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Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix (Calvin Coconut #2)
by Graham SalisburyCalvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! Stella from Texas is now officially a member of the Coconut household. <P><P>As if getting a bossy babysitter isn’t bad enough for Calvin, Stella teases him mercilessly. What’s a nine-year-old boy to do? Calvin decides to “fix” her, and he dumps his neighbor’s cat Zippy on Stella’s bed, knowing she’s allergic. <P><P>But when Stella breaks out in hives and misses her first big date, Calvin realizes his “zippy fix” went too far. He’s got to make it up to her, and decides to give her a birthday present. But he has no money. Along with the help of his loyal friends and little sister, Darci, Calvin works hard, and comes up with enough cash to give Stella the best birthday gift ever. <P><P>Graham Salisbury’s voice perfectly captures the inner workings of Calvin’s mind, and Jacqueline Rogers’ delightful pictures add zest and humor toThe Zippy Fix.
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet
by Graham Salisbury Jacqueline RogersFourth-grader Calvin lives near the beach in Oahu with his mom and little sister. Mom says: “You’re the man of the house. ” But Calvin’s not great at being the man of the house, or taking care of his responsibilities. He’s too busy having fun with his pals, and avoiding Tito, the bully. Trouble Magnetis the first book in a new series for younger readers full of all the fun of growing up in Hawaii. It introduces a wonderful multicultural cast of characters, including Mr. Purdy, who calls his fourth-grade class Boot Camp; Uncle Scoop, who runs the lunch wagon at the beach; Ledward, Mom’s 6'7" boyfriend; and gorgeous, intimidating, 15-year-old Stella-from-Texas, who arrives to be the live-in babysitter—and to step all over Calvin’s turf. From the Hardcover edition.
Calypso
by David Sedaris'Sedaris is the premier observer of our world and its weirdnesses' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt'He's like an American Alan Bennett' Guardian'Unquestionably the king of comic writing . . . Calypso is both funnier and more heartbreaking than pretty much anything out there' Hadley Freeman, Guardian'Entrancing . . . This book allows us to observed not just the nimble-mouthed elf of his previous work, but a man in his seventh decade expunging his darker secrets and contemplating mortality . . . The brilliance of David Sedaris's writing is that his very essence, his aura, seeps through the pages of his books like an intoxicating cloud, mesmerising us so that his logic becomes ours' Alan Cumming, ScotsmanIf you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong. When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he loves most. And life at the Sea Section, as he names the vacation home, is exactly as idyllic as he imagined, except for one tiny, vexing realization: it's impossible to take a vacation from yourself.With Calypso, Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny - it's a book that can make you laugh 'til you snort, the way only family can. Sedaris's writing has never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. But much of the comedy here is born out of that vertiginous moment when your own body betrays you and you realize that the story of your life is made up of more past than future.This is beach reading for people who detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk and love a good tumour joke. Calypso is simultaneously Sedaris's darkest and warmest book yet - and it just might be his very best.
Calypso
by David SedarisIf you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong. When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he loves most. And life at the Sea Section, as he names the vacation home, is exactly as idyllic as he imagined, except for one tiny, vexing realization: it's impossible to take a vacation from yourself. <p><p> With Calypso, Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny - it's a book that can make you laugh 'til you snort, the way only family can. Sedaris's writing has never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. But much of the comedy here is born out of that vertiginous moment when your own body betrays you and you realize that the story of your life is made up of more past than future. <p><p> This is beach reading for people who detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk and love a good tumour joke. Calypso is simultaneously Sedaris's darkest and warmest book yet - and it just might be his very best.
Cam Jansen and the Joke House Mystery
by David A. Adler Joy AllenWhat's a contest without a prize? Aunt Molly has entered a joke-telling contest at a local comedy club and Cam, her best friend Eric, and Mr. Jansen are in the audience to watch her perform. The prizes are exciting, but the competition is stiff --there's a prop comic, a knock-knock joker, and more! As the show starts, Cam notices that one of the prizes, an engraved silver plate, has disappeared. Suddenly, everyone in the club becomes a suspect. Can Cam solve the mystery of the missing prize or will she be laughed out of the Joke House?
