Bunny and Clyde on the Lam: (A Funny Middle Grade Chapter Book Full of Escapes, Mix-Ups, and Big Mistakes - For Kids Ages 5-8)

Description: They couldn't be outlaws when they tried, but now they're being framed as fall guys? Judy Moody creator Megan McDonald and illustrator Scott Nash bring back the lovable pair for a comedy full of mischief, magic tricks, and misperceptions.

Thornton's shiny new coin has vanished into thin air! Did someone steal it? All eyes fall on Bunny and Clyde, two bad bunnies at the scene of the crime. But wait! They're not bad bunnies. For one thing, Clyde is a chipmunk. For another thing, every time they've tried to be bad, they somehow came out looking as good as gold. Now, when they really are I-N-N-O-C-E-N-T, everyone decides they're guilty? In a tight spot like this, there is only one thing for a declared pair of outlaws to do.
"RUN!" says Bunny.
"RUN!" says Clyde.
They're on the lam! Will the fugitives be able to outrun the possum posse and shake their bum rap? Buckle up for another wild and wicked ride with Bunny and Clyde!

Review Quotes: Bunny and Clyde are utterly earnest and guileless, completely and hilariously at odds with their friends' conception of them. Clever wordplay abounds, along with comforting references to reading and libraries. High-spirited frolics carry this whimsical tale to an upbeat conclusion.
--Kirkus Reviews

Nash's humorous digital black-and-white illustrations deftly chronicle their narrow escapes. . . . McDonald effectively builds suspense throughout and fills her lively text with clever puns and wordplay. Those readers transitioning to longer chapter books will appreciate the easy-to-read sentences, large font, and welcoming amount of white space. . . . Young readers will wish for another installment, "honest to Peter Rabbit!"
--The Horn Book

MacDonald makes the most of the elevated drama that unfolds from a simple misunderstanding transformed by children's rich imaginations. The non-existent stakes feel high as the friends race around town, their escapades captured in Nash's fiendishly adorable illustrations. The larger font and wide line spacing will make this a comfortable reading experience for those kicking off their training wheels and lighting out on their own.
--Booklist

Cleverly written in 10 early reader chapters, the book will have students and adults alike finding plenty to giggle at as Bunny and Clyde navigate this mystery. . . . McDonald has crafted a delightful beginning chapter book series that won't disappoint. Give to fans of the "Stink" series, also by McDonald. A first purchase where transitioning bookworms gather.
--School Library Journal