The follow-up to the instant New York Times bestseller and Indie Next pick by author Drew Daywalt ( The Day the Crayons Quit ) and illustrator Mike Lowery continues the hilarious adventures of Sam the pug as he protects his family from suburban evil. Sam the pug, the Peterson family’s self-proclaimed “Human Being” and “chief security officer,” faces his biggest challenge yet: his sidekick Meow can talk (thanks to Sam’s “language lessons”), but now a mysterious mad bomber is after him. As Sam works to protect Meow, he must also uncover the truth about Justin’s new friend Dean—who might just be a vampire—and save the neighborhood from a host of villains, including goblins, robots, and a chainsaw-wielding maniac (or so Sam thinks). Packed with over-the-top humor, this is a must-read for kids 7-10, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves a good dose of chaos and canine charm!