| The Better Tree Fort Contributor(s): Kerrin, Jessica Scott (Author), Leng, Qin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1554988632 ISBN-13: 9781554988631 Publisher: Groundwood Books OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Parents |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.7" W x 10.7" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem - Topical - Family - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 193671 Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Let's build a tree fort," Russell says to his dad when they move into a house with a big maple tree in the backyard. His dad doesn't know much about building, but he gamely follows Russell's plan. Several trips to the lumber store later, the tree fort is done. There is no slide, balcony or skylight like Russell imagined, but it is perfect -- right up until he notices another tree fort going up three houses over. When Russell goes over to investigate, he meets Warren, whose bigger tree fort has castle turrets and working lights. Russell is in awe until it dawns on him that it's not worth worrying about who has the better tree fort when he has a loving dad there to build one with him. In this subtle, humorous story, Jessica Scott Kerrin explores the idea of keeping up with the Joneses -- and what that means when you're a kid with a tree fort. Qin Leng's lighthearted watercolor illustrations show the unshakeable bond between a father and son, as well as the delightful details of two tree forts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kerrin, Jessica Scott: - Jessica Scott Kerrin is the author of the middle-grade novels The Things Owen Wrote, The Spotted Dog Last Seen and The Missing Dog Is Spotted. She is also known for the Lobster Chronicles series and the best-selling Martin Bridge series. Born and raised in Alberta, she now lives in downtown Halifax, Canada. The Better Tree Fort is her first picture book. Leng, Qin: -Qin Leng lives and works as a designer and illustrator in Toronto. She graduated from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema and has received many awards for her animated short films and artwork. Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin, written by Chieri Uegaki, was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award, and received the APALA Award for best picture book. Her most recent books include Away, written by Emil Sher, and A Family Is a Family Is a Family, written by Sara O'Leary, which was selected for USBBY's Outstanding International Books List. |