Illustrator & Author Profile
Daniel San Souci
4 Books
Daniel San Souci is an acclaimed American illustrator and author of dozens of popular children's books. He is best known for his long-standing collaboration with his brother, writer Robert D. San Souci, producing vivid watercolor illustrations for folktales and legends like "Sootface" and "The Rabbit and the Dragon King." Although he has authored his own books, such as "Space Station Mars," his primary role across his extensive catalog is as a celebrated illustrator.
Books in "Clubhouse Books"
The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club is ready for its next massive adventure. After returning their wild reptiles to nature, Danny, his brothers, and their best friends have found something even more thrilling: a genuine meteor from Mars! Or at least, that is what their visiting neighbor Neil tells them.
Armed with a telescope, a crystal radio, and a backyard chemistry set, the clubhouse crew transforms their headquarters into a high-tech tracking station. Their mission is to find flying saucers and make direct contact with aliens from outer space. But their top-secret operation hits a hilarious snag when the supposed Martians actually come looking for their missing meteor.
This laugh-out-loud story captures the pure magic of backyard adventures and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. It is the perfect read for anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what might be hiding in their own neighborhood.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Someone or something is breaking into the clubhouse in the dead of night! When Danny and his brothers discover mysterious signs of an intruder, they are determined to catch the prowler red-handed. But the clues point to something much spookier than a neighborhood kid: a real-life ghost is haunting their favorite hangout!
Not sure how to handle a phantom, the boys call in Allison, the neighborhood ghost expert, to help crack the case. Armed with wild imaginations and questionable ghost-hunting gear, the crew prepares for a supernatural showdown. Surprisingly, it is Molly, their loyal and goofy dog, who steps up as the ultimate ghostbuster.
This laugh-out-loud mystery is packed with harmless thrills and backyard fun. It perfectly captures the excitement of childhood clubs, the bounds of friendship, and the hilarious adventures that happen when imaginations run wild in the dark.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
When a flock of homing pigeons desperately needs a place to live, the neighborhood clubhouse kids step up to the plate. Thrilled by the idea of owning their own flock, they officially launch the Mighty Pigeon Club. Their imaginations immediately take flight with dreams of sending secret messages through the sky.
However, the soaring excitement crashes back to earth when reality sets in. The kids quickly discover that taking care of a flock of birds means cleaning up an endless, messy amount of pigeon droppings! Realizing they have bitten off more than they can chew, the club must work together to find the perfect permanent home for their new feathered friends.
This hilarious, highly relatable story takes a fun look at the messy realities of pet ownership. Filled with teamwork, responsibility, and plenty of laughs, it is a delightful adventure for animal lovers.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
When Danny and his brothers return from their summer vacation, they bring back the ultimate backyard treasures: a live king snake and what they are absolutely certain is a real dinosaur bone! Eager to share their amazing finds with the rest of the neighborhood, the boys officially form the Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club.
Their clubhouse quickly becomes a bustling museum of local critters, housing everything from slimy tadpoles to their prized, slithering snake. But the real challenge is not just finding new exhibits—it is keeping their star attraction from escaping into the wild!
Based on the author's own childhood, this energetic story perfectly captures the messy, dirt-under-the-fingernails joy of summer days. It is a wildly fun celebration of brotherly bonds, boundless imagination, and the thrilling mini-adventures waiting in every child's own backyard.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
