Matthew Eicheldinger

The rain never stops. The world is drowning. Survival is everything. When the Rain Came is the first YA book in an all-new, action-packed dystopian adventure series by New York Times bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger. A #8 Publishers Weekly Bestseller! “If we stay here, if we keep wandering without a real plan, we won’t last. Maybe The Hill is dangerous. But maybe it’s not. It’s the only plan we have.”Seventeen-year-old Aurora knows how to survive. Life in the foster system has taught her how to stay quiet, stay smart, and stay ready. But nothing could prepare her for this: a never-ending storm that swallows cities, drowns forests, and turns the world into a flooded wasteland. Trapped in a collapsing house with her strict prepper foster parents, Aurora is forced to live by their rules just to stay alive. Until the day they disappear without a trace. Alone. Abandoned. And running out of time. All Aurora has is a waterlogged scrap of paper and a name: “The Hill.” With looters closing in and the floodwaters rising higher each day, she’s left with one impossible choice—stay and wait for the storm to take her, or risk everything on a journey through the drowned remains of the world, to a find a place that may or not exist. It’s forward or nothing. With echoes of Life As We Knew It, The Last of Us, and Hatchet, Aurora’s story is a gripping, emotionally resonant survival story about resilience, found family, and one girl’s fight to reclaim her future in a drowning world.

From the creative brains of New York Times bestselling author and middle school teacher Matt Eicheldinger comes an all-new collection of 100+ funny and thoughtful poems and illustrations!For fans of Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends, Bob Odenkirk's Zilot & Other Important Rhymes, and Chris Harris's My Head Has a Bellyache, comes New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger's Holes in My Underwear—a side-splitting, thought-tickling collection packed with 112 poems and doodles that’ll leave readers giggling and thinking long after they've turned the last page.  The poems range in style, including: an ode to an egg-filled burrito, an elegy contemplating life’s purpose, a free verse about living with ADHD, a haiku about papercuts, a lyrical poem about basketball, a narrative verse about Shakespeare farting, and tons more! Also included is an author's note about the power of poetry. Whether you’re pondering life’s big questions or wondering about the origin of the pink blob fish, this book has something for everyone. Each poem was hand-selected by real kids. Who knows—you might even discover some more hidden meanings woven into the very fabric of the stitches.    So, what are you waiting for?  Hold your underpants tight and start reading!"Eicheldinger may be this generation's Judy Blume." - Mark Harwood at The Middle Grade Review, for Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun"Leavened with humor and humanity." - Kirkus Reviews, for Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun"As a teacher, [Eicheldinger's] stories resonate and constantly remind me why I love what I do." - Sarah McCarthy, Mounds View Public Schools"Matt Eicheldinger expertly draws from his life to create this heart-warming and fun illustrated series." – Jarrett Krososzka, New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist, for Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun "Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, this book is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school." – Dustin Brady, bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game, World's Worst Time Machine, the Leila and Nugget Mysteries, and Escape from a Video Game, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes "This is the kind of book that makes a kid stay up past their bedtime, reading with a flashlight under the blanket.” – Nina Hamza, bestselling author of Ahmed Azis's Epic Year, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Matt Sprouts is back in this third installment of the New York Times bestselling series! As Matt navigates the ups and downs of buying into a collectible toy hype, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the complexities of making tough choices. Educator and social media sensation Matt Eicheldinger weaves a hilarious and funny narrative with charming cartoon illustrations that's perfect for young readers.Summer vacation is supposed to be fun. At least, that's what Matt used to think, before he embarked on a seemingly impossible quest to obtain the coolest new collectible toy: the Chompy Wompers. The toy might be ugly, but there's no denying it. The collectible is cool, and Matt's gotta have it. As Matt, his girlfriend Grace, his best friend Eric, and his little brother Elliott embark on the search for the Chompy Wompers, they encounter a motley crew of characters, including a misunderstood bully and a savvy comic store owner.Matt Sprouts and the Search for the Chompy Wompers is not just an adventure; it's a heartwarming journey that encourages young readers to embrace teamwork, think outside the box, and enjoy the excitement of solving puzzles. This delightful tale, filled with snappy dialogue and author Matt Eicheldinger's original illustrations, is perfect for reluctant readers and reading enthusiasts alike."Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, [The Curse of the 10 Broken Toes] is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school." – Dustin Brady, bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game and other series, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes  "Matt Sprouts is the next star of middle-grade comedy! Matt Eicheldinger expertly draws from his life to create this heart-warming and fun illustrated series." – Jarrett Krososzka, New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes  "This is the kind of book that makes a kid stay up past their bedtime, reading with a flashlight under the blanket.” – Nina Hamza, bestselling author of Ahmed Azis's Epic Year, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes  "This humorously captivating tale perfectly captures both the excitement and listlessness of a middle school summer." - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the Piggy series, for Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes