Synopses & Reviews
As Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut dog," Arnie couldn't be happier. When Mr. Bing joins a bowling league, Arnie gets to go along to practices and competitions. But then Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls. Someone or something is behind the madness. Arnie, together with his team of goofball friends, must sort through the shenanigans and solve the mystery. Get ready for some sleuthing and even some magic.
Full of Laurie Kellers winning charm and silly humor, this chapter book—the first in the series—is sure to please her many fans.
Bowling Alley Bandit is a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013
Review
"Arnie the doughnut returns in a “who-donut” chapter book that will appeal to fans of Dav Pilkeys “Captain Underpants” (Scholastic) and Lincoln Peirces “Big Nate” (HarperCollins) series." -- School Library Journal,
starred reviewPraise for Bowling Alley Bandit:
*"A yummy chapter-book series opener." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Arnie, the Doughnut
A Chicago Tribune precinct pick for the holidays
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book
A Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick
A Publishers Weekly Best Children Books 2003
A Publishers Weekly Tastiest-and Most Well-Rounded-Title Character Award
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
“Arnie takes destiny into his own hands with vastly entertaining results.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Laurie Keller is a goofball. Shes a genius. Shes a goofball and a genius.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Keller gives ‘pet food a new meaning in this savory outing. . . . So deliciously silly is this confection that few readers will pass up second helpings.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Good for a belly laugh.” —Newsday
“Arnie is one of the cleverest and funniest books Ive seen in a long time.” —BookPage
“Packed with fun and sprinkled with so many illustrative and humorous asides.” —Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN
“In picture books, usually only dogs are as funny as this. Keller doesnt miss a trick.” —San Diego Union Tribune
“Kellers riotous collages . . . which are filled with gleeful puns, winning characters, and over-the-top silliness, are as manic and fun as a sugar high.” —Booklist
“Off-the-wall humor and zany artwork.” —Seattle Post Intelligencer
Review
Praise for Bowling Alley Bandit:
*"A yummy chapter-book series opener." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Arnie, the Doughnut
A Chicago Tribune precinct pick for the holidays
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book
A Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick
A Publishers Weekly Best Children Books 2003
A Publishers Weekly Tastiest-and Most Well-Rounded-Title Character Award
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
“Arnie takes destiny into his own hands with vastly entertaining results.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Laurie Keller is a goofball. Shes a genius. Shes a goofball and a genius.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Keller gives ‘pet food a new meaning in this savory outing. . . . So deliciously silly is this confection that few readers will pass up second helpings.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Good for a belly laugh.” —Newsday
“Arnie is one of the cleverest and funniest books Ive seen in a long time.” —BookPage
“Packed with fun and sprinkled with so many illustrative and humorous asides.” —Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN
“In picture books, usually only dogs are as funny as this. Keller doesnt miss a trick.” —San Diego Union Tribune
“Kellers riotous collages . . . which are filled with gleeful puns, winning characters, and over-the-top silliness, are as manic and fun as a sugar high.” —Booklist
“Off-the-wall humor and zany artwork.” —Seattle Post Intelligencer
Synopsis
As Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut dog," Arnie couldn't be happier. When Mr. Bing joins a bowling league, Arnie gets to go along to practices and competitions. But then Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls. Someone or something is behind the madness. Arnie, together with his team of goofball friends, must sort through the shenanigans and solve the mystery. Get ready for some sleuthing and even some magic.
Full of Laurie Kellers winning charm and silly humor, this chapter book—the first in the series—is sure to please her many fans.
Synopsis
As Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut dog," Arnie couldn't be happier. When Mr. Bing joins a bowling league, Arnie gets to go along to practices and competitions. But then Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls. Someone or something is behind the madness. Arnie, together with his team of goofball friends, must sort through the shenanigans and solve the mystery. Get ready for some sleuthing and even some magic.
Full of Laurie Kellers winning charm and silly humor, this chapter book—the first in the series—is sure to please her many fans.
About the Author
Laurie Keller is the acclaimed author-illustrator of Do Unto Otters, Arnie, the Doughnut, The Scrambled States of America, and Open Wide: Tooth School Inside, among numerous others. She earned a BFA at Kendall College of Art and Design, then worked at Hallmark as a greeting card illustrator before turning to childrens books. She lives in a little cottage in the woods on the shore of Lake Michigan.