Awards
- Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Intermediate) 2012
- Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Children's) 2011
Overview
From Barbara O'Connor, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish, comes a charming tale that is a humorous and heartwarming look at the joy that can come out of being a Royal Rule Breaker, and learning to find one's own adventures. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Kate DiCamillo. Nothing ever happens in Fayette, South Carolina. That's what Popeye thinks, anyway. His whole life, everything has just been boring, boring, boring. But things start to look up when the Jewells' Holiday Rambler makes a wrong turn and gets stuck in the mud, trapping Elvis and his five rowdy siblings in Fayette for who knows how long. Popeye has never met anyone like Elvis Jewell. He's so good at swearing he makes Uncle Dooley look like a harp-strumming angel, and he says ""So what?"" like he really means it. Then something curious comes floating down the creek--a series of boats with secret messages--and it sends Popeye and Elvis into the big world on the hunt for a small adventure. Don't miss Barbara O'Connor's other heartwarming middle-grade titles: Wish Wonderland How to Steal a Dog Greetings from Nowhere Beethoven in Paradise Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester On the Road to Mr. Mineo's Halfway to Harmony Dream
Full Product Details
Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Square Fish
Imprint: Square Fish
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 19.30cm
Weight: 0.141kg
ISBN: 9780312659325
ISBN 10: 0312659326
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 04 January 2011
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
With humor and authenticity, this beguiling tale of summer friendship mines the small, jewellike adventures of a rural childhood. --STARRED, Publishers Weekly Elvis and Popeye's journey reminds readers to look for and enjoy the small treasures in their lives. Save a spot on your shelves for this small adventure with a grand heart. --STARRED, School Library Journal This small gem has the power to keep readers entranced. -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED O'Connor captures South Carolina speech patterns; she quietly paces the narrative, often placing short sentences in a vertical sequence for emphasis. Yes, sometimes the best gifts come in small packages. -- The Horn Book The rich specificity of the experience should keep readers involved. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Interestingly offbeat characters, a clear narrative arc, and intriguing vocabulary . . . a satisfying read. -- Booklist
With humor and authenticity, this beguiling tale of summer friendship mines the small, jewellike adventures of a rural childhood. -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review Elvis and Popeye's journey reminds readers to look for and enjoy the small treasures in their lives. Save a spot on your shelves for this small adventure with a grand heart. -- School Library Journal , Starred Review This small gem has the power to keep readers entranced. -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review<br> O'Connor captures South Carolina speech patterns; she quietly paces the narrative, often placing short sentences in a vertical sequence for emphasis. Yes, sometimes the best gifts come in small packages. -- The Horn Book The rich specificity of the experience should keep readers involved. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Interestingly offbeat characters, a clear narrative arc, and intriguing vocabulary . . . a satisfying read. -- Booklist
With humor and authenticity, this beguiling tale of summer friendship mines the small, jewellike adventures of a rural childhood. -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review Elvis and Popeye's journey reminds readers to look for and enjoy the small treasures in their lives. Save a spot on your shelves for this small adventure with a grand heart. -- School Library Journal , Starred Review This small gem has the power to keep readers entranced. -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review O'Connor captures South Carolina speech patterns; she quietly paces the narrative, often placing short sentences in a vertical sequence for emphasis. Yes, sometimes the best gifts come in small packages. -- The Horn Book The rich specificity of the experience should keep readers involved. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Interestingly offbeat characters, a clear narrative arc, and intriguing vocabulary . . . a satisfying read. -- Booklist
Author Information
Barbara O'Connor is the author of numerous acclaimed books for children, including Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia; Me and Rupert Goody; Greetings from Nowhere and How to Steal a Dog. She has been awarded the Parents' Choice Gold and Silver Awards, the Massachusetts Book Award, and the Dolly Gray Award, among many honors. As a child, she loved dogs, salamanders, tap dancing, school, and even homework. Her favorite days were when the bookmobile came to town. She was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, and now lives in Duxbury, Massachusetts, a historic seaside village not far from Plymouth Rock.
