Greg Trine facts for kids

Greg Trine is an American author of children’s books and young adult fiction.

He is the author of the Melvin Beederman Series, illustrated by Rhode Montijo, and the young-adult novel The Second Base Club. He also recently started a new chapter book series, The Adventures of Jo Schmo, with the books Dinos Are Forever., "Wyatt Burp Rides Again", "Shifty Business", and "Pinkbeard's Revenge.

Sometimes referred to as the Bob Newhart of children's literature, Greg writes books that are humorous without being over-the-top silly, which makes his books not only popular with children, but with parents, teachers, and librarians as well. He's also a popular school presenter.

Melvin Beederman Series

1. The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich, Henry Holt and Co., 2006
2. The Revenge of the McNasty Brothers, Henry Holt and Co., 2006
3. The Grateful Fred, Henry Holt and Co., 2006
4. Terror in Tights, Henry Holt and Co., 2007
5. The Fake Cape Caper, Henry Holt and Co., 2007
6. Attack of the Valley Girls, Henry Holt and Co., 2008
7. The Brotherhood of the Traveling Underpants, Henry Holt and Co., 2009
8. Invasion from Planet Dork, Henry Holt and Co., 2010

The Adventures of Jo Schmo

• Dinos Are Forever, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012
• "Wyatt Burp Rides Again", Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012
• "Shifty Business", Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013
• "Pinkbeard's Revenge", Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013

Young Adult

• The Second Base Club, Henry Holt and Co., 2010