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Simon and Chester #2
Super Sleepover!
Join Simon and Chester in their second adventure featuring all the ups-and-downs of a sleepover party! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.
Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.
They like to kick butt and take names.
They don't like chores.
They are best friends.
And they are about to hit Chester's VERY FIRST SLEEPOVER.
(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)
Join Simon and Chester in their second adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.
Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.
They like to kick butt and take names.
They don't like chores.
They are best friends.
And they are about to hit Chester's VERY FIRST SLEEPOVER.
(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)
Join Simon and Chester in their second adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.
88 pages, Hardcover
Published October 12, 2021
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About the author
Cale Atkinson
49 books175 followersCale Atkinson is an illustrator/writer/animator currently residing in Kelowna Canada.
Believing in tea more than sleep, Cale is constantly working on numerous projects. His work can be found in children’s books, animated shorts, television, and games.
Publishers Cale has worked with include Disney Hyperion, Tundra, Simon and Schuster, Doubleday, KidsCan Press, Owl Books, Grosset & Dunlap, GreyStone, Scholastic, Pearson, and Marvel.
Believing in tea more than sleep, Cale is constantly working on numerous projects. His work can be found in children’s books, animated shorts, television, and games.
Publishers Cale has worked with include Disney Hyperion, Tundra, Simon and Schuster, Doubleday, KidsCan Press, Owl Books, Grosset & Dunlap, GreyStone, Scholastic, Pearson, and Marvel.
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April 1, 2026
"I just got word from headquarters. I have a haunting inspection THIS Sunday."Simon the ghost and Chester the human are best friends. The two fellas used to be so lonely but found a wonderful friendship but that's not so great for a haunting inspections.
"And that's bad?"
"Bad doesn't even begin to describe it."
Maxine Scareawitz, ghost inspector, has failed every single location haunted by Simon so far and Simon desperately wants to pass this time.
Meanwhile Chester is invited to a sleepover -- not just any sleepover -- he's invited to cool guy Ricky's birthday party. Which is really cool (in theory) but Chester immediately becomes super nervous.
"And the worst, WORST part is every time I fail, I get transferred somewhere new!"
How will Simon haunt a home when Chester's at a sleepover? How will Chester survive this sleepover without Simon?
"But I don't know how these things work. What am I supposed to talk about? Do people wear matching pajamas? What if they only invited me as a joke?"
I am really vibing with this series!
The plot of the first book made me think this series was going to be Simon and Chester solving mysteries together (which I loved the idea of) but this book made it clear that the series is more focused on their friendship and fun antics.
The plot worked pretty well - I really enjoyed watching Chester overcome his nervousness and fear about the big party. I remember my first party-sleepover and while there wasn't any ghost-crashing, there certainly were a few times that I wished I could go home.
As always, Simon's hilarious take on the world really cinched the story for me. I love that little ghost - his dialogue is so funny and the author really brings him to life with the illustrations.
Can't wait to continue the series!!
This story is going so well. I am fully invested in Simon and Chester.
October 18, 2021
THIS BOOK WAS SO FREAKING CUTE
December 16, 2022
Simon and Chester Super Sleepover! follows a boy and his ghost as they help each other train for two very different yet very scary things: Simon's haunting inspection (which he's never passed before!) and Chester's very first sleepover. These best friends are always there to support each other - and participate in some hilarious hijinks along the way!
Simon and Chester is a great children's middle grade graphic novel series that both my daughter (age 9) and I highly recommend! We laughed out loud several times and appreciated the humor and heart in Simon and Chester's friendship.
Thanks to Tundra Books and the LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program for sending us a copy to read in exchange for our honest review.
For more reviews, visit www.rootsandreads.wordpress.com
Simon and Chester is a great children's middle grade graphic novel series that both my daughter (age 9) and I highly recommend! We laughed out loud several times and appreciated the humor and heart in Simon and Chester's friendship.
Thanks to Tundra Books and the LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program for sending us a copy to read in exchange for our honest review.
For more reviews, visit www.rootsandreads.wordpress.com
February 24, 2024
This series is so stinking cute! It’s lighthearted, funny, and the characters are loveable. Sure to stick with you.
In this installment of Simon and Chester we follow each of them as they lean on each other for support. Chester is invited to his first sleepover and is a ball of nerves. He is unsure of what to expect and if he will have fun. Simon has a scare inspection and has never passed.
Between the two, they comedically and sincerely consider each others challenge and help each other out, hoping that Simon passes his inspection and that Chester enjoys his first sleepover.
