| The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale Contributor(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra (Author), Wright, Randall (Author), Moser, Barry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561455954 ISBN-13: 9781561455959 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Cats |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2010052275 |
| Lexile Measure: 740 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 8.1" (1.10 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 145948 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, Skilley, an alley cat with an embarrassing secret, longs to escape his street-cat life. "Expertly realized characters and effervescent storytelling make this story of unlikely friendship, royal ravens, and 'the finest cheese in London' a delight." ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW "A success in every way." ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "Readers with great expectations will find them fully satisfied by this tongue-in-cheek romp through a historic public House." ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW Hoping to trade London's damp alleyways for the warmth of ye olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Skilley strikes a bargain with Pip, an erudite mouse. Skilley will protect the mice who live at the inn, and in turn, the mice will provide Skilley with the thing he desires most. But when Skilley and Pip are drawn into a crisis of monumental proportions, their new friendship is pushed to its limits. The escalating crisis threatens the peace not only of the Cheshire Cheese Inn but the entire British Monarchy New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy and author Randall Wright collaborate on this compelling story set in Victorian England. With the artwork of award-winning illustrator Barry Moser, The Cheshire Cheese Cat is filled with charming characters and strong themes of friendship and loyalty. Discussion Guide available Parents' Choice Gold Award - Parents' Choice Foundation Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of 2011 - Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Books of 2011 - School Library Journal |
Contributor Bio(s): Wright, Randall: - Randall Wright is the author of several novels for young readers, including a 2004 VOYA Top Shelf Award winner. He lives in Utah.Deedy, Carmen Agra: - Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times bestselling author and has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.Moser, Barry: - Barry Moser is one of today's most celebrated illustrators of children's books. He is also a printer, painter, printmaker, designer, author, essayist, and teacher. The books Moser has illustrated and/or designed form a list of over three hundred titles. He lives in Massachusetts. |