Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody: The Hat of Great Importance

Description: "On what should be a normal school at their normal school--recently rebuilt at great expense by the town's supervillain after her son destroyed it with a giant robot pelican suit--things begin to spin out of control for monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel, and Alicia and Meil the hawk the moment they board the school bus. For no good reason, Zeke is deeply unsettled by Daniel's new pink hat. The tower sprouting on the town's tallest hill surely contains a Death Ray of Death. And Meil's predator instincts have kicked in: what if he accidently eats his friends or their new classmate, Peggy the flounder, in her portable aquarium? At school, Zeke suspects the new guidance counselor--who hails from the same pelican crime family as their nemesis--of turning Daniel and Alicia against him. Or was it something Zeke said?"--Provided by publisher.

Review Quotes: Once more, Ness offers probing explorations of a prejudiced status quo. . . . Miller's art continues to give every scene a pitch-perfect feel, with illustrations that wring both understated hilarity and pathos from the pages. . . . [A] superior blend of humor and heart.
--Kirkus Reviews

Smart, funny, whimsical, and full of heart, this speaks directly to middle-grade readers' concerns about fitting in, keeping friendships, and navigating the world's unfairness despite well-meaning adults who haven't a clue.
--Booklist