The Danger Gang and the Pirates of Borneo!

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Indiana Jones meets Lemony Snicket in this hilarious new series--fully illustrated by picture book talent Arree Chung--that's a must-have for all aspiring adventurers. The ride of a lifetime. --Matt de la Pena, Newbery Award-winning author Ronald Zupan is a daring master adventurer! But he actually hasn't experienced any grand adventures . . . YET! When his world-traveling parents are kidnapped on his twelfth birthday, Ronald seizes the chance to prove himself with a dazzling, danger-defying rescue operation. Teaming up with his trusty butler Jeeves, his quick-witted fencing nemesis Julianne Sato, and his pet cobra Carter, Ronald sets course for the jungle of Borneo where his parents were last sighted. If they can crash-land a plane and outrun a hungry snow leopard, surely they can find the secret lair of Zeetan Z, the world's most ruthless pirate! But as their adventure becomes more and more dangerous, can Ronald and his companions muster enough courage to see this adventure through?

Stephen Bramucci is an award-winning travel writer and adventurer. He's rowed down the Mekong Delta, crossed the Australian outback in a car powered by French fry oil, and explored ancient pirate islands in Madagascar. A lifelong animal lover, Steve's encounters with endangered species often come up in his classroom presentations. @SteveBram Arree Chung is the author and illustrator of Ninja! and Ninja! Attack of the Clan, as well as the illustrator of How to Pee: Potty Training for Boys/Girls. Prior to writing and illustrating picture books, Arree worked at Pixar, where he learned the secret to success: loving what you do. To pursue his passion, Arree enrolled at the Art Center College of Design where he learned to draw, paint, and think differently. When Arree is not practicing his Ninja moves, you can find him playing basketball or riding his bike. He lives with his family in San Francisco, California. www.arree.com @arreechung

Readers everywhere will devour the hilarious, action-packed adventures of Ronald Zupan. In this dazzling debut, Steve Bramucci takes us on the ride of a lifetime. Warning: devilish traps and ferocious pirates ahead! - Matt de la Pena, Newbery Award-winning author of LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET I've closed the book, but I'm still wearing my adventure hat. I want to be ready when Ronald Zupan and his friends set off on their next courageous journey. - Cassie Beasley, author of CIRCUS MIRANDUS A fast-paced, comic update of a classic swashbuckler! - Mac Barnett, co-author of THE TERRIBLE TWO Adventure, suspense, humor and heart! I loved reading about Ronald and his brave friends, and I know you will, too! Watch out evildoers--you don't stand a chance against the unflappable Ronald Zupan! - Varian Johnson, author of THE GREAT GREENE HEIST and TO CATCH A CHEAT