As *The Complete Peanuts* reaches its halfway point. Snoopy's family suddenly expands, adding a brother (Spike), a sister (Belle), and even a nephe. Also in this volume, the Linus/Snoopy/Truffles love triangle, Peppermint Patty's Powder Puff Derby and obedience-school fiascos, Charlie Brown's meeting with his idol Joe Shlabotnik, Marcie's unwated suitor, and the final fate of the talking schoolhouse building. Plus an introduction by SNL writer, "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog" creator, and lifelon *Peanuts* fan Robert Smigel.