Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Book #1 of Matt Sprouts
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About the Book

For fans of Dustin Brady, Lincoln Peirce, and Dav Pilkey comes the first in a new laugh-out-loud funny middle grade series about growing up, taking responsibility, and learning empathy that's loosely autobiographical and based on the author's life from a self-published success, viral TikTok sensation, and sixth-grade teacher, Matt Eicheldinger!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER 2025 CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL MIDDLE-GRADE FAVORITE

“Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, this book is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school.” – Dustin Brady, bestselling author of Trapped in a Video Game, World’s Worst Time Machine, the Leila and Nugget Mysteries, and Escape from a Video Game

“Matt Sprouts is the next star of middle-grade comedy! Matt Eicheldinger expertly draws from his life to create this heart-warming and fun illustrated series.” – Jarrett Krososzka, New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist

Eleven-year-old Matt Sprouts is in big trouble. He didn’t mean to hurt Jenna with that awesome martial arts move—it just happened! Blame it on morning cartoons or Jenna’s lack of coordination. Anyway, getting grounded is the worst thing that could happen, right?

Wrong.

After the incident spirals into a series of downright unfortunate events, Matt decides to take matters into his own hands and break “the Curse”—and FAST! But that’s not easy to do when you’re entering sixth grade, keeping track of your little brother, trying to defeat the best soccer team, and. . . c’mon, can Matt’s toes stop breaking, PLEASE?!

  • A hilarious, fast-paced story for middle grade readers, perfect for ages 9-11
  • Witty humor, a unique storyline, and more than 60 black-and-white illustrations appeal to reluctant and independent readers alike
  • From teacher and Instagram personality Matt Eicheldinger

Join Matt Sprouts as he tries to make amends and stay out of more trouble!

About the Author

Matt Eicheldinger is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, keynote speaker, and former middle school teacher whose stories have generated hundreds of millions of views on social media. Writing across genres and grade levels, Eicheldinger creates books that blend humor, heart, and honesty. Whether it’s discovering the extraordinary in everyday life in Sticky Notes: Memorable Lessons from Ordinary Moments, or navigating the ups and downs of growing up in the Matt Sprouts series, Eicheldinger writes relatable stories that help readers of all ages connect with the world around them. You can learn more about Eicheldinger and his books at matteicheldinger.com.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 19, 2024)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781524888695
  • Grades: 3 - 5
  • Ages: 9 - 11
  • Lexile ® 730L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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