Cam's Kite: Independent Reading Yellow (Reading Champion #465)
by Jackie WalterWhen Cam and Dad take a kite to the field, it flies up high... but when the kite gets stuck in the tree, Dad has to come to the rescue!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Camarón que se duerme (se lo lleva la corriente de opinión)
by El RotoSegunda antología de viñetas seleccionadas de El Roto, en esta ocasión centradas en la manipulación informativa y la disolución de la opinión crítica. Andrés Rábago («El Roto») es Premio Leyenda 2015, un galardón concedido por el Gremio de Libreros de Madrid. Un lúcido diagnóstico sobre cómo los medios de comunicación conforman un espacio de opinión del que es sumamente difícil escapar. Como ya nos tiene acostumbrados, El Roto sintetiza en sus viñetas con gran maestría la realidad desconcertante del mundo en que vivimos. «Así pues, cegados y ensordecidos por los medios audiovisuales y mudos por el uso reiterado de palabras e ideas ajenas, resulta necesario apartarse de esa arrolladora corriente y, a salvo en cualquiera de sus riberas, ver pasar su estruendo y echar una mano o acercar una rama a aquellos que, arrastrados por las enloquecidas aguas, pidan ayuda.»El Roto
Camberwell Beauty: 'Viciously funny' Daily Mail
by Jenny EclairDon't miss the unforgettable new novel from Jenny Eclair - INHERITANCE is out now___________'Viciously funny' Daily MailWelcome to one of the nicest streets in one of London's vilest boroughs: a determined middle-class oasis of skips and bay trees, where Volvos sniff each others' bumpers and men called Giles live with women called Samantha.This is a satellite-dish-free zone of tall houses, standing shoulder to shoulder with big front doors, five floors apiece. Come inside, shut the door and smell the coffee: you could almost be in Kensington. This is where the actors, writers and media types live, where small children wearing smart uniforms and shoes in the shape of lightbulbs get ferried every day to schools that are not local. Some people are luckier than others; fortune smiles on some and gobs on the rest. Jo Metcalf (no. 95) smokes and spies on the smug Cunninghams down the street as they play their bile-inducing game of happy families. Why is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? But happiness is a fragile thing and hairline cracks in a perfect world can become craters of misery . . .Full of comic insight and realistic observation of contemporary British life, this is the debut novel from Sunday Times bestseller Jenny Eclair._____________________PRAISE FOR JENNY ECLAIR:'Wonderfully written, insightful and riveting' Daily Mail'Both heart-rending and compelling' Clare Mackintosh'SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling' Marian Keyes'Witty, moving, dark and absorbing' Jo Brand'An elegant, gripping and mesmeric read' Helen Lederer'An absolute page-turner of a story' Judy Finnigan'Compelling, compassionate and keenly observed' Independent
Camberwell Beauty: 'Viciously funny' Daily Mail
by Jenny EclairDon't miss the unforgettable new novel from Jenny Eclair - INHERITANCE is out now___________'Viciously funny' Daily MailWelcome to one of the nicest streets in one of London's vilest boroughs: a determined middle-class oasis of skips and bay trees, where Volvos sniff each others' bumpers and men called Giles live with women called Samantha.This is a satellite-dish-free zone of tall houses, standing shoulder to shoulder with big front doors, five floors apiece. Come inside, shut the door and smell the coffee: you could almost be in Kensington. This is where the actors, writers and media types live, where small children wearing smart uniforms and shoes in the shape of lightbulbs get ferried every day to schools that are not local. Some people are luckier than others; fortune smiles on some and gobs on the rest. Jo Metcalf (no. 95) smokes and spies on the smug Cunninghams down the street as they play their bile-inducing game of happy families. Why