Description

Dante is back in Dante N. Ferno Goes Mutts, the third in this hilarious, highly illustrated series for children aged 7+, by author-illustrator Brian Gordon. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Dante and Virgil are desperate to make some money, they HAVE to buy the latest gaming tech – an InSmellivision – it lets you smell and taste the games!

Dante’s bright idea of a pet-cleaning service soon gains momentum and he ropes Virgil into helping.

Business booms, but problems are never far away. Dante’s annoying older brother Milton keeps interfering, the boys’ friendship is pushed to the limit and the clients (and pets) just keep getting weirder and weirder . . .

Don’t miss more of Dante and Virgil’s hilarious adventures in Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser and Dante N. Ferno: Camp Catastrophe!

Publisher Review

Devilishly funny – Dante N. Ferno is a winner! * Tom Vaughan, author of Hercules: The Diary of a (Sort Of) Hero on Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser * It’s a fast paced, funny adventure for readers aged 7+. Highly recommended. * Tom Tolkein, School Reading List – Best Children’s Books for Summer 2025 on Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser * If you’re looking for madcap adventures to lure your reluctant readers out of comic books and into chapter books, then this anarchic, devilishly funny and highly illustrated new series from cartoonist and debut children’s author Brian Gordon is the picture perfect choice. * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post on Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser * With a daft plot and larger-than-life characters, this hilarious chapter book also explores some serious issues, such as dealing with bullies, developing resilience, and making friends. * Booktrust on Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser * An entertaining, afterlife-themed addition to the pantheon of insecure, goofy tweens who could use a good friend * Kirkus on Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser * devilishly funny adventure…highly illustrated and fast-paced, making it a picture-perfect choice for building confidence. Parents will treasure the gently spun lessons on emotional growth and children will laugh at Dante’s outrageous misfortunes * Minipreneur * The “wimpy” in Wimpy Kid is key. It hints at a self-awareness that readers respect. The main character of Gordon’s new illustrated novel series has self-awareness in spades. * New York Times, 11 Books for Children Who Love the Wimpy Kid Series *