Jon Scieszka

Get ready for another wild ride with Joe, Sam, and Fred! When a mysterious book sends them hurtling through time, you never know where they'll end up. This time, their magical journey lands them in ancient Egypt, face-to-face with pharaohs, pyramids, and maybe even a mummy or two! Can these three friends navigate the sands of time and find their way back home, or will they be stuck in the land of hieroglyphs forever? Join the Time Warp Trio for a hilarious and action-packed adventure that proves history is anything but boring. With Jon Scieszka's signature wit, you'll be laughing out loud as you discover the secrets of the past.

Shooting hoops in Brooklyn is usually just a fun way to spend the afternoon, but for Joe, Sam, and Fred, it is about to become a matter of life and death. Thanks to their unpredictable magical book, the Time Warp Trio is suddenly blasted back to the year 1000 and dropped right into the heart of the ancient Mayan empire. Now, they are trapped in the incredible city of Chichen Itza and forced to play a terrifying, high-stakes ball game against a very intimidating High Priest. The rules of this ancient sport are completely bizarre, the stone court is massive, and the punishment for losing is absolutely out of the question. To make it out in one piece, the boys have to learn how to play like ancient champions while desperately hunting for their missing time-traveling book. Packed with fascinating historical facts and endless laughs, this fast-paced adventure proves that the past is anything but boring. Get ready to dodge, jump, and scheme your way through a hilarious journey.

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure with the one and only Birdman! Or is he a Birdbrain? That's the big question when you dive into this hilarious story. Join a character who might just be the silliest hero you've ever met, as he tries to soar to new heights and maybe, just maybe, save the day. With Jon Scieszka's signature wit, you'll be giggling from start to finish as you follow along with all the feathered fun and unexpected mishaps. Is he a master of flight or just a master of making a mess? You'll have to read to find out! This book is perfect for young readers who love funny stories and a good chuckle.

What if a regular game of Marco? Polo! at the local pool suddenly sent you hurtling through time? That's exactly what happens to best friends Joe, Fred, and Sam when their magical time-warping book, from Joe's magician uncle, whisks them away to a completely different era: 13th-century China! Get ready for an incredible adventure as the trio finds themselves face-to-face with the legendary explorer Marco Polo. But it's not all fun and games in ancient lands! You'll encounter swirling sandstorms, tricky desert bandits, and even a very smelly camel on your journey across the vast desert. Can Joe, Fred, and Sam help Marco Polo navigate this exciting but dangerous world, meet the Emperor of China, and find their way back home before they're stuck in the past forever? Join the Time Warp Trio for a hilarious and action-packed trip through history that will keep you guessing until the very end!

Join Joe, Sam, and Fred, the Time Warp Trio, on another wild adventure! This time, Sam's bright idea to find the inventor of the book sends them hurtling back to 15th-century Italy. Imagine meeting the legendary Leonardo da Vinci himself! But things quickly get tricky. Leonardo isn't just painting masterpieces like the Mona Lisa; he's also busy inventing amazing machines, from early helicopters to tanks. When he suspects the trio of spying on his secret creations, they find themselves in a hilarious bind. It will take all their wits, a few magic tricks, and maybe even one of Leonardo's own brilliant inventions to escape trouble and warp back home. Can they outsmart the genius inventor before they're stuck cleaning toilets for the Italian army forever?

Joe has a brilliant idea to keep The Book safe, but his foolproof plan goes hilariously wrong! Suddenly, you and the Time Warp Trio are zapped back to 1877 Brooklyn, stuck high above the East River on the half-finished Brooklyn Bridge. Talk about a sticky situation! Now, you've got to navigate a bustling, old-timey city and find The Book before history gets completely messed up. Imagine a world without lightbulbs, phonographs, or even baseball! Can you help the trio track down their magical book and get back to your own time before everything changes forever? Get ready for a wild, funny adventure through the past!

