“Funny and engaging. Marty Pants is a surefire hit!”—Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series

"Marty Pants will have you laughing from the first page!"—Jeff Kinney, author of the Wimpy Kid series

"Readers will love the riotous hero of this new series."—School Library Journal

Marty Pants returns to face his archenemy Simon, the so-called school artist, in his third adventure! How is Simon turning their classmates, teachers, and even the mayor against Marty—could it be magic? Is Simon literally a charmer who is charming people with magic charms?

With Simon using magical powers to turn everyone against him, it will be up to Marty to stop this madness before Simon controls the whole world and maybe even the space-time continuum!

The third book in the Marty Pants series from the award-winning cartoonist behind the “Off the Mark” strip, Mark Parisi, is perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and laughing a lot.

What happens when your archenemy isn’t just a rival artist—but an evil wizard?

An Unreliable Narrator: Marty Pants is a world-class noticer. So when his archenemy Simon starts getting away with everything, Marty knows the only logical explanation: black magic.
Hilarious School Rivalry: From battles for the title of "school artist" to creating the ultimate club (CACA!), Marty is determined to expose Simon for the phony he is.
A Laugh-Out-Loud Kids Mystery: Is Simon really a charmer using magic charms? It’s up to Marty to gather the evidence, stop the madness, and save the world from total domination.
The Perfect Series for Young Readers: With comic-style illustrations on every page, this kids book series is a surefire hit for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate, and a great choice for getting kids hooked on reading.

Marty Pants #3: How to Defeat a Wizard

Marty Pants #3: How to Defeat a Wizard