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Between overblown science experiments, babysitting jobs from hell, and sibling rivalry honed to an art form, the Fox household reverberates the sounds of a far-out, yet familiar, family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One of \u003ci\u003eFoxTrot\u003c\/i\u003e's great appeals is its understanding of the pains and pleasures of youth. The Fox kids-little brother Jason, the mischievous genius; sister Paige, the boy-crazy shopping fanatic; and big brother Peter, a sports fan with aspirations to be a sports star-interact naturally, which is to say loudly and vigorously. In addition, creator Bill Amend uses many real-life situations and dilemmas modern kids face to frame his stories. \"It's a tricky balance,\" says the artist. \"On one hand I have this wonderful opportunity to present good role models to younger readers, but at the same time I want to be funny.\" And he succeeds. In \u003ci\u003eAt Least This Place Sells T-Shirts\u003c\/i\u003e, parents Andy and Roger continue to preside over the unpredictable household antics of the Fox family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375540961503,"sku":"9780836221206","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/oF6_ZbOP9R9780836221206.webp?v=1789203692"},{"product_id":"come-closer-roger-theres-a-mosquito-on-your-nose-paperback","title":"Come Closer, Roger, There's a Mosquito on Your Nose - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What makes \u003ci\u003eFoxTrot\u003c\/i\u003e such a refreshing jolt of humor? Maybe because it seems to be written by an ingenious kid who's looking for a few good ways to get into trouble. Maybe someone just like Jason Fox himself!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In fact, cartoonist Bill Amend has perfectly captured the adolescent sensibility in his cartoon strip \u003ci\u003eFoxTrot\u003c\/i\u003e. Portraying the family-oriented adventures of one wild suburban household, Amend addresses situations kids encounter-both serious and fanciful-with a deftly on-target, humorous touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eCome Closer, Roger, There's a Mosquito on Your Nose\u003c\/i\u003e, the Fox family is in full comical force. The family's lead instigator, 10-year-old Jason, continues to contrive skirmishes involving his 14-year-old sister, Paige, but he also spends ample time with his computer and his pet iguana, Quincy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Paige, the unwitting target of Jason's jokes, survives in style, heading off to the mall or plotting a major flirtation in cahoots with her friend, Nicole. Elder son, Peter, 16, has his own interests: cramming for a test, wooing his girlfriend, Denise, and helping his dad with a chore or two. Through it all, parents Roger and Andy strive to hold down the fort while dealing with their own challenges, from work to weight loss to the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375544729823,"sku":"9780836236569","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/gfUup7THrB9780836236569.webp?v=1789203700"},{"product_id":"im-flying-jack-i-mean-roger-paperback","title":"I'm Flying, Jack...I Mean, Roger - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Everyone can relate to having a family member with an unusual hobby or habit. The Fox clan is no different. The youngest Fox is Jason, whose best friend is an iguana named Quincy. His sister, Paige, is a shopaholic. The oldest Fox sibling is Peter, whose stomach is a bottomless pit. But perhaps the most unusual of all is level-headed mom and official family mediator, Andy, who is working through her obsession with the movie \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e. A slave to her emotions, she is brought to tears at a mere hint of the soundtrack and attends multiple movie screenings each day. This leaves well-meaning husband, Roger, struggling to live up to her new romantic expectations. All of this is par for the course in the hilarious but hectic Fox household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What makes the Fox clan so entertaining? They're just like us-only funnier-with no sappy sentimentality. Readers can't help but recognize a little bit of themselves in this family strip with its good-hearted, if not eccentric, characters. The Foxes deal with everything from sibling rivalry to marital disagreements over golfing habits to sharing time on the computer, always making us laugh in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoxTrot\u003c\/i\u003e has amassed a colossal audience of fans of all ages who eagerly turn to this hilarious strip, whether in newspapers or on the Web. New fans and loyal readers alike will enjoy \u003ci\u003eI'm Flying, Jack . . . I Mean, Roger\u003c\/i\u003e, a FoxTrot collection. Together, the Fox family provides a witty window on the realities of home life today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375548104927,"sku":"9780740700040","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/IvlJ365vqm9780740700040.webp?v=1789203708"},{"product_id":"think-ifruity-paperback","title":"Think iFruity - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether working through the daily disorders of home, school, or office, the Fox family manages to put its special spin on the rigors of the world. Setting the comic tone are mom Andy, whose heroic efforts to make tofu into the fifth food group are legend, and dad Roger, who is a human hazard on the golf course and a threat to the workings of all technologically driven devices. 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