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Author Talk with Michael Buckley, author of THE WEIRDIES GET WEIRDER
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Featured Book
The Weirdies Get Weirder
When the Weirdies' parents come back from the dead, chaos ensues in this darkly humorous sequel to the nationally bestselling The Weirdies, perfect for fans of The Swifts and A Series of Unfortunate Events!
The Weirdie triplets are miserable, and their horrible parents are to blame. Barnacle, Melancholy, and Garlic have been burdened with the arduous chore of finding their bank-robbing grandfather’s lost fortune hidden somewhere in the Weirdie mansion. Deadeye Manor was built around a whole entire bank, and their parents want every last penny.
But the triplets long to be reunited with Miss Emily, the lovely adoptive mother they were ripped away from. Undeterred, she’ll stop at nothing to get her three mischievous children back, even if it means sneaking into Deadeye manor itself, where hooligans and criminals are now taking up residence!
Will the Weirdies and Miss Emily find their way back to each other, or are they doomed to never see one another again?
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
We are excited to welcome bestselling author Michael Buckley to Frederick on Thursday, October 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm at C. Burr Artz Public Library. Join us to hear about Michael’s novel, The Weirdies Get Weirder. Michael will be in-conversation with graphic novelist Gabbie Benda. Following their conversation, Michael will answer questions and sign books. Copies of The Weirdies Get Weirder will be available for purchase at the event.
Location: C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701
This event is free and open to the public. We are proud to partner with Frederick County Public Libraries for this event.
For accessibility requests, email events@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
Featured Author
Michael Buckley
Michael Buckley is the New York Times bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS series and the cocreator, writer, and executive producer of Cartoon Network’s Robotomy. He lives in New York City with his son, Finn and their wonder pup, Friday. He invites you to visit him online at michaelbuckleywrites.com and Instagram at @whatsupbuckley.
In Conversation With
Gabbie Benda
Gabbie Benda is an illustrator and graphic novelist based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Her debut book Serendipity published earlier this year. She loves to bring fun, upbeat stories to life with her quirky yet approachable illustrations. After over a decade as a camp counselor and art teacher, she is well versed in the art of making kids of all ages smile.
About the Venue
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Presented by Curious Iguana Books
The event will be in the Community Room to the right of the main foyer immediately upon entering the library, next to the bathrooms and water fountain.
110 E. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
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