Super sleepover reads fast and is fully of laughs. Pick it up if you are in the need of one.
In this installment of Simon and Chester we follow each of them as they lean on each other for support. Chester is invited to his first sleepover and is a ball of nerves. He is unsure of what to expect and if he will have fun. Simon has a scare inspection and has never passed.
Between the two, they comedically and sincerely consider each others challenge and help each other out, hoping that Simon passes his inspection and that Chester enjoys his first sleepover.
Super sleepover reads fast and is fully of laughs. Pick it up if you are in the need of one.
November 19, 2021
Ok so, I have to admit that I am much older than the target audience but I love a good, fun, silly book that features a ghost for a main character. “Scooby-Doo” is still one of my favorite shows and I eagerly await watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!”
So with that in mind, I have greatly enjoyed the first two books in the Simon and Chester series (I also cross stitch which is how I learned about the first book) and the newest one didn’t disappoint.
It’s funny, sweet and it ends well. What else can you ask for?
So with that in mind, I have greatly enjoyed the first two books in the Simon and Chester series (I also cross stitch which is how I learned about the first book) and the newest one didn’t disappoint.
It’s funny, sweet and it ends well. What else can you ask for?
October 27, 2021
We fell in love with Simon and Chester in Atkinson’s picture book SIR SIMON SUPER SCARER and were thrilled that the characters would grow with us to a slightly more challenging reading level. Fun to read together or very doable for my 6yo to read on his own, it’s hard not to be charmed by the friendship between these two and the illustrations.
December 25, 2021
Simon and Chester are the Calvin and Hobbes for a new generation. This graphic novel continues the adventures of characters introduced in the SIR SIMON: SUPER SCARER picture book, which is also fabulous.
The art and writing are both stellar. Laugh out loud funny!
The art and writing are both stellar. Laugh out loud funny!
November 1, 2025
This was too cute. The second book in the Simon and Chester series, and it was even better than the first one. Brought me back to my young sleepover days.
Thank you to Tundra Books for my gifted copy!
Thank you to Tundra Books for my gifted copy!
February 9, 2022
Simon and Chester books are always so cute!
May 12, 2022
I love this series! Simon has to be my favorite kids character, with all his crazy extraness!
May 15, 2023
En 2020, "L'apprenti-fantôme" est paru et c'est devenu mon album d'Halloween préféré. Mettant en vedette Simon, un fantôme qui aime croire qu'il est un fantôme talentueux, mais dans les faits, c'est un néophyte. Un néophyte qui va tomber sur la famille de Chester, un petit garçon qui n'est pas facilement effroyable, parce qu'il adore le fantôme! Malheureusement pour moi, l'album est rapidement tombé en statut "Épuisé".
Cette fois, c'est dans le format BD que réapparaissent Simon et Chester. Il en existe trois à ce jour. L'auteur part de la même base, à savoir le duo de l'album, mais après leur rencontre.
Dans ce tome-ci ( dont j'ignore le numéro, vu qu'ils n'ont aucune tomaison), Simon doit passer une "inspection de revenant", qui va consister à évaluer ses habiletés à épouvanter un lieu. L'ennui, c'est que Simon est plutôt pantouflard et peu motivé à faire ce genre de chose. L'arrivé de Chester n'aide en rien, il est même devenu son ami. de son côté, Chester n,a toujours pas d'amis mortels et se fait invité, au même titre que les autres camarades de sa classe, à une soirée pyjama chez Ricky. Si Chester ignore ce qu'est une soirée pyjama, Simon croit savoir de quoi il s'agit. Les deux amis s'engagent donc à s'épauler mutuellement: Chester aidera Simon à être effrayant, tandis que Simon enseignera le B-A-BA de la soirée pyjama. C'est d'autant plus important que pour Chester, il s'agit d'intégrer la vie sociale, alors que pour Simon, c'est la dernière chance de passer son inspection. Autrement, il pourrait être transféré ailleurs, dans un endroit horrible ( genre, dans une conserve de thon).
Attention, présence de divulgâches.
C'est une histoire toute mignonne sur un duo dépareillé qui s'aident à surmonter un problème ponctuel. Au-delà de ça, c'est aussi une histoire de conformisme. Chester a du mal avec la socialisation et comme son ami est un fantôme, sa grand-mère est inquiète de le voir "seul" ( elle ne voit pas Simon). C'est si d'actualité comme sujet. Il détone aussi, avec des intérêts moins "bien vus", disons et ne sembla pas porté à aller vers les autres.
