Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;andlt;bigandgt; Got Sprites? andlt;/bigandgt;andlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Many would have you believe that sprites (or "fairies" as they're often called) are sweet and pretty and ultimately peaceful creatures. But don't let the carefree nature of these dazzling beguilers fool you. Because while they do make for awesome pets (or, if you prefer, companions), these are not creatures to be handled lightly. So forget everything you know -- or think you know -- about sprites, and listen to the experts from the International Sprite League as they, with the assistance of the creative team that brought you the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, provide a resource that will prove to be as essential for the novice sprite keeper as a strong cage and eyes in the back of his or her head.
Synopsis
Introduces young readers to the world of sprites through a review of their characteristics, mannerisms, lifestyle, habits, different names, and unique appearances, enhanced with detailed, full-color illustrations. 100,000 first printing. $200,000 ad/promo.
Synopsis
Got Sprites?
Many would have you believe that sprites (or "fairies" as they're often called) are sweet and pretty and ultimately peaceful creatures. But don't let the carefree nature of these dazzling beguilers fool you. Because while they do make for awesome pets (or, if you prefer, companions), these are not creatures to be handled lightly. So forget everything you know -- or think you know -- about sprites, and listen to the experts from the International Sprite League as they, with the assistance of the creative team that brought you the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, provide a resource that will prove to be as essential for the novice sprite keeper as a strong cage and eyes in the back of his or her head.
About the Author
Holly Black is the author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books for kids and teens. Some of her titles include The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), The Modern Faerie Tale series, the Curse Workers series, andlt;iandgt;Doll Bonesandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;The Coldest Girl in Coldtownandlt;/iandgt;. She has been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award, a finalist for an Eisner Award, and the recipient of both an Andre Norton Award and a Newbery Honor. She lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret door. Visit her at BlackHolly.com.Tony DiTerlizzi is a andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestselling author and illustrator who has been creating books with Simon andamp; Schuster for more than a decade. From his fanciful picture books like andlt;iandgt;Jimmy Zangwowand#8217;s Out-of-this-World Moon Pie Adventureandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Adventure of Menoandlt;/iandgt; (with his wife, Angela), and andlt;iandgt;The Spider andamp; The Flyandlt;/iandgt; (a Caldecott Honor book), to chapter books like andlt;iandgt;Kenny and The Dragonandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Search for WondLaandlt;/iandgt;, Tony always imbues his stories with a rich imagination. His middle grade series, The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Holly Black), has sold millions of copies, been adapted into a feature film, and has been translated in more than thirty countries. You can visit him at DiTerlizzi.com.Tony DiTerlizzi is a andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestselling author and illustrator who has been creating books with Simon andamp; Schuster for more than a decade. From his fanciful picture books like andlt;iandgt;Jimmy Zangwowand#8217;s Out-of-this-World Moon Pie Adventureandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Adventure of Menoandlt;/iandgt; (with his wife, Angela), and andlt;iandgt;The Spider andamp; The Flyandlt;/iandgt; (a Caldecott Honor book), to chapter books like andlt;iandgt;Kenny and The Dragonandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Search for WondLaandlt;/iandgt;, Tony always imbues his stories with a rich imagination. His middle grade series, The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Holly Black), has sold millions of copies, been adapted into a feature film, and has been translated in more than thirty countries. You can visit him at DiTerlizzi.com.