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Ferris
Kate Dicamillo
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R424
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When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the
city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions
that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how
can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an
elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of
events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to
believe it's true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist
Yoko Tanaka, this timeless fable from Kate DiCamillo evokes the
largest of themes-hope and belonging, desire and compassion-with
the lightness of a magician's touch.
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The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo; Illustrated by Julie Morstad
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R408
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The story of a boy who discovers that some things can't stay locked
up for ever. It's six months since Rob's mum died and he moved to
Florida. His dad won't talk about her at all. "Crying ain't going
to bring her back," he says. So Rob fills a suitcase in his mind
with all his forbidden thoughts - the rash on his legs, the bullies
at school - and keeps it tight shut. But when he finds a caged
tiger deep in the woods, his whole life begins to change. That same
day he meets Sistine Bailey, another outsider who's bullied at
school. She says they must set the tiger free - and when Rob
imagines the tiger rising out of its cage, his suitcase begins to
open...
A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious
Newbery Medal. A deftly crafted fairy tale adventure story from a
New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious
Newbery Medal. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse
with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own
hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess who
laughs often and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is
the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl who entertains foolish dreams
of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and of
old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery -
unlimited treachery...
A National Book Award finalist by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo.
Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger--a real-life, very large tiger--pacing back and forth in a cage. What's more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other, and ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things--like memories, and heartache, and tigers--can't be locked up forever. Featuring a new cover illustration by Stephen Walton.
In this timeless fable, New York Times bestselling author, twice
winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal and US National Ambassador
for Children's Literature Kate DiCamillo evokes the largest of
themes - hope and belonging, desire and compassion - with the
lightness of a magician's touch. Another classic in the making by
Kate DiCamillo, New York Times bestselling author and twice winner
of the prestigious Newbery Medal. What if? Why not? Could it be?
When a fortune-teller's tent appears in the market square of the
city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions
that he must ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he
find her? The fortune-teller's mysterious answer (An elephant! An
elephant will lead you there!) sets off a chain of events so
remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it
is true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka,
here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be told by
Kate DiCamillo.
A magical medieval tale from two masters, Newbery Medal-winning
Kate DiCamillo and Caldecott Medal-winning Sophie Blackall - a
fantastical meditation on fate, love and the power of words to
spell the world. We shall all, in the end, be led to where we
belong. We shall all, in the end, find our way home. In a time of
war, a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of
the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Gentle Brother Edik finds the girl,
Beatryce, curled in a stall, wracked with fever, coated in dirt and
blood and holding fast to the ear of Answelica the recalcitrant
goat. As the monk nurses Beatryce to health, he uncovers her
dangerous secret - one that imperils them all. And so it is that a
girl with a head full of stories must venture into a dark wood in
search of the castle of a king who wishes her dead. But should she
lose her way, Beatryce knows that those who love her - a wild-eyed
monk, a man who had once been king, a boy with a terrible sword and
a goat with a head as hard as stone - will never give up searching
for her. And to know this is to know everything.
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Charlotte's Web (Paperback)
E. B. White; Illustrated by Garth Williams; Kate Dicamillo
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R247
R181
Discovery Miles 1 810
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Beloved by generations, Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little are two of the most cherished stories of all time. Now, for the first time ever, these treasured classics are available in lavish new collectors' editions. In addition to a larger trim size, the original black-and-white art by Garth Williams has been lovingly colorized by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells, adding another dimension to these two perfect books for young and old alike. Whether you are returning once again to visit with Wilbur, Charlotte, and Stuart, or giving the gift of these treasured stories to a child, these spruced-up editions are sure to delight fans new and old. The interior design has been slightly moderated to give the books a fresh look without changing the original, familiar, and beloved format. Garth Williams's original black-and-white line drawings for the jacket of Stuart Little have also been newly colorized by the celebrated illustrator Rosemary Wells. These classics return with a new look, but with the same heartwarming tales that have captured readers for generations.
Collect the complete -- and completely marvelous -- Bink &
Gollie series in a boxed set bonanza.
Whether exploring the wonders of the state fair, attempting to set
a world record, or just relaxing with some pancakes and peanut
butter, Bink and Gollie are irresistibly witty, imaginative, and
adventurous -- just the sort of friends young readers love. Now, in
a boxed set, kids can savor all of their outrageously funny
escapades, created by the brilliant pairing of authors Kate
DiCamillo and Alison McGhee with illustrator Tony Fucile. Featured
are paperback editions of:
"- Bink & Gollie"
"- Bink & Gollie: Two for One"
" - Bink & Gollie: Best Friends Forever"
For fans of Mercy Watson, old and new, comes a joyful crescendo of
favourite characters in a picture-book celebration of the quiet
miracles Christmastime brings. When Stella gets the sudden idea to
go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her.
Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The Watsons are
very involved in a precarious fruitcake attempt (but happy to send
their pig, Mercy, out for the occasion). Eugenia Lincoln declines,
a bit rudely, to accompany on her accordion, and Horace Broom is
too busy studying planetary movement. Will Stella need to sing by
herself - with enthusiastic contributions from the pig, the cat,
and the horse she picks up on the way? Or does the evening hold a
miracle Stella hadn't expected? With tender affection for Mercy
Watson and all her Deckawoo Drive friends, Kate DiCamillo and Chris
Van Dusen offer a picture-book homage to the season that is
perfectly suited for family sharing - perhaps with some cups of hot
chocolate and a stack of well-buttered toast.
Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo s "New York Times" best-selling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn t have is a horse until he meets Maybelline, that is, and then it s love at first sight. Maybelline loves spaghetti and sweet nothings, and she loves Leroy, too. But when Leroy forgets the third and final rule of caring for Maybelline, disaster ensues. Can Leroy wrestle fate to the ground, rescue the horse of his heart, and lasso loneliness for good? Join Leroy, Maybelline, and a cast of familiar characters Stella, Frank, Mrs. Watson, and everyone s favorite porcine wonder, Mercy for some hilarious and heartfelt horsing around on Deckawoo Drive."
"Utterly chuckle-worthy, charming, and (thank goodness) still
refreshing." -- "Kirkus Reviews"
The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie - utter
opposites and best friends extraordinaire - must use teamwork and
their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the
energetic Bink win the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck
game? Will the artistic Gollie wow the crowd in the talent show? As
the undaunted duo steps into the mysterious tent of fortune-teller
Madame Prunely, one prediction is crystal clear: this unlikely pair
will always be the closest of pals. Get ready for more laughs in
this wry, warmhearted sequel to the New York Times Book Review Best
Illustrated Book Bink and Gollie, written by the award-winning,
best-selling Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee and featuring the
exuberant visual humor of illustrator Tony Fucile.
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Great Joy (Hardcover)
Kate Dicamillo; Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline
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R270
Discovery Miles 2 700
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Just before Christmas, an organ grinder and his monkey appear on the street corner outside Frances' apartment. Frances can see them from her window and, sometimes, when it's quiet, she can hear their music. She can't stop thinking about them, especially after she sees the man and his monkey sleeping outside on the cold street at midnight. Even when it is her turn to speak in the Christmas play, all she can think about is the organ grinder's sad eyes. Everyone is silent until Frances finds the perfect words to share, just in time.
Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking novel by a master storyteller, now available as a movie on Disney+.
It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw it coming – the vacuum cleaner, that is. As for self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, she has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You! so she is just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight and misspelled poetry. And Flora will be changed too as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters and featuring an exciting new format – a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences, plus full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by a talented new artist.
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