On his first day at his new school, Puffin is thrilled when Penguin is assigned to be his buddy – Penguin's the coolest kid in the school! But Puffin quickly learns that the coolest kid is also the busiest kid, especially with Penguin starring as King Midas in the school play. Puffin realizes he's on his own when it comes to making friends – and what better way than joining the stage crew? When a blackout threatens the play's opening night, it's up to Puffin to save the day!

This early graphic novel from bestselling and award-winning creators Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester is sure to win the hearts of emerging readers with its lighthearted humour, schoolyard drama and endearing lead characters. (From Kids Can Press)

Helaine Becker has written more than 80 books, including Porcupine in a Pine Tree , Dashing Through the Snow, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Counting on Katherine and That's No Dino! Or Is It?. Becker lives in Toronto.

Kevin Sylvester, is a broadcaster and the award-winning illustrator and writer of middle-grade books such as the Neil Flambé Capers series and the MiNRS space adventure series.