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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group

ISBN-10152473974X

ISBN-139781524739744

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038742290

Product Key Features

Book TitleLegend of Greg

Number of Pages368 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, Monsters

Publication Year2019

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorChris Rylander

Book SeriesAn Epic Series of Failures Ser.

FormatDigest Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight9.5 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsPraise for The Legend of Greg: An Epic Series of Failures : "A potent blend of magic, adventure, and humor ."-- Kirkus Reviews " Humorous, heartfelt . . . In this start to a new series, An Epic Series of Failures, Rylander conjures up an engaging world, filled with hidden magical beings and a rich history ."-- Publishers Weekly " Delightful . . . funny and absorbing ."-- Chicago Tribune " The Legend of Gre g is an entertaining and comical middle grade fantasy , sure to keep readers laughing as they cheer Greg along."-- Shelf Awareness "This immediately engaging story features plot twists; puns; detailed, disgusting descriptions; and intriguing chapter headings. . . . Silly enough to lure upper elementary audiences while still sufficiently sophisticated for older readers, this satisfying series debut from a popular author should attract plenty of attention."-- School Library Connection

Grade FromThird Grade

Series Volume Number1

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisRisk-averse Greg Belmont learns he's anything but ordinary when he discovers he's a real, live, fantastical dwarf and sets off on the adventure of a lifetime in this fun fantasy from the acclaimed author of the Fourth Stall series.P. Putnam's Sons for Young Readers., A boy discovers his destiny could totally stink in the first book in this riotously funny middle-grade fantasy-adventure trilogy. Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend--that's right, just one--at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad. The problem is, Greg isn't ordinary . . . he's actually an honest-to-goodness, fantastical Dwarf! He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea--one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath the streets of Chicago. With the help of some awesome new friends and a talking ax, Greg learns all about the history of the Dwarves, which has been marked with tales of epic failure since the dawn of time. However, the return of the magic they once wielded means big changes are afoot, escalating tensions with the Dwarves' sworn enemy: the Elves. Brimming with humor and action, Chris Rylander's The Legend of Greg turns dwarf lore on its head, delivering an adventure readers won't be able to resist., A boy discovers his destiny could totally stink in this riotously funny fantasy-adventure Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend--that's right, just one--at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad (even if he is obsessed with organic soaps that smell like a mix of salted pork and Icelandic bog). The problem is, Greg isn't ordinary . . . he's actually an honest-to-goodness, fantastical Dwarf He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea--one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath the streets of Chicago. With the help of some awesome new friends and a talking ax, Greg learns all about the history of the Dwarves, which has been marked with tales of epic failure since the dawn of time. However, the return of the magic they once wielded means big changes are afoot, escalating tensions with the Dwarves' sworn enemy: the Elves. Brimming with humor and action, Chris Rylander's The Legend of Greg turns dwarf lore on its head, delivering an adventure readers won't be able to resist.