is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? But happiness is a fragile thing and hairline cracks in a perfect world can become craters of misery . . .Full of comic insight and realistic observation of contemporary British life, this is the debut novel from Sunday Times bestseller Jenny Eclair._____________________PRAISE FOR JENNY ECLAIR:'Wonderfully written, insightful and riveting'Daily Mail'Both heart-rending and compelling' Clare Mackintosh'SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling' Marian Keyes'Witty, moving, dark and absorbing' Jo Brand'An elegant, gripping and mesmeric read' Helen Lederer'An absolute page-turner of a story' Judy Finnigan'Compelling, compassionate and keenly observed' Independent
Camberwell Beauty: 'Viciously funny' Daily Mail
by Jenny Eclair'Viciously funny' Daily MailWelcome to one of the nicest streets in one of London's vilest boroughs: a determined middle-class oasis of skips and bay trees, where Volvos sniff each others' bumpers and men called Giles live with women called Samantha.This is a satellite-dish-free zone of tall houses, standing shoulder to shoulder with big front doors, five floors apiece. Come inside, shut the door and smell the coffee: you could almost be in Kensington. This is where the actors, writers and media types live, where small children wearing smart uniforms and shoes in the shape of lightbulbs get ferried every day to schools that are not local. Some people are luckier than others; fortune smiles on some and gobs on the rest. Jo Metcalf (no. 95) smokes and spies on the smug Cunninghams down the street as they play their bile-inducing game of happy families. Why is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? But happiness is a fragile thing and hairline cracks in a perfect world can become craters of misery . . .Full of comic insight and realistic observation of contemporary British life, this is the debut novel from Sunday Times bestseller Jenny Eclair._____________________PRAISE FOR JENNY ECLAIR:'Wonderfully written, insightful and riveting' Daily Mail'Both heart-rending and compelling' Clare Mackintosh'SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling' Marian Keyes'Witty, moving, dark and absorbing' Jo Brand'An elegant, gripping and mesmeric read' Helen Lederer'An absolute page-turner of a story' Judy Finnigan'Compelling, compassionate and keenly observed' Independent___________Don't miss the unforgettable new novel from Jenny Eclair - INHERITANCE is out now
Cambio mi vida por la tuya
by Jane GreenSi pudieras intercambiar tu vida por otra muy distinta durante unas semanas..., ¿lo harías? ¿Verdad que siempre soñamos con lo que no tenemos? La soltera independiente sueña con el marido ideal y con hijos monísimos y encantadores. La madre de niños pequeños añora la independencia y libertad de su amiga soltera: ¡lo que daría por tener un fin de semana íntegramente para ella! Levantarse muy tarde, ir de compras (sin niños), de copas (con amigos), lo que sea... ¡pero sin la familia! Vicky Townskey, directora de una revista femenina, quiere probarlo y escribir un artículo sobre su experiencia. Se instalará en Connecticut en una casa con niños y marido (muy guapo), y la propietaria de tantas maravillas -aunque cansada de ser ama de casa y con muchas ganas de libertad- se irá a Londres para ocupar su lugar en la revista. Ambas no van a tardar en descubrir que nada es tan fantástico como se imaginaban... La crítica ha dicho...«Un libro encantador que pide a gritos ser leído de una sentada.»People
Cambio príncipe por lobo feroz
