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Zusatztext "Readers will easily pick up on the satiric notes in Campbell’s comedy! and his jaunty! vivid characters will remind some of them of a Pixar film."-- Publishers Weekly "Sprinkled with terrific jokes."-- Kirkus Reviews "Outstanding."-- School Library Journal "A playful take on first experiences with competition."-- Booklist "Young fans of Disney TV’s The Descendants and kids who adore the cinematic Minions will find the villainous Dylan particularly appealing."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The well-paced narrative’s comedic timing reinforces the absurdity of the premise."-- The Horn Book An Amazon.com Best Book the Month (March 2016) One of Scholastic Teacher 's 50 Sensational Books of Summer A Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List selection Winner of the 2017 Children’s Literature Council of Southern California Award for Outstanding Picture Book Informationen zum Autor K. G. Campbell; Illustrated by K. G. Campbell Klappentext A surprising and laugh-out-loud showdown between two pint-sized super-villains, perfect for young fans of Despicable Me . Dylan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Snivels, have always told him that he is the very best and cleverest super-villain in the whole wide world. And Dylan's confident that it's true--until he starts school and meets Addison Van Malice. Sure, Dylan's costume is scary. But Addison Van Malice's is bone-chilling . And yes, Dylan's laugh is crazy. But Addison Van Malice's is bananas . And Dylan's inventions are certainly super-villainous. But Addison Van Malice's are demonic ! When their teacher, Ms. Ick, announces a Diabolical Robot Building Contest, Dylan sees his opportunity to prove that he really is the most evil villain of all. But Addison's not giving in without a fight. And so begins a competition of skill and wits that doesn't go the way anyone expected... Zusammenfassung A surprising and laugh-out-loud showdown between two pint-sized super-villains, perfect for young fans of Despicable Me . Dylan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Snivels, have always told him that he is the very best and cleverest super-villain in the whole wide world. And Dylan's confident that it's true--until he starts school and meets Addison Van Malice. Sure, Dylan's costume is scary. But Addison Van Malice's is bone-chilling . And yes, Dylan's laugh is crazy. But Addison Van Malice's is bananas . And Dylan's inventions are certainly super-villainous. But Addison Van Malice's are demonic ! When their teacher, Ms. Ick, announces a Diabolical Robot Building Contest, Dylan sees his opportunity to prove that he really is the most evil villain of all. But Addison's not giving in without a fight. And so begins a competition of skill and wits that doesn't go the way anyone expected......