great charms" - Time Out Chicago Kids, Best New Kit Lit Series of 2012
"An entertaining start to a new series." - School Library Journal
"An entertaining start to a new series." - School Library Journal
"A great book for kids who love puzzles and humor. Weiner's narrators steal the show with their use of sarcasm and wit." - Halley Pucker, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"The most prominent character is the self-satisfied and aggressively intrusive Narrator, whose banter with readers instantly sets a comedic, sarcastic tone" - Publishers Weekly
"A rip roaring fun read that is a must share." - Shannon Messenger/Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
"A rip roaring fun read that is a must share." - Shannon Messenger/Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
"A great book for kids who love puzzles and humor. Weiner's narrators steal the show with their use of sarcasm and wit." - Halley Pucker, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"A great book for kids who love puzzles and humor. Weiner's narrators steal the show with their use of sarcasm and wit." - Halley Pucker, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"This entertaining series will win over word lovers, mystery and puzzle solvers, fans of gadgets and those who previously had not thought of themselves as readers" - Shelf Awareness, starred review
"The narrator's antics are one of the book's great charms" - Time Out Chicago Kids, Best New Kit Lit Series of 2012
"The most prominent character is the self-satisfied and aggressively intrusive Narrator, whose banter with readers instantly sets a comedic, sarcastic tone" - Publishers Weekly
"The most prominent character is the self-satisfied and aggressively intrusive Narrator, whose banter with readers instantly sets a comedic, sarcastic tone" - Publishers Weekly
"Readers... will welcome this and the duo's future exploits." - Booklist
"Readers... will welcome this and the duo's future exploits." - Booklist
"A page-turning and funny tale." -Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review
"A hilarious and clever adventure " - Education.com
"Illustrations.play up the story's humor as well as highlighting the twins' ingenuity." - The Horn Book
"Illustrations.play up the story's humor as well as highlighting the twins' ingenuity." - The Horn Book
"Anyone with a sly sense of humor is sure to love this book and cry out for "More, please!" " - Reading Today
"Anyone with a sly sense of humor is sure to love this book and cry out for "More, please!" " - Reading Today
"If you've got smart (or maybe smart-mouthed) kids, they'll get a kick out of The Templeton Twins" - Wired.com's GeekDads
"Readers... will welcome this and the duo's future exploits." - Booklist
"A page-turning and funny tale." -Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review
"A page-turning and funny tale." -Shelf Awareness for Readers, starred review
"A hilarious and clever adventure " - Education.com
"A hilarious and clever adventure " - Education.com
"Illustrations.play up the story's humor as well as highlighting the twins' ingenuity." - The Horn Book
"Anyone with a sly sense of humor is sure to love this book and cry out for "More, please!" " - Reading Today
"If you've got smart (or maybe smart-mouthed) kids, they'll get a kick out of The Templeton Twins" - Wired.com's GeekDads
"If you've got smart (or maybe smart-mouthed) kids, they'll get a kick out of The Templeton Twins" - Wired.com's GeekDads
