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26 Fairmount Avenue (26 Fairmount Avenue Books)

by Tomie Depaola

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ISBN13: 9780698118645
ISBN10: 0698118642
Condition: Standard
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Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eating chocolate with his Nana Upstairs, only to find out--the hard way--that they have eaten chocolate laxative. He tries to skip kindergarten when he finds out he won't learn to read until first grade. "I'll be back next year," he says. When Tomie goes to see Snow White, he creates another sensation. Tomie dePaola's childhood memories are hilarious, and his charming illustrations are sure to please.

Review:

...dePaola recounts some memorable moments from...[his] early years, surrounded by loving family members and friends. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

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An entirely satisfying easy chapter book that will provide an excellent foundation for what may follow. (The Horn Book, starred review)

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DePaola successfully evokes the voice of an inquisitive, precocious five-year-old everyone would want to befriend. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

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Everyone should read 26 Fairmount Avenue-and feel like Tomie's his or her friend too. Fine writing-fine art-fine friend! (Paula Danziger, author of Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon)

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A charming, gentle, funny...His respect and reverence for both the old and the young is clear...in his stories. (Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall)

Synopsis:

Many things happened the year Tomie's family built their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue, in Meriden, Connecticut, including the hurricane of 1938, Tomie's first day of kindergarten, and more. This is the first in a series of chapter books told from Tomie's perspective as a little boy. A 2000 Newbery Honor Book. Illustrations.
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ISBN:
9780698118645
Editor:
dePaola, Tomie
Author:
Moore, Lisa
Author:
dePaola, Tomie
Publisher:
Puffin Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Literary
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - General
Subject:
Authors
Subject:
Authors, American
Subject:
Readers - Chapter Books
Subject:
Illustrators
Subject:
Meriden
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography : Literary
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Authors, American -- 20th century.
Copyright:
1999
Edition Description:
Revised Paperback
Series:
26 Fairmount Avenue Books
Series Volume:
[71]
Publication Date:
March 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
57
Dimensions:
10.20x7.92x.10 in. .26 lbs.
Age Level:
07-11
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