The Second Helping (Lunch Lady Books 3 & 4)

Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

Perfect for fans of Dogman and The Bad Guys, the popular Lunch Lady graphic novels are now in full color for the first time, with two adventures in one book…from the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo!

Lunch Lady has villains to fight at school and camp in this action-packed book. First, Dee, Terrence, and Hector come face to face with a very special guest on Author Visit Day—but there’s something a little off about the world-famous writer. What evil designs does he have on his agenda? Then, the kids take a sigh of relief and are relaxing at summer camp. What evils could befall them there? Of course, there is the legendary swamp monster. Stories say he haunts the camp at night. But that’s just a legend. Or is it?

This new edition includes brand-new, full-color versions of Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta and Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown, as well as all-new exciting materials in the back !

Series Overview: A Lunch Lady fights crime with help from some kids in this graphic novel series for middle graders

About the Author

Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo and the New York Times bestselling Star Wars(TM): Jedi Academy: A New Class, as well as numerous popular picture books such as Punk Farm and Punk Farm on Tour. His Lunch Lady graphic novels are beloved by kids everywhere. Two-time winners of the Children’s Choice Book Awards, Lunch Lady has also been a finalist for the prestigious Will Eisner Comic Industry Award. Realizing that his stories can inspire young readers beyond the page, Jarrett founded School Lunch Hero Day, a national campaign that celebrates school lunch staff. You can find out more about Jarrett at studiojjk.com.

Author Residence: Northampton, MA

Author Hometown: Worcester, MA