Author & Illustrator Profile
Jarrett Lerner
2 Books
Jarrett Lerner is an American author and illustrator of children’s books, known for humorous, high-energy stories that often mix text, comics, and doodle-style art. His works include the EngiNerds series, the Geeger the Robot early chapter books, the Hunger Heroes graphic novels, and the middle-grade novel in verse A Work in Progress. He often writes for young readers who enjoy funny, accessible stories about friendship, school, problem-solving, and self-confidence.
Books in "Hunger Heroes"
It is a totally normal Monday morning when an emergency call comes through to the Hunger Heroes! In Ms. Sternbladder’s classroom, a hungry kid has missed breakfast and is strictly forbidden from sneaking any snacks. His stomach is growling so loudly it is entirely out of control! How is he supposed to focus on his tricky math test, study for spelling, or have any energy to play soccer at recess? Enter the Hunger Heroes: Toots the Bean, Chip Ninja, Tammy the Tomato, and Leonard, a brave wedge of cheddar cheese. Zooming through the air in their high-tech taco hovercraft, this squad of food-based superheroes is ready to save the day. Can they sneak past the teacher and deliver a satisfying snack before this hangry kid completely melts down?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
Gabby the babysitter is in a serious snacking crisis. She is stuck in a house with zero treats, and she is rapidly entering the hangry danger zone. Enter the Hunger Heroes. Toots the Bean, Chip Ninja, Tammy the Tomato, and Leonard the cheddar cheese wedge are ready to fly their taco hovercraft to the rescue. These bite-sized protectors of the hungry think delivering mushroom pizza, chocolate donuts, and peanut butter pretzels will be a quick and easy mission. But they are completely unaware that a massive green enemy is lurking in the shadows, waiting to stop them in their tracks. This silly, high-energy graphic chapter book delivers nonstop laughs and hilarious culinary combat. Readers will devour the fast-paced action as the Hunger Heroes fight to keep Gabby fed and defeat their giant nemesis.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
132 Pages
