Earwig and the Witch - Rilegato

Jones, Diana Wynne

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ISBN 10: 006207511X ISBN 13: 9780062075116

Casa editrice: Greenwillow, 2012

Riassunto

Although an orphan, Earwig has always enjoyed living at St. Morwald's, where she manages to make everyone do her bidding, but when she is taken in by foster parents who are actually a witch and a demon, she has a hard time trying to turn the situation to her advantage. 50,000 First printing.

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Recensione:

“This funny story updates fairy tale conventions while highlighting Jones’s subversive wit and her firm belief that children can control their own lives. ... A fine introduction to the late author’s more complex YA novels.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Earwig is a plucky, bossy heroine, and the story is packed with with and humor. Zelinsky’s illustrations enhance this imaginative tale.” (School Library Journal)

“Readers are treated to a nonstop plot, memorable characters, and signature DWJ touches ... An accessible page design incorporates Zelinsky’s plentiful line illustrations, the best of which are showstoppers.” (The Horn Book)

“A refreshing change of pace for young fantasy fans.” (Booklist)

“Jones brings her characteristic witty humor and rich imagination to a whimsical chapter book that would undoubtedly delight as a readaloud. Stubborn and mischievous, Earwig is a likable, albeit irascible, heroine, and her triumph at the witch’s expense will elicit plenty of cheerful howls.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“With this enthralling book, Jones proves that she is still at the top of her game.” (Booklist (starred review))

“[A] joyfully chaotic tale.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

L'autore:

In a career spanning four decades, award-winning author Diana Wynne Jones (1934‒2011) wrote more than forty books of fantasy for young readers. Characterized by magic, multiple universes, witches and wizards—and a charismatic nine-lived enchanter—her books are filled with unlimited imagination, dazzling plots, and an effervescent sense of humor that earned her legendary status in the world of fantasy.

Paul O. Zelinsky is the illustrator of Anne Isaac's Dust Devil and creator of the now-classic interactive book called The Wheels on the Bus. His retelling of Rapunzel was awarded the 1998 Caldecott Medal. Rumpelstitlskin, Hansel and Gretel and Swamp Angel with different authors all garnered Paul a Caldecott Honor. Since 1991 Paul O. Zelinsky has lived in the same apartment with his wife Deborah in northern Brooklyn, New York.

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• Editore: Greenwillow
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 006207511X
• ISBN 13: 9780062075116
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 115
• Disegnatore: Zelinsky Paul O.