Simon, pour sa part, est un fantôme qui aime s"amuser et paresser devant la télé. Il n'a pas le profil type du fantôme et ne hante pas la maison comme il le devrait. En revanche, quand il lui a fallu faire diversion pour "sauver" Chester de l'humiliation qu'il vivait à la fameuse soirée, Simon a été brillant. Il a causé une sacrée commotion aux autres enfants en jouant le fantôme faisant bouger des objets, jouant avec la lumière, le tout en mode "invisible". Il a d'ailleurs passé son inspection avec mention à cause de ça.
C'est plein d'humour et d'amitié sincère, avec de drôles d'idées de la part de Simon, comme son "déguisement de soirée pyjama" qui a plus en commun avec un costume de théâtre de la Renaissance, ou son "mode burrito" pour le sac de couchage. J'apprécie toujours qu'on traite les relations interpersonnelles en misant sur des qualités et des aptitudes pro-sociales, dans une relation égalitaire et respectueuse. Les deux personnages ont une relation saine et privilégiée. Avis aux parents qui ont besoin de modèles amicaux sains pour leurs enfants qui ont du mal à définir l'amitié saine?
Côté graphisme, c'est aussi fort mignon. Simon a l'air d'une dent moelleuse comme une guimauve, alors que Chester est un mignon petit garçon au profil ethnique indien ( Inde), avec une peau très foncé, des cheveux noirs et deux yeux tout aussi foncés. J'apprécie, on n'en voit pas souvent! On constate aussi au graphisme le côté "drama queen" de Simon ( et ses petites fesses. Ça a des fesses un fantôme?)
Une histoire touchante et comique, où il question d'amitié, d'entraide, de difficultés surmontées et de plaisirs entre amis. Une histoire adapté pour les jeunes lecteurs à partir du deuxième cycle primaire, 8-9 ans, mais je pense que les lecteurs/lectrices habiles de la 2e année ( 7 ans) peuvent aussi s'y aventurer.
Catégorisation: BD Fantastique canadienne, littérature jeunesse intermédaire, deuxième cycle primaire, 8-9 ans
Note: 8/10
Cette fois, c'est dans le format BD que réapparaissent Simon et Chester. Il en existe trois à ce jour. L'auteur part de la même base, à savoir le duo de l'album, mais après leur rencontre.
Dans ce tome-ci ( dont j'ignore le numéro, vu qu'ils n'ont aucune tomaison), Simon doit passer une "inspection de revenant", qui va consister à évaluer ses habiletés à épouvanter un lieu. L'ennui, c'est que Simon est plutôt pantouflard et peu motivé à faire ce genre de chose. L'arrivé de Chester n'aide en rien, il est même devenu son ami. de son côté, Chester n,a toujours pas d'amis mortels et se fait invité, au même titre que les autres camarades de sa classe, à une soirée pyjama chez Ricky. Si Chester ignore ce qu'est une soirée pyjama, Simon croit savoir de quoi il s'agit. Les deux amis s'engagent donc à s'épauler mutuellement: Chester aidera Simon à être effrayant, tandis que Simon enseignera le B-A-BA de la soirée pyjama. C'est d'autant plus important que pour Chester, il s'agit d'intégrer la vie sociale, alors que pour Simon, c'est la dernière chance de passer son inspection. Autrement, il pourrait être transféré ailleurs, dans un endroit horrible ( genre, dans une conserve de thon).
Attention, présence de divulgâches.
C'est une histoire toute mignonne sur un duo dépareillé qui s'aident à surmonter un problème ponctuel. Au-delà de ça, c'est aussi une histoire de conformisme. Chester a du mal avec la socialisation et comme son ami est un fantôme, sa grand-mère est inquiète de le voir "seul" ( elle ne voit pas Simon). C'est si d'actualité comme sujet. Il détone aussi, avec des intérêts moins "bien vus", disons et ne sembla pas porté à aller vers les autres.
Simon, pour sa part, est un fantôme qui aime s"amuser et paresser devant la télé. Il n'a pas le profil type du fantôme et ne hante pas la maison comme il le devrait. En revanche, quand il lui a fallu faire diversion pour "sauver" Chester de l'humiliation qu'il vivait à la fameuse soirée, Simon a été brillant. Il a causé une sacrée commotion aux autres enfants en jouant le fantôme faisant bouger des objets, jouant avec la lumière, le tout en mode "invisible". Il a d'ailleurs passé son inspection avec mention à cause de ça.
