The Rizzlerunk Club: Best Buds Under Frogs

Description

For Lily, it's the worst first day of school ever. Who would want to be friends with the new girl, whose debut act is to throw up on the playground (on somebody's shoes!)? Fortunately, quirky Darby comes to the rescue. Darby likes frogs and candy and oddball stuff, and soon she and Lily have formed their own club the Rizzlerunk Club. But before you can say "BFF," Darby's former best friend, mean-spirited Jill who had moved to London returns unexpectedly. Can Lily and Darby's friendship survive the British invasion? Peppered with charming illustrations and hilarious mishaps involving "conjoined" frogs, accidentally shaved eyebrows, and school pranks gone awry, this engaging tale of fourth-grade life will have readers wishing they could join the Rizzlerunk Club for real.

Leslie Patricelli is the creator of a series of best-selling board books starring her inimitable bald baby. She is also the author-illustrator of Higher! Higher!, Faster! Faster!, and Be Quiet, Mike! She lives in Ketchum, Idaho.

This first full-length narrative, a series opener, from board-book creator Patricelli (Hair, 2017, etc.) is a no-frills, funny story about friendship. -Kirkus Reviews There isn't a dull moment in this uproarious first novel from Patricelli, best known for her series of board books starring a springy-haired toddler...Patricelli's humor is on the mark, and her scribbly b&w cartoons add to the fun. Lily's self-effacing narration carries this rollicking look at the challenges and rewards of friendship. -Publishers Weekly This engaging, funny, and heartfelt read will ring true to a young audience; Patricelli shows a real gift for capturing the dramas and goofiness of the age range. Recommended for most collections. -School Library Journal Patricelli, best known for her adorable board books, illustrates the pages with Lily's hilarious doodles. A sequel, hinted at on the last page, can't come too soon. Grade: A -Plain Dealer Patricelli nails the anxiety that comes with moving and shyness, particularly the constant worry Lily feels over other people's opinions...Embellished with Lily's cartoon drawings, this tween novel about finding your own path is relatable, funny, and sincere. -Booklist