Synopses & Reviews
One rainy afternoon while Mona was practicing her scales, she had the oddest feeling. . . . Then Mona saw the little stranger.
So begins this strange and happy friendship between two very unlikely compatriots.
Review
"The creator of the George and Martha books and other works of hilarity presents here another tale of strange friendship." Publishers Weekly
"Were smiling . . . welcoming these new folks to Marshalls repertoire." New York Times Book Review Notable Book
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Synopsis
So begins this strange and happy friendship between two very unlikely compatriots.
About the Author
James Marshall (1942-1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious childrens books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a masters degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his lifes work as one of the finest creators of childrens books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.