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OverviewBestselling 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. This critically acclaimed story by National Book Award finalist Christopher Paul Curtis joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes extra bonus content! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Paul CurtisPublisher: Scholastic US Imprint: Scholastic US Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 19.10cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781338359657ISBN 10: 1338359657 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 28 May 2019 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for The Madman of Piney Woods: * Humor and tragedy are often intertwined, and readers will find themselves sobbing and chuckling, sometimes in the same scene. -Kirkus, Starred Review * . . . a delight, featuring the author's obvious love for his characters, his skillful use of sentiment, and his often hyperbolic humor . . . -Booklist, Starred Review Heady stuff. Funny stuff. Smart stuff. Good stuff. Better get your hands on this stuff. -School Library Journal . Praise for The Madman of Piney Woods: * Humor and tragedy are often intertwined, and readers will find themselves sobbing and chuckling, sometimes in the same scene. -Kirkus, Starred Review* . . . a delight, featuring the author's obvious love for his characters, his skillful use of sentiment, and his often hyperbolic humor . . . -Booklist, Starred Review Heady stuff. Funny stuff. Smart stuff. Good stuff. Better get your hands on this stuff. -School Library Journal Author InformationChristopher Paul Curtis was awarded both a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor for his debut book, The Watsons Go to Birmingham -- 1963, and won the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award for his second book, Bud, Not Buddy. Mr. Curtis is also the author of the Golden Kite Award-winning Bucking the Sarge, as well as Mr. Chickee's Funny Money, Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission, and the Newbery Honor book Elijah of Buxton. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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