by Sánchez Silva, RaquelYa está bien de historias malintencionadas. El nuevo milagro de la especie humana alcanza su cumbre el día en el que la mujer deja de querer ser la princesa para convertirse en la madrastra. Sin medias tintas. De la buena a la mala. ¿Quién querría ser una sosa al cuidado de siete enanitos (mineros y cantarines) pudiendo tener el tipazo de su madrastra gótica? ¿A quién le gustaría perder los taconazos en una carrera de todo menos elegante en pos de una calabaza tuneada? ¿Elegiría alguna mujer morirse de miedo en el bosque, encima cargada con la compra (¡vaya cuadro!), pudiendo aullar entre las garras de un lobo? Ni zapatos de cristal, ni polvos mágicos, ni espejos sinceros. Unos buenos Manolos, polvazos de verdad y elixires de la eterna juventud. No hay vuelta atrás. No hay nada mejor contra el estrés que unas buenas risas entre amigas, tanto más liberadoras cuanto más se ríen, las amigas, de ellas mismas. Este libro quiere ser un motivo más de carcajadas, cotilleos y puestas en común en torno a una mesa, a través de un teléfono o una batería de e-mails: reírse de la mujer moderna y sus mitos, reírse con la mujer moderna y sus mitos hacen que el nivel de exigencia disminuya. Te pongas como te pongas, los coches blancos del cuento son una horterada y un rubio vestido de azul celeste de arriba abajo también. Córtate las trenzas, regala manzanas para dormir a la competencia, fúgate con el lobo y date un baño de espuma con él. Recuerda: mientras las princesas duermen, las brujas vuelan. Reseña:«El concepto de la superwoman es una idea ridícula y cruel. Estoy convencida de que se le ocurrió a una mujer.»Raquel Sánchez Silva
Camels Are Easy, Comedy's Hard: What Men Don't Tell Women; One Fell Soup; And Camels Are Easy, Comedy's Hard
by Roy Blount Jr.An eclectic collection from Roy Blount Jr., master of American humor writingI&’ll tell you what kind of book I believe in: one that makes people say, at first sight, what the first person who ever saw a camel must have said: &“What in the world is that?&” And then, after a while, &“Yet it seems to fit together some way.&”In this laugh-a-minute assortment of essays, travel writing, poems, and even the occasional crossword puzzle, Roy Blount Jr. covers sixty-four different subjects, all unified by his trademark humor. &“Tan&” is a personal essay about Blount&’s lifelong battle with—sometimes for and sometimes against—that elusive summer glow. &“Wild Fish Ripped My Flesh&” chronicles his misadventures navigating the Amazon River. And &“Lit Demystified Quickly&” is a tongue-in-cheek poem about larger-than-life literary figures such as James Joyce, William Faulkner, and Walt Whitman.Camels Are Easy, Comedy&’s Hard is a classic compendium of the wisecracks and wisdom for which Blount is renowned.
Camille McPhee Fell Under the Bus...
by Kristen Tracy<P>Fair: just, equitable, what is right. <P>Unfair: the life of Camille McPhee. <P> Imagine being Camille McPhee. <P>She has low blood sugar, so she carries extra food in a cooler. Would you want to do that? Didn't think so. <P>And you wouldn't want to fall under the school bus. That happened to Camille, too! <P>Her cat, Checkers, is lost. And her best friend, Sally, moved to Japan. It would be hard to stay optimistic, right? But Camille is what her mom calls hopeful. Because really? <P>There are plenty of things to be positive about: gifted reading, a nonsqueaky mattress, eating banned foods, the big blue butterfly. Even making a new friend. Imagine that!
Camp
by Lev A.C. RosenFrom the author of the acclaimed Jack of Hearts (and other parts) comes a sweet and sharp screwball comedy that critiques the culture of toxic masculinity within the queer community. <p><p> Sixteen-year-old Randy Kapplehoff loves spending the summer at Camp Outland, a camp for queer teens. It's where he met his best friends. It's where he takes to the stage in the big musical. And it's where he fell for Hudson Aaronson-Lim - who's only into straight-acting guys and barely knows not-at-all-straight-acting Randy even exists. <p><p> This year, though, it's going to be different. Randy has reinvented himself as 'Del' - buff, masculine, and on the market. Even if it means giving up show tunes, nail polish, and his unicorn bedsheets, he's determined to get Hudson to fall for him. <p><p> But as he and Hudson grow closer, Randy has to ask himself how much is he willing to change for love. And is it really love anyway, if Hudson doesn't know who he truly is?
