The Templeton Twins Have an Idea Book One

A funny, illustrated middle-grade novel about two smart, resourceful children who foil kidnappers bent on stealing their brilliant father's ideas. This debut novel has a fast-paced plot, clever heroes, evil (albeit buffoonish) villains, and a sly sense of humor, and is filled with puns, word games, puzzles, and even a recipe for meatloaf. Illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Jeremy Holmes give the book even more kid appeal and make the book a visual stand-out.

Ellis Weiner is a contributor to the New Yorker and a regular blogger for the Huffington Post. He is also the author of several books, including Yiddish with Dick and Jane, which he co-authored with his wife. He lives in southern California.

Jeremy Holmes is the creative mind behind Mutt Ink, a graphic design studio. His first book, There Was an Old Lady (also published by Chronicle), was awarded BolognaRazzi's Opera Prima award at the 2010 Bologna Book Fair. He lives in Pennsylvania.