C'est plein d'humour et d'amitié sincère, avec de drôles d'idées de la part de Simon, comme son "déguisement de soirée pyjama" qui a plus en commun avec un costume de théâtre de la Renaissance, ou son "mode burrito" pour le sac de couchage. J'apprécie toujours qu'on traite les relations interpersonnelles en misant sur des qualités et des aptitudes pro-sociales, dans une relation égalitaire et respectueuse. Les deux personnages ont une relation saine et privilégiée. Avis aux parents qui ont besoin de modèles amicaux sains pour leurs enfants qui ont du mal à définir l'amitié saine?
Côté graphisme, c'est aussi fort mignon. Simon a l'air d'une dent moelleuse comme une guimauve, alors que Chester est un mignon petit garçon au profil ethnique indien ( Inde), avec une peau très foncé, des cheveux noirs et deux yeux tout aussi foncés. J'apprécie, on n'en voit pas souvent! On constate aussi au graphisme le côté "drama queen" de Simon ( et ses petites fesses. Ça a des fesses un fantôme?)
Une histoire touchante et comique, où il question d'amitié, d'entraide, de difficultés surmontées et de plaisirs entre amis. Une histoire adapté pour les jeunes lecteurs à partir du deuxième cycle primaire, 8-9 ans, mais je pense que les lecteurs/lectrices habiles de la 2e année ( 7 ans) peuvent aussi s'y aventurer.
Catégorisation: BD Fantastique canadienne, littérature jeunesse intermédaire, deuxième cycle primaire, 8-9 ans
Note: 8/10
November 16, 2022
This is absolutely adorable and authentically kid-voiced. The illustrations are fun to look at and add so much to this heartwarming friendship story. There are many laugh out loud moments as well as more serious ones in which readers will cheer for Chester to overcome bullying, face his fears of being accepted, and struggle with making new friends. Readers will also love the fierce loyalty between Simon and Chester as both work to help each other achieve their goals.
December 9, 2021
This was super cute and funny! Plus, ghost butt!
April 1, 2022
This is a funny, easy reader graphic novel. The ghost is goofy and they show ghost booty cheeks! Hilarious!
October 11, 2022
5 stars
This comedic graphic novel is the fantastic second installment in the Simon and Chester series! This is not a continuing storyline, and can be read as a standalone. This book is about a boy and his ghost friend who each need to overcome a personal obstacle. Simon the ghost needs to pass his Spook Inspection and Chester needs to learn how to properly behave at a sleepover birthday party. They decide to help “train” each other on proper etiquette….and chaos ensues!
This graphic novel is absolutely perfect for any upper elementary or middle school student...Though I'm an adult and was thoroughly enchanted too. The illustrator was masterful with drawing fantastic facial expressions and adorable characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone!
~ Miss Emily
This comedic graphic novel is the fantastic second installment in the Simon and Chester series! This is not a continuing storyline, and can be read as a standalone. This book is about a boy and his ghost friend who each need to overcome a personal obstacle. Simon the ghost needs to pass his Spook Inspection and Chester needs to learn how to properly behave at a sleepover birthday party. They decide to help “train” each other on proper etiquette….and chaos ensues!
This graphic novel is absolutely perfect for any upper elementary or middle school student...Though I'm an adult and was thoroughly enchanted too. The illustrator was masterful with drawing fantastic facial expressions and adorable characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone!
~ Miss Emily
November 17, 2022
5 stars. GIFT ALERT-if you have kids that love funny, snarky characters, grab this book now for gifts. This is the cutest series. Done in a graphic/comic style with color and detail. Book two follows ghost Simon and his human friend, Chester as they enter the new adventure of SLEEPOVER. So much fun as they figure out how to have fun and try new things. The ending was awesome. I give books as gifts all the time-this series has been one of the best, ever. Hands down, everyone loves them, the characters are quirky and kids can relate to them. They are easy to read alone but really shine when read aloud. Highly recommend. I was given a copy of the book to review from #LibraryThing, this is my own opinion.
January 2, 2023
Thank you to LibraryThing.com, Tundra Books, and Cale Atkinson for this review copy.
Cale Atkinson (http://www.cale.ca)
This is the graphic story in the Simon and Chester series. Simon is a ghost who loves eating chips and sitting around watching old TV shows. But can he help prepare Chester for his upcoming sleepover while getting ready for his own haunting inspection which he regularly fails?
