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這是《Mr. Terupt》系列作者Rob Buyea帶來的又一部動人之作。雙胞胎姐弟Loretta與Waylon即將升上中學，Loretta總是替身形瘦小的弟弟出頭，而她的暑假計畫，就是幫Waylon練出一身肌肉；但Waylon則想證明自己能獨立。兩人在森林中展開一連串夜間探險，也因此遇見了神祕又直率的Louie。三人一同挖掘出一只舊盒子，也挖掘出彼此內心的疑問與勇氣。這是一個關於手足情誼、新友誼與成長轉變的故事。Readers on the cusp of adolescence will find much to love in this novel by the author of the beloved MR. TERUPT series, that follows twin siblings Loretta and Waylon, and new friend Louie, the summer before middle grade, as they embark on a series of adventures which also prove to be life lessons in the making!Loretta and her twin brother, Waylon, are headed to middle school. Loretta has always been quick with her fists and her wits. Since Waylon is on the small side, Loretta doesn’t let anyone mess with him. But now she worries he won’t survive without her by his side. Her secret plan: bulk him up with muscle over the summer. Little does she know that Waylon has a plan of his own. He’ll show his sister he can take care of himself.As each puts their strategy in motion, Loretta an

Our fearless tiny hero conquers another common childhood fear--swim lessons!--in this epic follow-up to his origin story, Tiny Barbarian. After admiring the new movie poster for Bob the Barbarian Conquers The Kraken, Tiny wants to battle a kraken in the choppy seas, too! There's just one problem: Tiny doesn't know how to swim!Off to the community pool for Tiny's first swim lesson! With a swim cap stretched over his signature barbarian "helmet" and some cool new gear, Tiny learns to blow bubbles, float, dog paddle, kick, and build his confidence in the water. Just in time, because...A tentacled fearsome foe rises from the deep end of the pool! Can Tiny use his new skills to defend his realm, protect his family, and save the day?Once more, Ame Dyckman (You Don't Want A Unicorn!) and Ashley Spires (The Most Magnificent Thing) show that with a little bravery and a big imagination, tiny barbarians really can "CONQUER EVERYTHING!"