Camp (A Click Graphic Novel)
by Kayla MillerFrom New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about venturing off to summer camp for the first time and stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails.Olive and Willow are happy campers!Or are they? Olive is sure she&’ll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow – but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows – Olive. It&’s s&’more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long…the girls aren&’t just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller has created an emotional and honest story about navigating new experiences, learning to step outside one&’s comfort zone, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails.Looking for more of Olive&’s adventures? Check out the companion books Click and Act.
Camp Creepy (The Sinister Summer Series #3)
by Kiersten WhiteThe third book in the middle-grade series that's part Scooby-Doo, part A Series of Unfortunate Events, and entirely genius! Follow the Sinister-Winterbottoms on their most outrageous adventure yet, when they find themselves at a normal summer camp!After leaving the Sanguine Spa in pursuit of Edgaren't, the kids find themselves at a mysterious summer camp, Camp Creek. There are lake games and happy counselors, and there's even a tie-dye cabin. It's all very . . . normal.But if Theo and Alexander know one thing, it's that normal doesn't always mean good. When everyone around her starts acting strange, Theo wonders if maybe the fumes from the tie-dye cabin are seeping into their brains, and she resolves to investigate what's really going on at Camp Creek. The third book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White's Sinister Summer series continues the adventures of the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their aunt, who never saw a discount vacation destination she didn&’t love.
Camp David
by David WalliamsBritain's Got Talent is BACK . . . so it's time to get serious with Britain's favourite funny man.Famous comedian and actor, funniest judge on Britain's Got Talent, high-achieving sportsman and BESTSELLING AUTHOR of The World's Worst Children series, David Walliams is a man of many talents . . . Launched to fame with the record-breaking Little Britain, his characters - Lou, Florence, Emily, amongst others - became embedded in our shared popular culture. You couldn't enter a playground for a long while without hearing "eh, eh, eh" or "computer says no".And Walliams is a mystery. Often described as a bundle of contradictions, he is disarming and enigmatic, playing up his campness one minute and hinting about his depression the next.To read Camp David is to be truly shocked, as well as tickled pink: David Walliams bares his soul like never before and reveals a fascinating and complex mind. This searingly honest autobiography is a true roller-coaster ride of emotions, as this nation's sweetheart unlocks closely guarded secrets that until now have remained hidden in his past.'Will surprise, entertain, and allow fans and newcomers to enter the comic's uniquely brilliant world' GQ Magazine 'Raucously funny and superbly written' Heat 'Hilarious' Telegraph 'A great read. My only criticism is it ended too soon' The Sun 'A fascinating read' Star Magazine 'Brilliantly written' Express 'Fascinating stuff' Closer 'Uproariously great' Guardian
Camp Dork (Pack of Dorks #2)
by Beth VrabelThe pack of dorks heads to camp—and this time the bully they face might just be one of their own.Sheldon convinces Lucy, Sam, April, and Amanda to join him at Camp Paleo. Like cavemen, the campers are going to have to make do without air conditioning, and they'll dig for fossils during the day. And Grandma's coming too—as the lunch lady for the camp next door. But Sam backs out at the last minute to attend a gymnastics camp instead. Lucy wonders why she misses him so much—it's not like he's her boyfriend. Why does the word "boyfriend" make her blush? She needs a distraction. Enter Mr. Bosserman, the grouchy camp leader who won't budge on the camp's caveman theme. The old man needs some softening up, and Lucy knows just the person for the job: Grandma. One successful match made, Lucy starts to see potential lovebirds everywhere. But when the wrong campers pair up, the pack falls apart, all under the watchful eye of a secret blogger who's been writing about the camp's activities. Even worse? A thief is targeting everyone but Lucy, setting her up to look guilty. Soon Lucy finds herself alone, left to fix the messes she's made. If she fails, the pack may be splintered for good.
