The Problim Children

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With a dash of Lemony Snicket, a dollop of the Addams Family, and a hearty dose of adventure, New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd introduces a new series about seven strange and adventurous siblings who tackle problems togethereven when their new neighbors try to tear them apart.

Filled with mystery, humor, and adventure, the first book in this new trilogy is an unforgettable tale of adventure, family, and finding the courage to face any problem heart-first.

When the Problim childrens ramshackle bungalow in the Swampy Woods goes kaboom, the seven siblingseach born on a different day of the weekhave to move into their grandpas bizarre old mansion in Lost Cove. No problem! For the Problim children, every problem is a gift!

But rumors about their family run rampant in the small town: tales of a bitter feud, a hidden treasure, and a certain kind of magic lingering in the halls of #7 Main Street. Their neighbors, the OPinions, will do anything to find the secrets lurking inside the Problim householdincluding sending the seven children to seven different houses on seven different continents!

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With her trademark charm and heavy doses of whimsy, Lloyd spins another heart-warming yarn centered on friendship and family. Booklist (starred review) Both text and illustrations offer a nod to Roald Dahls quirky, juvenile heroes and equally quirky, nasty villains. The distinctive flavor comes both from Lloyds witty but succinct word mastery and from her unflagging imagination. Kirkus Reviews Lloyds warm and playful writing shines. School Library Journal Much quirky fun to be had.... Give this to fans of IngridLaws Savvy or Lloyds own A Snicker of Magic. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books An irreverent and delightful twist on the Mondays Child nursery rhyme.... The childrens varied talents and humorous antics will leave readers eager to dive into their future exploits. Publishers Weekly Well-developed secondary characters are one of the books strongest points, from sisters who both run bakeriesto a [girl] trapped at home because of an allergy to air. The whimsy factor is high. The Horn Book An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family. This book is an utter delight! Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs Filled with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart. I couldnt help but fall in love with the entire Problim family. Heidi Schulz, New York Times bestselling author of Hooks Revenge An absolute gem, delightfully original but with the timeless charm of a favorite classic. Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Honest Truth and Some Kind of Courage The Problim Children is bursting at the seams with magic, heart, and humor. A sheer, riotous delight. Claire Legrand, author of Some Kind of Happiness Young readers with an appreciation for offbeat adventure stories will no doubt be delighted with Natalie Lloyds imaginative world and its lively, brave inhabitantsfarts and all. Chapter 16 Reviews

Author Bio

Natalie Lloyd lives, writes, and daydreams in Chattanooga, TN. Her first novel, A Snicker of Magic, is a New York Times bestseller, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and was named a best book of the year by Parents magazine, iBooks, and NPR. Visit her at www.natalielloyd.com.