After a mud-spattered Scrubbing Brush is banished to the bin by Dad, action figure Traction Man, ineptly assisted by an annoying battery-powered robotic Turbodog, bravely ventures out to rescue his trusty sidekick. After a series of missteps, Scrubbing Brush is rescued from the “Dark and Terrible Underworld of the Bin” (n.p.), cleaned up, and ready to accompany Traction Man on their next dangerous exploration. Like Traction Man Is Here! (2005), this new adventure of Traction Man features zany, comic-book-style mixed media illustrations and is filled with tongue-in-cheek humor. 2008–National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA), 2008–School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, 2008–Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice, 2008–Horn Book Fanfare, 2008–Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books, 2008–Bulletin Blue Rib bon Book, 2008–Book Links Lasting Connection, 2009–Gryphon Award Honor Book. ca

Originally published by Random House/Jonathan Cape Great Britain, in 2008.