Most people have one life to live, but Alexander has nine. Most people have one life to live, but Alexander has nine. After stealing the nine lives from his cat, Alexander Baddenfield makes death an adventure. He jumps off the Empire State Building, is swallowed by a giant python, and even gets himself electrocuted. Until before he knows it, he has only one life left - and suddenly, dying doesn't seem such fun after all. 'Deliciously wicked.' Booklist 'Adult readers may find themselves desperately searching the subtext of this book for hidden lessons; children will probably just relish it.' Kirkus Reviews Sophieblackall.com

Author Biography

John lives in Brooklyn, where he shares an art studio with Sergo Ruzzier, Brian Floca, and Sophie Blackall. Sophie Blackall is a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning illustrator. She is originally from Australia and has illustrated over 25 books for children. Her books Include the Ivy and Bean series, as well as BIG RED LOLLIPOP, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Sophie also lives in Brooklyn, where she also shares an art studio with Sergio Ruzzier and Brian Floca. She sits close enough to John Bemelmans Marciano to throw her eraser at him, but she hardly ever does.