Synopses & Reviews
The publisher and author of
Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of
figs. But the publisher is sure she meant
pigs. After all, whatandrsquo;s the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times (andldquo;Pigs were presented as andlsquo;medalsandrsquo; to the winners of the first Olympicsandrdquo;) to the present day (andldquo;There is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig Newtonsandrdquo;). The author, needless to say, is not happy about this andldquo;little mix-upandrdquo; and makes her feelings very clearly knownandmdash;by scrawling all over the book!
With sticky notes from the publisher, angry scribbles from the author, wrinkles, and pages askew, Under a Pig Tree is a playful peek into a book in andldquo;midproductionandrdquo; and a humorous look at the consequences of small mistakes, by industry pro Margie Palatini and up-and-coming talent Chuck Groenink.
Review
“The format will attract reluctant readers, and the story will please girls who cultivate offbeat interests with as much enthusiasm and zaniness as Zoey.” School Library Journal
Review
“Tweens will celebrate the arrival of an intrepid heroine with plenty of sparkle and spunk to spare. Snappy prose coupled with graphicnovel styling holds appeal for savvy modern readers uptodate with rapidfire texting and instant messaging.” Kirkus Reviews
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andquot;Itandrsquo;s a prime choice for foodie families.andquot;
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andquot;Kiddos will go hog-wild for this farcical romp.andquot;
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andquot;The conceit is humorous...The illustrations are charming...andquot;
Synopsis
Meet Zoey
Age: Eleven. Well, almost eleven. Backspace. Halfway to eleven.
Factoid: 198 days to sixth grade.
Problem: Coolability (see glossary inside).
Connect the dots: A bad hair situation . . . Growing earlobes . . .
Wanted:
1. A fairy godmother.
2. A molto chic makeover molto = very in Italian].
3. A seat at the primo lunch table. Primo is also Italian. It means best.]
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Synopsis
Meet Zoey
Age: Eleven. Well, almost eleven. Backspace. Halfway to eleven.
Factoid: 198 days to sixth grade.
Problem: Coolability (see glossary inside).
Connect the dots: A bad hair situation . . . Growing earlobes . . .
Wanted:
1. A fairy godmother.
2. A molto chic makeover
molto = very in Italian].
3. A seat at the primo lunch table.
Primo is also Italian. It means best.]
The solution:
Tune in
Synopsis
About the Author
Margie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including
Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine;
Moosetache, Mooseltoe, and the Bad Boys series, all illustrated by Henry Cole;
The Cheese, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher;
No Biting, Louise, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart; and
Gorgonzola, illustrated by Tim Bowers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.
Margie Palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine; Moosetache, Mooseltoe, and the Bad Boys series, all illustrated by Henry Cole; The Cheese, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher; No Biting, Louise, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart; and Gorgonzola, illustrated by Tim Bowers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.