Drew Daywalt brings the humor made famous by his picture book, THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, to a novel for middle grade novels in THEY CALL ME NO SAM! The book’s narrator, a pug named Sam, believes humans are idiots and his confusion about their conventions brings humorous conflicts and confusion to his owner Justin. Sam, who thinks of himself as No Sam because of all the corrections he receives, can’t figure out why they want him to bathroom outside rather than on the spectacular “pooping rug” and why do the humans poop in the amazing drinking room where he gets water from the porcelain fountain? Still, Sam is the only one aware of unintentional aids the capture of two thieves determined to steal scientific discoveries from his owners. Mike Lowery’s illustrations completely add to the fun! Humor, mystery, suspense and plenty of twists and turns combine in a novel that makes for great reading aloud. There’s more information about this book in the purchase link below.