Synopses & Reviews
The next middle-grade rhyming novel from the award-winning author of
Zorgamazoo!
Prince Puggly of the muddy, terminally unfashionable Kingdom of Spud is surprised when he receives an invitation to a lavish ball in the far more chic Kingdom of Spiff. Puggly is sure that the Spiffs will take one look at him and laugh him out of their kingdom. And thats exactly what they do. . . . But then Puggly meets Francesca, the bookish Princess of Spiff, and together the two set out to teach Francescas Spiffian countrymen an absurd lesson in style. Award-winning author Robert Paul Weston once again delivers a humorous fantasy in rhyming verse that just begs to be read aloud. And this time, it comes with a message thats sure to impress: Theres more to a person than how they are dressed.
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"Like Zorgamazoo (2008), A novel in rhyme, anything but sedate." --Kirkus Reviews
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PRAISE FOR PRINCE PUGGLY OF SPUD AND THE KINGDOM OF SPIFF: "Plot, theme, and writing style make this a terrific read-aloud. Creative formatting and use of various typefaces add to the fun." --School Library Journal
"These couplets beg to be read aloud...the playful language and satisfying story have extensive middle-grade appeal." --Booklist
"Like Zorgamazoo (2008), A novel in rhyme, anything but sedate." --Kirkus Reviews
"A winning story that will appeal to budding poets, fashion designers, and children looking for a laugh." --Library Media Connection
"An excellent choice for a classroom or family read aloud." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
PRAISE FOR ROBERT PAUL WESTON'S ZORGAMAZOO: and#8220;A natural descendant of the works of Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl while hewing close to the droll atmospherics of Edward Gorey and Lemony Snicket.and#8221; and#8212;Booklist (Starred, Top Ten Debut)
and#8220;If Seuss and Dahl collaborated early in their careers, something similar might have resulted.and#8221; and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
and#8220;Give this one to readers who enjoy a little nonsense.and#8221; and#8212;School Library Journaland#160;
and#8220;A story rich in clever wordplay, unusual characters, and fantastic circumstances.and#8221; and#8212;Quill and Quire
and#8220;One of the most exciting childrenand#8217;s books to hit the shelves in a long time.and#8221; and#8212;Canadian Childrenand#8217;s Book News
and#8220;Thereand#8217;s something infectious, contagious, sublime / about a 280-plus-page novel written completely in rhyme.and#8221; and#8212;The Globe and Mail
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"Like
Zorgamazoo (2008), a novel in rhyme, anything but sedate."—
Kirkus Reviews "These couplets beg to be read aloud. . . . the playful language and satisfying story have extensive middle-grade appeal."—Booklist
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"The Seuss inspired text makes this novel a read-aloud must with jokes that will appeal to a wide audience and a theme that explores fashion culture. Great to share, this novel is pure fun!" —Canadian Library Association (Honor Book)
"Like Zorgamazoo (2008), a novel in rhyme, anything but sedate."—Kirkus Reviews
"These couplets beg to be read aloud. . . . the playful language and satisfying story have extensive middle-grade appeal."—Booklist
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Accolades for A Tale Dark and Grimm: • New York Times bestseller
• Selection on the Today Shows Als Book Club for Kids
• NCTE Notable Childrens Books in the Language Arts Selection
• An E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book
• New York Times Editors Choice pick
• Publishers Weekly Flying Start
• School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
• ALA Notable Book
“Unlike any childrens book Ive ever read . . . [it] holds up to multiple re-readings, like the classic I think it will turn out to be.”—New York Times Book Review
“A marvelous reworking of old stories that manages to be fresh, frightening, funny, and humane.”—Wall Street Journal
Accolades for In a Glass Grimmly:
• New York Times bestseller
• A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2012
• A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012
• A School Librry Journal Best Book of 2012
“Gidwitz is back with a second book that, if possible, outshines A Tale Dark and Grimm.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“Compulsively readable.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Gory, hilarious, touching, and lyrical all at once, with tons of kid appeal.”—The Horn Book
“Adam Gidwitz leads us into creepy forests, gruesome deeds, terrible monsters, and—far worse—the dark places of the human heart. Its horrible . . . and I LOVED it!”—Tom Angleberger, author of The Strange Case of Origami
Synopsis
The gates of Willy Wonkas chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only five children will be allowed inside.
Synopsis
In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches.
Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.
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Are You a Believer in Fanciful Things? In Pirates and Dragons and Creatures and Kings?
Then sit yourself down in a comfortable seat, with maybe some cocoa and something to eat, and I?ll spin you the tale of Katrina Katrell, a girl full of courage (and daring, as well!), who down in the subway, under the ground, saw something fantastical roaming around . . .
What was it she saw? I?d rather not say. (Who?s ever heard of a Zorgle, anyway?)
But if you are curious, clever and brave, if intrepid adventure is something you crave, then open this book and I?ll leave it to you to uncover the secret of ZORGAMAZOO!
Join Morty the Zorgle and Katrina on a fantastically illustrated, you?ll-wanna-read-every-word-aloud, sophisticated rhyming adventure for kids of all ages!
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Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?
His son, that's who.
Ever since his father's arrest for the murder of Little Red Riding Hood, teen wolf Henry Whelp has kept a low profile in a Home for Wayward Wolves . . . until a murder at the Home leads Henry to believe his father may have been framed.
Now, with the help of his kleptomaniac roommate, Jack, and a daring she-wolf named Fiona, Henry will have to venture deep into the heart of Dust City: a rundown, gritty metropolis where fairydust is craved by everyone-and controlled by a dangerous mob of Water Nixies and their crime boss leader, Skinner.
Can Henry solve the mystery of his family's sinister past? Or, like his father before him, is he destined for life as a big bad wolf?
Synopsis
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!
But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!
About the Author
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by
The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.
After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing childrens stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.
Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.
Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com