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The Madman of Piney Woods By Christopher Paul Curtis Hardcover 2014 (1547)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780545156646
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0545156645
ISBN-13
9780545156646
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201611356
Product Key Features
Book Title
Madman of Piney Woods (Scholastic Gold)
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Historical / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-), Action & Adventure / General, People & Places / United States / African American, Social Themes / Depression & Mental Illness, General, Social Themes / Friendship, People & Places / Canada / General, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2015-296562
Reviews
*"Humor and tragedy are often intertwined, and readers will find themselves sobbing and chuckling, sometimes in the same scene. Though this story stands alone, it will be even more satisfying for those who have read Elijah of Buxton."- Kirkus, starred review, "Curtis deftly makes what might have been simply heart-rending hopeful and redeeming instead... a pleasure to read." -- New York Times Book Review * "A delight, featuring the author's obvious love for his characters, his skillful use of sentiment, and his often hyperbolic humor... quintessential Curtis." -- Booklist , starred review * "A journey of revelation and insight... profoundly moving yet also at times very funny." -- Horn Book Magazine , starred review * "Beautiful storytelling as only Curtis can do it." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Curtis masterfully interweaves goofy family vignettes, memorable characters, and thought-provoking themes into a page-turner with appeal to multiple audiences and tastes." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "Poignant and powerful." -- Publishers Weekly, Awards for ELIJAH OF BUXTON A Newbery Honor Book Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Finalist, Governor General's Literary Award An American Library Association Notable Book A Canadian Library Association Book of the Year Praise for ELIJAH OF BUXTON * "Rich, masterful storytelling. . . . This is Curtis's best novel yet, and no doubt many readers, young and old, will finish and say, 'This is one of the best books I have ever read.'" --KIRKUS, starred review * "A fine, original novel from a gifted storyteller. . . . Readers drawn to the book by humor will find themselves, at times, on the edge of their seats in suspense and, at others, moved to tears." --BOOKLIST, starred review * "Curtis's talent for dealing with painful periods of history with grace and sensitivity is as strong as ever." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review * "Elijah . . . is an irresistible character. . . . This arresting, surprising novel of reluctant heroism is about nothing less than nobility." --HORN BOOK, starred review, *"Woven throughout this profoundly moving yet also at times very funny novel are themes of family, friendship, community, compassion, and, fittingly, the power of words"- THE HORN BOOK MAGAZINE, starred review, *"It is, in short, quintessential Curtis, sure to please his legions of fans and to cultivate new ones." Booklist, starred review, "Curtis deftly makes what might have been simply heart-rending hopeful and redeeming instead... a pleasure to read." -- New York Times Book Review * "A delight, featuring the author's obvious love for his characters, his skillful use of sentiment, and his often hyperbolic humor... quintessential Curtis." -- Booklist , starred review* "A journey of revelation and insight... profoundly moving yet also at times very funny." -- Horn Book Magazine , starred review* "Beautiful storytelling as only Curtis can do it." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Curtis masterfully interweaves goofy family vignettes, memorable characters, and thought-provoking themes into a page-turner with appeal to multiple audiences and tastes." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review"Poignant and powerful." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON., Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON. Benji and Red couldn't be more different. They aren't friends. They don't even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the Madman of Piney Woods be real? In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in Elijah of Buxton. Here is another novel that will break your heart -- and expand it, too., Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON.Benji and Red couldn't be more different. They aren't friends. They don't even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the Madman of Piney Woods be real? In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in Elijah of Buxton. Here is another novel that will break your heart -- and expand it, too.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.C94137Mad 2015
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