Problim Children: Carnival Catastrophe

Natalie Lloyd loves writing stories full of magic and friendship, including A Snicker of Magic, which was a New York Times bestseller, and the Problim Children books. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband, Justin, and their dogs, Biscuit and Samson.

★ “Lloyd hits her stride as she weaves—as intricately as Mona’s beloved circus spiders—plot twists, humor, suspense, rivalry, hints of romance for the older Problims, and realistic development of Mona’s character.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Lloyd’s quirky gang of seven siblings returns in a new mystery soaked in doughnut frosting....[She] revels in the story’s zaniness, bolstering it with heart and enough complexity to ensure readers are invested.” — ALA Booklist“Mona shines as she figures out (not always gracefully) that everyone has unique value—even her worst enemies. A charming sequel.” — School Library JournalPraise for THE PROBLIM CHILDREN: ★ “Another heart-warming yarn centered on friendship and family.” — Booklist (starred review)“Both text and illustrations offer a nod to Roald Dahl’s quirky, juvenile heroes and equally quirky, nasty villains. The distinctive flavor comes both from Lloyd’s witty but succinct word mastery and from her unflagging imagination.” — Kirkus Reviews“Irreverent and delightful.” — Publishers Weekly“Lloyd’s warm and playful writing shines.” — School Library Journal“Much quirky fun to be had.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family.” — Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs“A sheer, riotous delight.” — Claire Legrand, author of Some Kind of Happiness“Filled with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart.” — Heidi Schulz, New York Times bestselling author of Hook’s Revenge“An absolute gem, delightfully original but with the timeless charm of a favorite classic. I sincerely, truly loved loved loved loved loved it.” — DAN GEMEINHART, Author of The Honest Truth and Some Kind of Courage