Camp Frenemies (Camp Frenemies)
by Liz MontagueFrom an acclaimed cartoonist comes a frenemies-to-friends graphic novel about the trials and tribulations of three preteen girls and cabinmates at sleepaway camp. Perfect for fans of Guts and Real Friends!It's only one week of camp and then never again . . . right? Beatrice, Roxy, and Virginia have conquered sixth grade, and now they&’re ready for the next big milestone: their first week at sleepaway camp.Beatrice isn&’t happy about this. After all, she prefers stuffed animals over people. Roxy doesn&’t think camp is so bad. Honestly, she&’s just excited to get some peace and quiet—she hasn&’t had enough of that at home lately. And Virginia is the most excited for camp out of everyone since ALL the middle school soccer girls are going . . . but then Virginia doesn&’t make the soccer team.Further complicating things is the fact that Virginia and Bea do not get along—which makes being cabinmates tricky. But between campfires and canoe rides, can these frenemies call a truce?A Junior Library Guild Selection
Camp Hero Double Trouble (Ellie Ultra)
by Gina BellisarioEllie is excited to go to Camp Hero, where the motto is: Where Super Friendships are Made! But when Ellie's cabinmates, superhero twins Mona and Leona, give her the cold shoulder, Ellie decides to use her parents' latest invention to get them to like her. The invention works too well, and the twins start fighting over Ellie! Can Ellie stop their double trouble and find out why they weren't friendly to her in the first place?
Camp Knock Knock
by Betsy DuffeyAt summer camp, Willie is king of the knock-knock jokes. That is, until he is challenged by Crow, who claims to be the best at everything. So the campers decide to have a contest, and soon the jokes are flying fast and furious. Who will be the new knock-knock king?
Camp Murderface
by Josh Berk Saundra MitchellSummer camp turns sinister in Camp Murderface, a spooky middle grade read perfect for fans of scare masters like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. The year: 1983. The place: Ohio. The camp: Scary as heck. Camp Sweetwater is finally reopening, three decades after it mysteriously shut down. Campers Corryn Quinn and Tez Jones have each had more than enough of their regular lives—they’re so ready to take their summer at Sweetwater by storm. But before they can so much as toast one marshmallow, strange happenings start…happening. Can they survive the summer? Or will Camp Sweetwater shut down for good this time—with them inside?
Camp Murderface #2: Doom in the Deep
by Josh Berk Saundra MitchellA long-abandoned—and long-haunted—summer camp sets the stage for the sequel to Camp Murderface, perfect for fans of old school scare masters like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike.There’s no such thing as an uneventful summer at Camp Sweetwater.Now that the Vampire Devils beneath the lake have been awakened, the camp is in big trouble. The first victims? Tez and Corryn’s counselors, Gavin and Scary Mary.The Camp Director insists that the missing counselors are just quitting and going home, but Tez and Corryn don’t believe it. They know something much more eeeeeeevil is afoot.With the help of their cabinmates, Tez and Corryn set out to investigate the disappearances. But what they find is a horror closer than the bottom of the lake... and it might just spell the end for all of them.
Camp Out Quest: Agents of H.E.A.R.T. (Agents of H.E.A.R.T. #2)
by Sam HayIn Camp Out Quest, the second book in this fun, magical illustrated chapter book series from Sam Hay, author of Spy Penguins, a young girl goes camping with her family and enlists the help of friends and fairytale princesses in a quest to get her stepmother to fall in love with the stray puppy she wants to keep.The Agents of H.E.A.R.T are at it again! Now that she’s gotten her happily ever after helping out in her family’s café, Evie has one last wish—to keep Fudge, the adorable stray puppy she found. Fudge is extra cute... and extra wiggly… and may have made a mess of the house. But Evie has a plan. Nothing says family and bonding like camping in the great outdoors. And with her friends coming too, Operation Love Fudge will be a piece of cake—or a delicious gooey s’more! Maybe, she’ll bring the magical storybook just in case. In the second book in this fantastically funny series by Spy Penguins author, Sam Hay, Evie and her friends return for a chaotic romp through the forest featuring an easily excitable pup, a fiasco of fairytale princesses, and the power of teamwork.