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This crew of self-proclaimed weirdos are tired of their loser status in the pool. But on their way to gain the respect and free snacks they deserve, they stumble upon a lonely giant squid. Will he be the secret weapon they need for synchronized swimming stardom? Will they be able to outwit the sinister strangers in bowler hats, or will they end up with ink on their faces? The first in this series and a debut comic book from award-winning Filipino illustrator Isabel Roxas, Squid Happens is a hilarious read that explores friendship, teamwork and what it means to be yourself.
About the Author
Isabel Roxas is an author, illustrator, and avid reader.She has illustrated several books for young readers, including the Newbery award-winning Hello Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly, The Littlest Viking by Alexandra Penfold and Let Me Finish! by Minh Le. She was born in the Philippines, raised on luscious mangoes, old wives' tales, and monsoon rains. She is now based in NYC where she writes and illustrates stories, designs books, bakes delicious things and creates small objects out of resin and clay.Isabel was a recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship and has been awarded the Philippine National Children's Book Award in 2010 for illustrating Day at the Market by May Tobias-Papa and in 2018for Mang Andoy's Signs by Mailin Paterno.Her debut comic for young readers, The Adventures of Team Pom: SQUID HAPPENS will publish in June 2021Follow her on Twitter @studioroxas and Instagram @studioroxas.