What starts as a totally normal birthday party quickly turns into a wild medieval nightmare when Joe opens a strange gift from his uncle. The present is a mysterious blue book that instantly zaps Joe and his best friends, Sam and Fred, hundreds of years into the past. Before they can even blink, they are standing face-to-face with the legendary King Arthur, his brave knights, and a massive, fire-breathing dragon. Equipped with absolutely no armor, no weapons, and zero survival skills, the boys must figure out how to stay alive in an era of magic and danger. To make matters worse, a foul-smelling giant and a wicked knight are determined to wipe them out. Their only hope is to use their modern-day brains to outsmart their enemies and track down the magical book that can send them home. Packed with non-stop action and endless laughs, this thrilling adventure proves that surviving history requires quick thinking and a great sense of humor.

Get ready for a wild ride with Joe, Sam, and Fred, the Time Warp Trio! Thanks to their magical book, these three friends never know where or when they'll end up next. This time, they've landed right in the middle of the dusty, dangerous Wild West! Imagine facing cowboys, outlaws, and maybe even some unexpected surprises as you try to figure out how to get back home. From dusty saloons to wide-open plains, every turn brings a new, hilarious challenge. Will Joe, Sam, and Fred manage to lasso their way out of trouble and find their way back to their own time? Or will they be stuck in the land of ten-gallon hats and rootin' tootin' adventures forever? Join the Time Warp Trio for a laugh-out-loud adventure that's packed with history, mystery, and plenty of goofy fun. It's a rip-roaring journey you won't want to miss!

Get ready to blast into the future with the Time Warp Trio! When Joe, Sam, and Fred accidentally open their magical book, they are instantly transported one hundred years forward to the dazzling, high-tech world of 2095. Suddenly, the boys find themselves dodging flying cars, navigating anti-gravity rooms, and trying to blend in with kids who have computer chips implanted in their heads. To make matters even more complicated, they run into their own great-granddaughters, who are not exactly thrilled to meet their time-traveling ancestors. Now, the trio must figure out how to survive a futuristic school day, escape a pair of robotic enforcers, and find the Book so they can finally get back to their own time. Packed with wacky humor, fast-paced action, and clever sci-fi twists, this hilarious chapter book is perfect for readers who love a wild adventure. Join the Time Warp Trio for a futuristic journey where anything can happen!

Get ready for a wild trip back in time with Joe, Sam, and Fred, the Time Warp Trio! One minute you're hanging out, and the next, a mysterious book sends you hurtling into the past. This time, their magical book lands them in the prehistoric era, where cave art is the coolest graffiti and "rock" music takes on a whole new meaning. Join the boys as they navigate a world filled with woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and maybe even a few friendly (or not-so-friendly) Neanderthals. How will they get back to their own time? And what kind of hilarious trouble will they get into before they figure it out? With Jon Scieszka's signature wacky humor and Lane Smith's fantastic illustrations, this adventure is packed with laughs and excitement. Perfect for young readers who love a good mystery and a journey through history!

Summer reading assignments can be a real drag, but for best friends Joe, Sam, and Fred, it's about to get truly wild! Thanks to a magical book, the Time Warp Trio suddenly finds themselves zapped right into the middle of their summer reading list. Imagine meeting legendary figures like Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan, or even coming face-to-face with some famous monsters from classic tales! Our heroes must quickly figure out how to navigate these strange, storybook worlds, outsmart tricky villains, and find their way back home before they're stuck in storyland forever. Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed adventure that proves reading can be anything but boring when you're traveling through time and tales!

Just as Joe, Fred, and Sam are about to perform their class play, a magical mishap sends them hurtling through time! One moment they're backstage, and the next, they've landed right in ancient Greece. Imagine meeting legendary figures like Zeus, the mighty king of the gods, and other powerful deities! But here's the funniest part: these famous Greek gods seem to be acting exactly like the silly characters from the boys' very own school play. Join Joe, Fred, and Sam on a wild and wacky adventure filled with unexpected encounters and hilarious mix-ups. Can these three friends navigate the world of myths and monsters, figure out what's going on, and find a way back to their own time before the curtain rises on their play? Get ready for a laugh-out-loud journey through history where anything can happen!

