Mac Barnett
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Mac Barnett

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Mac Barnett is a New York Times-bestselling author whose books for children have sold more than one million copies in the United States and have been translated into over 30 languages. His picture books include two Caldecott-Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, which also won the E.B White Read-Aloud Award, and Extra Yarn, which won both the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. Leo: A Ghost Story, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and The Skunk, illustrated by Patrick McDonnell, were named two of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 2015 by The New York Times. Mac's novels include the Brixton Brothers series of mystery novels The Terrible Two series. He lives in Oakland, California.

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    • The Terrible Two

    • By: Mac Barnett, Jory John
    • Narrated by: Adam Verner
    • Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 205
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 177
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 179

    In The Terrible Two, bestselling authors and friends Jory John and Mac Barnett have walked an impressive tightrope, creating a series that has its roots in classic middle-grade literature yet feels fresh and daring at the same time....

    • 4 out of 5 stars

    • Very entertaining

    • By cheryl on 06-25-17

    Regular price: $17.47

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    • The Terrible Two's Last Laugh

    • The Terrible Two Series, Book 4
    • By: Mac Barnett, Jory John
    • Narrated by: Adam Verner
    • Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 10
    • Performance
      5 out of 5 stars 9
    • Story
      5 out of 5 stars 9

    It's Miles' and Niles' final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the Terrible Two have one goal: an epic prank. Something big, something brilliant, something that will leave a lasting legacy at their school....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Hilarious

    • By Jeff Quest on 01-20-19

    Regular price: $17.47

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    • The Terrible Two Get Worse

    • The Terrible Two, Book 2
    • By: Mac Barnett, Jory John
    • Narrated by: Adam Verner
    • Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 101
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 81
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 81

    On their own, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. Now that they've formed a pranking duo, they're terrible! But their powers will be tested....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • terrible two gets worse

    • By Tom Cornelius on 12-05-18

    Regular price: $17.47

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    • The Terrible Two Go Wild

    • By: Mac Barnett, Jory John
    • Narrated by: Adam Verner
    • Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 49
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 43
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 44

    Miles and Niles find themselves marooned for the summer at Camp Good Times, which is all about peace and good vibes....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

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    • By Charlotte L. on 08-16-18

    Regular price: $23.07

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    • Leo: A Ghost Story

    • By: Mac Barnett
    • Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella
    • Length: 8 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 4
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 2
    • Story
      3.5 out of 5 stars 2

    Leo is a ghost and he wants to be a good friend. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. This charming tale of friendship is destined to become a modern classic....

    Regular price: $0.99

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    • Extra Yarn

    • By: Mac Barnett
    • Narrated by: Nicola Barber
    • Length: 7 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 17
    • Performance
      5 out of 5 stars 14
    • Story
      5 out of 5 stars 14

    This is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. This modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Audio Version Holds Its Own!

    • By darswords on 12-03-18

    Regular price: $0.99

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    • The Ghost Writer Secret

    • The Brixton Brothers, Book 2
    • By: Mac Barnett
    • Narrated by: Arte Johnson
    • Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 18
    • Performance
      5 out of 5 stars 12
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 11

    Steve Brixton is America’s next great kid detective (and now he has his own agency to prove it)….

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • AWESOMENESS

    • By I. Koch on 01-03-16

    Regular price: $18.20

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    • It Happened on a Train

    • Brixton Brothers, Book 3
    • By: Mac Barnett
    • Narrated by: Arte Johnson
    • Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4 out of 5 stars 10
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 8
    • Story
      4 out of 5 stars 8

    Retired private detective and current seventh grader Steve Brixton has a new career: taking out the garbage on Wednesdays for five bucks a week.....

    Regular price: $18.20

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    • The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

    • The Brixton Brothers, Book 1
    • By: Mac Barnett
    • Narrated by: Arte Johnson
    • Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 35
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 27
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 26

    Steve Brixton wanted to be a detective until he found out he already WAS one....

    • 3 out of 5 stars

    • creative storyline

    • By My4Kids on 10-15-17

    Regular price: $21.27

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    • Hirnzellen im Hinterhalt

    • Miles & Niles 1
    • By: Jory John, Mac Barnett
    • Narrated by: Christoph Maria Herbst
    • Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 1
    • Performance
      5 out of 5 stars 1
    • Story
      5 out of 5 stars 1

    Wir waren's nicht! Miles Murphy ist berühmt, und zwar für eins: Streichespielen. Er ist der beste Streichespieler, den seine Schule je erlebt hat...

    Regular price: $9.80

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