The Quirks Series by Erin Soderberg Downing

The Quirk family is a bit, well, quirky. Each family member has a magical power that makes them unique, and highly unusual. Mom can control minds; Grandpa twists time; Molly's twin sister Penelope has an all-too-real imagination; and Finn is the pesky kid brother—who happens to be invisible. Then there's Molly, the most unusual Quirk of all. Molly is completely, utterly normal. Molly's greatest desire is to fit in, and she's found the perfect spot: Normal, Michigan... moreThe Quirk family is a bit, well, quirky. Each family member has a magical power that makes them unique, and highly unusual. Mom can control minds; Grandpa twists time; Molly's twin sister Penelope has an all-too-real imagination; and Finn is the pesky kid brother—who happens to be invisible. Then there's Molly, the most unusual Quirk of all. Molly is completely, utterly normal. Molly's greatest desire is to fit in, and she's found the perfect spot: Normal, Michigan. But the Quirks aren't known for fitting in—especially in a place like Normal.Young readers looking for a light, magical read about what it means to be different don't need to look further than The Quirks! less

About the Book: The Quirks in Circus Quirkus Have you met the newest family in town? The Quirks have moved in and who knows WHAT to expect! The Quirks are a rather special family with rather magical powers and, sometimes, when the Quirks are involved, things dont quite go to plan! Just as the Quirks are settling in to Normal, the circus comes to town! At school, Molly, Penelope and Finn are all learning how to juggle, tightrope walk and fly the trapeze! Meanwhile, at home they are putting... moreAbout the Book: The Quirks in Circus Quirkus Have you met the newest family in town? The Quirks have moved in and who knows WHAT to expect! The Quirks are a rather special family with rather magical powers and, sometimes, when the Quirks are involved, things dont quite go to plan! Just as the Quirks are settling in to Normal, the circus comes to town! At school, Molly, Penelope and Finn are all learning how to juggle, tightrope walk and fly the trapeze! Meanwhile, at home they are putting similar skills to good use . . . It takes fancy footwork to keep their nosy neighbour, Mrs DeVille, from snooping around and uncovering the Quirk family secrets-not to mention their familys pet monster, Nibblet! One things for sure: life in Normal is a high-flying adventure! About the Author: Erin Soderberg Erin Soderberg has written many books for children and young adults, but The Quirks is her first 7-9 series. Before beginning to writing fulltime, Erin worked as a childrens book editor and marketer, spent a few months as a biscuit inventor, and also worked for Nickelodeon. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her delightfully quirky family. less

Things get a little (okay, a lot) Quirky as twins Molly and Penelope prepare to turn ten. It all starts with Grandpa Quill's annual birthday scavenger hunt, when Gramps hides mini-presents for the girls to find leading up to a SUPER-special big present. This year they're hoping for another family pet. But the girls can't agree on what kind of pet, and soon they're fighting non-stop. It's always been The Quirks vs. The World . . . but what happens when it's a Quirk vs... moreThings get a little (okay, a lot) Quirky as twins Molly and Penelope prepare to turn ten. It all starts with Grandpa Quill's annual birthday scavenger hunt, when Gramps hides mini-presents for the girls to find leading up to a SUPER-special big present. This year they're hoping for another family pet. But the girls can't agree on what kind of pet, and soon they're fighting non-stop. It's always been The Quirks vs. The World . . . but what happens when it's a Quirk vs. a Quirk? Will the girls learn how to get along in time for a truly magical birthday?With its quirky packaging, b&w illustrations throughout, and funny and heartfelt moments, this book is sure to satisfy The Quirks's growing fan base. less