Get ready for a wild ride with Joe, Fred, and Sam, the Time Warp Trio! This time, a magical book zaps them all the way back to seventeenth-century Japan. Imagine facing off against a fierce samurai warrior, who is not at all happy to see three kids from the future. Things get even crazier when they meet their own great-granddaughters! With danger lurking, how will these three friends escape? They might just have to use their wits and a very old form of poetry to save the day. Join them on a hilarious and action-packed adventure through history where every moment is a surprise!

Imagine chilling with your best friends one second, only to find yourself freezing cold and surrounded by massive warriors the next. That is exactly the wild situation Joe, Sam, and Fred face when their unpredictable magical book zaps them straight back to the Viking Age. Suddenly, the Time Warp Trio is standing toe-to-toe with the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson and his tough, battle-ready crew. Now, the boys must figure out how to survive in a harsh world filled with giant longships, fierce rivalries, and ancient Norse myths, all while keeping their true identities a secret. Their only ticket back to the present is their missing blue book, but tracking it down in a bustling Viking settlement will take serious brainpower. Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed journey through history where every corner hides a new danger and a ridiculous joke. You will need to hold on tight as these three clever friends try to outsmart history's toughest warriors and find their way home.

Joe, Sam, and Fred are in for a huge surprise when their Christmas Eve takes an unexpected turn! One minute they're at home, and the next, they've accidentally time-traveled all the way back to Christmas Day in 1776. That's right, you're suddenly in the middle of the American Revolutionary War! And it wasn't even their fault this time. Get ready for some serious laughs and historical chaos as these three friends, along with Sam's great-granddaughter Samantha and her very leaky cat, find themselves face-to-face with General George Washington. It seems they might be the key to helping him cross the Delaware River and surprise the enemy troops at Trenton. Can you believe it? These kids, messing with history! Join the Time Warp Trio on this wild, funny adventure. Will they make sure history unfolds just as it should, or will their wacky antics change everything? Dive into this exciting chapter book and discover a hilarious trip through America's past.

Practicing your ultimate wrestling moves like the "Time Warp Trio Blind Ninja Smackdown" sounds like a blast, right? Well, for best friends Joe, Fred, and Sam, it's just another Tuesday until their magical book sends them spinning through time! This time, they land smack-dab in ancient Rome, where toga parties are out and gladiator fights are definitely in. Suddenly, these three ordinary kids find themselves in the legendary Colosseum, facing off against real gladiators! With their modern-day wrestling skills and a whole lot of quick thinking, can they survive the arena, outwit the Romans, and find their way back home before they become part of ancient history? Join the Time Warp Trio on a hilarious, action-packed adventure where history gets a seriously funny twist. Get ready for laughs, excitement, and maybe even a few unexpected lessons about ancient civilizations!

Get ready to hoist the sails and brave the high seas with Joe, Sam, and Fred! When their unpredictable magical book acts up yet again, the three best friends are yanked from their ordinary lives and dropped straight onto the wooden deck of a massive pirate ship. To make matters worse, they have just crashed the party of the most terrifying pirate in history: the legendary Blackbeard. Before they can even explain themselves, the boys are forced to join his scruffy, menacing crew. Now, they must learn how to swab the decks, sing sea shanties, and avoid walking the plank at all costs. Their only chance of escaping this swashbuckling nightmare is to track down their missing book and warp back to the present before Blackbeard discovers their secret. Packed with clever jokes, narrow escapes, and awesome pirate facts, this fast-paced adventure is a hilarious thrill ride. Grab your compass and prepare for a historical journey you will never forget.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure through time! Join Freddi, Jodie, and Samantha as they zoom back to the exciting 1930s. Their mission? To meet the legendary pilot Amelia Earhart! But this isn't just a friendly visit. The girls have a super important task: they need to hold onto 'The Book' and help solve the biggest mystery of Amelia Earhart's life – what happened on her final, famous flight? Can these three friends navigate the past, keep their special book safe, and uncover clues before time runs out? This exciting story is packed with history, mystery, and a whole lot of adventure that will keep you guessing until the very end!