Chronicles of a lizard nobody / Patrick Ness ; illustrated by Tim Miller.
"When Principal Wombat makes monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel, and Alicia hall monitors, Zeke gives up on popularity at his new school. Brought in as part of a district blending program, the monitor lizards were mostly ignored before. Reptiles aren't bullied any more than other students, but they do stick out among zebras, ostriches, and elk. Why would Principal Wombat make them hall monitors? Alicia explains that it's because mammals are afraid of being yelled (hissed) at by reptiles. The principal's just a good general, deploying her resources. Zeke balks, until he gets on the wrong side of Pelicarnassus. More than a bully, the pelican is a famed international supervillain-at least when his mother isn't looking. Maybe the halls are a war zone, and the school needs a hero. Too bad it isn't . . . Zeke. Smart, relatable, and densely illustrated in black and white for graphic appeal, this middle-grade series debut by a revered author returns to his themes of grief, bullying, and negotiating differences-but with zeal and comic relief to spare." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536235937
- ISBN: 1536235938
- Physical Description: 199 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First United States edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Walker Books Ltd., 2024.
Content descriptions
| Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild selection. |
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| Subject: | Lizards > Juvenile fiction. Reptiles > Juvenile fiction. Schools > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Animal fiction. Humorous fiction. School fiction. |
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- 27 of 33 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 2 copies available at Cleveland County Library System. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County Main Library | JF NESS (Text) | 22281500159217 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Spangler Branch | JF NESS (Text) | 22281500159935 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | J NESS (Text) | 39493110121847 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | J F NESS (Text) | 34208900235523 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | J Ness, Patrick (Text) | 0112524365058 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | J F NES (Text) | 31250200090730 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | HCPL1813055 (Text) | HCPL1814436 | Juvenile Fiction | In process | - |
| Fairview Library | J NES (Text) | 0020660376920 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | JF NES (Text) | 900000001077040 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | J F Nes (Text) | 33630005404996 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 05/19/2025 |
Summary:
"When Principal Wombat makes monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel, and Alicia hall monitors, Zeke gives up on popularity at his new school. Brought in as part of a district blending program, the monitor lizards were mostly ignored before. Reptiles aren't bullied any more than other students, but they do stick out among zebras, ostriches, and elk. Why would Principal Wombat make them hall monitors? Alicia explains that it's because mammals are afraid of being yelled (hissed) at by reptiles. The principal's just a good general, deploying her resources. Zeke balks, until he gets on the wrong side of Pelicarnassus. More than a bully, the pelican is a famed international supervillain-at least when his mother isn't looking. Maybe the halls are a war zone, and the school needs a hero. Too bad it isn't . . . Zeke. Smart, relatable, and densely illustrated in black and white for graphic appeal, this middle-grade series debut by a revered author returns to his themes of grief, bullying, and negotiating differences-but with zeal and comic relief to spare." --