Simon and Chester are good friends with an entertaining rapport that is accessible and fun with simple themes.
Cale Atkinson (http://www.cale.ca)This is the graphic story in the Simon and Chester series. Simon is a ghost who loves eating chips and sitting around watching old TV shows. But can he help prepare Chester for his upcoming sleepover while getting ready for his own haunting inspection which he regularly fails?
Simon and Chester are good friends with an entertaining rapport that is accessible and fun with simple themes.
October 27, 2021
Sir Simon and Chester Super Sleepover is a fantastic book. My 8yo loves reading it over and over and it is also one of the few books that gets frequently requested to be (re)read by my 4yo.
This book (and the rest of the Simon and Chester series) aren’t just fun for kids, parents and kids can both pick up on fun and clever Easter eggs and other hidden gems in each reading.
Cake Atkinson’s art is engaging and full of energy and the story is a great chapter about two friends helping each other to over come their fears and be there for each other.
This book (and the rest of the Simon and Chester series) aren’t just fun for kids, parents and kids can both pick up on fun and clever Easter eggs and other hidden gems in each reading.
Cake Atkinson’s art is engaging and full of energy and the story is a great chapter about two friends helping each other to over come their fears and be there for each other.
November 5, 2021
My daughter (6) is a huge fan of Simon and Chester, we read the original picture book repeatedly all last year, and when the first graphic novel came out she was so thrilled and reading on her own. We borrowed it numerous times from the library. Super Sleepover! Was no different. I brought it home and she got so excited, “a new Simon and Chester!?!?” And immediately sat down and read it all on her own. I was not allowed to read it with her until she was done. And the , we read it together. A great addition to the series that we enjoyed immensely.
November 4, 2025
Friendship is a strong theme in this instalment! Simon has to pass a ghost inspection and Chester is going to his first sleepover and they help to train one another to prepare for each happening. Again, I found the layout so dynamic and fun that it really shows off the zany personality that Simon has, versus Chester's much younger and more anxious personality. Y'all need to give this series a chance, it's very underrated!
Finished copy gifted by Tundra in exchange for an honest review.
Finished copy gifted by Tundra in exchange for an honest review.
November 22, 2021
Simon has to pass his ghost inspection and if he fails, he will banished from Chester's house. Chester has been invited to his first sleepover, but he is not sure about it. Simon agrees to teach Chester about sleepovers, and Chester agrees to train Simon so he will be ready for his inspection. Will Simon pass? Will Chester enjoy the sleepover? Read the story to find out!
July 3, 2022
7/3/2022 ~ An engaging graphic novel for the younger readers (fewer pages, less text, along the lines of Babymouse and Lunch Lady). I appreciate that one of the protagonists is Black. I look forward to sharing this with the elementary readers in my school library.
Funny - can't wait for kids to show me the ghost cheeks. :)
Funny - can't wait for kids to show me the ghost cheeks. :)
April 11, 2024
Another fun addition to the Simon and Chester series. I've read these out of order but I don't find that detracts from my enjoyment. Simon's ghost butt makes me chuckle every time.
And I appreciate that Chester and Simon learn similar lessons in slightly different ways. Or maybe it's that they learn slightly different lessons in a similar way.
And I appreciate that Chester and Simon learn similar lessons in slightly different ways. Or maybe it's that they learn slightly different lessons in a similar way.
December 18, 2025
At first Simon means well, but he's not a very supportive or helpful friend. Rather, Chester is learning to be a supportive and helpful friend... which one could argue is even more important. But the story & characters develop.... Grandma gets a slightly larger role in this one and it's a good 'un.
March 9, 2022
Even though it was released in the fall, I just finally added the latest junior graphic novel about our favorite ghost & his bestie to our libraries!
Simon and Chester: Super Sleepover! is adorable & laugh-out-loud funny, too! More in this series, please!
Simon and Chester: Super Sleepover! is adorable & laugh-out-loud funny, too! More in this series, please!
April 2, 2022
It's high pressure time, Simon has an upcoming inspection on his ghosting skills, and Chester has been invited to his first sleepover. They decide to help each other train for their special events. It won't be easy, but with a little support from each other they just might survive the night.
October 28, 2021
Just as cute as the first one! I can't wait to give this book to my nephew.
November 3, 2021
Loved it!
July 1, 2022
Review to follow soon.
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August 16, 2022Honestly, I thought he was going to be banished and that's why there aren't anymore Simon and Chester books. But it was cute.
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