Rex has matriculated to sixth grade, where he encounters complex situa tions that challenge him to examine his shortcomings. At home, he struggles to live up to his father’s expectations. In his Rex Zero, Private Eye, persona, he stumbles across a maiden in distress who triggers questions about his values: bullying, truthfulness, and friendship. The most terrifying quandary Rex faces, however, is admitting his actions have repercussions that extend beyond his expectations. Rex Zero, King of Nothing is a well-drawn dynamic character who faces situations that will be uncomfortably familiar to many readers. 2009 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. lmp

Originally published by Ground wood Books Canada, in 2007.