Invasion of the Ufonuts - (Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut, 2) by Laurie Keller (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Arnie is shocked when he hears his neighbor Loretta Schmoretta tell news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens--alien doughnuts from outer spastry. Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, that is, until he gets abducted. Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders"-- Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>The slapstick shenanigans continue in <i>Invasion of the Ufonuts</i>, the hilarious second book in Laurie Keller's Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series. </b> <p/>Arnie finds himself in trouble when his neighbor, Loretta Schmoretta, begins telling news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens--alien <i>doughnuts from outer spastry</i>, who will continue the abductions until people stop eating doughnuts! Although Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, he notices that everyone is treating him differently, as if he is an alien doughnut rather than just a doughnut-dog. And then Arnie gets abducted! Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders. <p/>This title has Common Core connections.<br><b><br>A Christy Ottaviano Book</b> <p/><b>Praise for the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series (<i>Bowling Alley Bandit, Invasion of the UFOnuts</i>, and <i>The Spinny Icky Showdown</i>): </b> <p/>"A bowling tournament gives the rolling raconteur introduced in the 2003 picture book Arnie the Doughnut fresh scope for wisecracks and wild misadventures. . . . Like triumphant Mr. Bing, Keller walks off with a 'Stiffy Stu McShiny' award for this yummy chapter-book series opener." --<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review, for <i>Bowling Alley Bandit</i> <p/>"Keller shrewdly targets hesitant readers with an abundance of goofy comedy." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review, for <i>Bowling Alley Bandit</i> <p/>"Should be a winner with reluctant readers who . . . are ready for a generous dose of extreme silliness." -<i>Childrens Literature </i>for <i>Invasion of the Ufonuts</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>Praise for the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series (<i>Bowling Alley Bandit, Invasion of the UFOnuts</i>, and <i>The Spinny Icky Showdown</i>): </b> <p/>"A bowling tournament gives the rolling raconteur introduced in the 2003 picture book Arnie the Doughnut fresh scope for wisecracks and wild misadventures. . . . Like triumphant Mr. Bing, Keller walks off with a 'Stiffy Stu McShiny' award for this yummy chapter-book series opener." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review on<i> Bowling Alley Bandit</i> <p/>"Keller shrewdly targets hesitant readers with an abundance of goofy comedy." --<i>Publishers Weekly, </i>starred review on <i>Bowling Alley Bandit</i> <p/><b>Praise for <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i>: </b> <p/>"Arnie takes destiny into his own hands with vastly entertaining results." --<i>Publishers Weekly, </i>starred review on<i> Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"Laurie Keller is a goofball. She's a genius. She's a goofball and a genius." --<i>The New York Times Book Review </i>on <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"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." --<i>Kirkus Reviews </i>on <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"Good for a belly laugh." --<i>Newsday </i>on <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"Arnie is one of the cleverest and funniest books I've seen in a long time." --<i>BookPage </i>on <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"Packed with fun and sprinkled with so many illustrative and humorous asides." --<i>Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN </i>on <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"In picture books, usually only dogs are as funny as this. Keller doesn't miss a trick." --<i>San Diego Union Tribune </i>on <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"Keller's riotous collages . . . which are filled with gleeful puns, winning characters, and over-the-top silliness, are as manic and fun as a sugar high." --<i>Booklist </i>on<i> Arnie, the Doughnut</i> <p/>"Off-the-wall humor and zany artwork." --<i>Seattle Post Intelligencer </i>on <i>Arnie, the Doughnut</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Laurie Keller</b> is the acclaimed author-illustrator of <i>Do Unto Otters;</i> <i>Arnie, the Doughnut;</i> <i>The Scrambled States of America;</i> <i>Open Wide: Tooth School Inside</i>; and <i>Bowling Alley Bandit</i>, Book One in The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut. The musical <i>Arnie, the Doughnut </i>was performed off-Broadway as part of the New York Musical Theater Festival in 2012. Keller lives on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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