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Is one side of this wall really safer than the other side? John Agee, acclaimed author of It’s Only Stanley, presents this hilarious picture book about a foolish knight and an ogre. Wall has a surprising ending and lots of great details for kids and adults. Recommended By Kim T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A foolish knight is certain that his side of the wall is the safe side in this clever, amusingly meta picture book by the acclaimed creator of It’s Only Stanley
There’s a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero — a young knight — is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side — like an angry tiger and giant rhino, and worst of all, an ogre who would gobble him up in a second! But our knight doesn’t seem to notice the crocodile and growing sea of water that are emerging on his side. When he’s almost over his head and calling for help, who will come to his rescue? An individual who isn’t as dangerous as the knight thought — from a side of the book that might just have some positive things to offer after all!
About the Author
Jon Agee is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, including Terrific (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), Milo’s Hat Trick (an ALA Notable Book), Little Santa (an ALA Notable Book and recipient of five starred reviews), and It’s Only Stanley (a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book). He lives in San Francisco, California. Visit him online at jonagee.com.