Ned Herts is back "I know. You have questions: Did Ned the Nerd wind up in Witness Protection for standing by as Beck the Bonebreaker kissed the concrete? Did Beck make good on his threat to tackle Ned another day? Did Ned set his coordination-impaired tootsies back on the mats at Tora Khan Martial Arts? Did the Tiger King drag our hero out for another night of pushing him beyond his limited limits? Did Ned Herts become the most notable name in superhero comic book history? Did he get the girl?"

People tell me I'm smart. Well, if I'm so brilliant, how did I manage to insult Jared (The Bonebreaker) Beck right to his face? Even the great Tora Khan doesn't seem to know how to get me out of this mess. I might have made my last mistake. I can see it now: Here lies Ned Wyatt Herts: He almost became the next big name in geek culture. He almost got to test for his yellow belt in martial arts. And he might have even gotten to hold a girl's hand one day if only he had not stuck his big ol' foot straight into his mouth What do fish, dolphin pods, and soldiers have to do with my latest...

Kea Alwang and Melissa Mertz, the authors of the middle grade series, The Secret Path of Ned the Ninja, give you tips for creating a book club with your child and his friends. The guide includes thoughts on what to consider when planning your club, suggested activities for fun meetings, and loads of discussion questions to get everyone thinking. This guide also serves teachers and librarians intent on teaching good character and anti-HIB behaviors. Through questions that encourage the analyzation of Ned's thoughts and actions, readers have the opportunity to empathize with Ned and reflect...