Overview
Stumpy the Squirrel and friends team up to save the day in this charming standalone companion to the beloved Gooseberry Park, from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Arthur Howard. There has been no rain for months, and all of the animals in Gooseberry Park are in danger. Can the crew of dear friends come up with a brilliant solution in time to save the day? Absolutely! Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's first novel in more than a decade has all the wit and charm of the first adventure of the Gooseberry Park gang, as she "" unspools a quietly magical tale of cooperation and kindness"" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Full Product Details
Author: Cynthia Rylant ,
Arthur Howard
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Imprint: Beach Lane Books
Edition: Reprint ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9781481404501
ISBN 10: 1481404504
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 March 2016
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""First-rate entertainment. Readers will relish every moment of this impeccably paced fantasy and its winning depictions of the unique perspectives and quandaries of four unlikely companions.""--""Publishers Weekly, "" starred review ""Sophisticated and funny . . . A tender tale delivered by a sure hand.""--""Kirkus Reviews"" [set star] ""First-rate entertainment. Readers will relish every moment of this impeccably paced fantasy.""--""Publishers Weekly"" (starred) ""Sophisticated and funny . . . A tender tale delivered by a sure hand.""--""Kirkus Reviews""
First-rate entertainment. Readers will relish every moment of this impeccably paced fantasy and its winning depictions of the unique perspectives and quandaries of four unlikely companions. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Sophisticated and funny . . . A tender tale delivered by a sure hand. -- Kirkus Reviews [set star] First-rate entertainment. Readers will relish every moment of this impeccably paced fantasy. -- Publishers Weekly (starred) Sophisticated and funny . . . A tender tale delivered by a sure hand. -- Kirkus Reviews
First-rate entertainment. Readers will relish every moment of this impeccably paced fantasy and its winning depictions of the unique perspectives and quandaries of four unlikely companions. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Sophisticated and funny . . . A tender tale delivered by a sure hand. -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including beloved series Henry and Mudge, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Oregon. Arthur Howard is the illustrator of the Mr. Putter & Tabby, Gooseberry Park, and Motor Mouse series by Cynthia Rylant; Goatilocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl; Noodle & Lou by Liz Garton Scanlon; and his own picture books including My Creepy Valentine, My Dream Dog, and When I Was Five. He lives in New York City.
