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Whittington - by Alan Armstrong (Paperback)

Name: Whittington - by Alan Armstrong (Paperback)
Brand: Yearling Books
SKU: 88894638
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Highlights

An inspirational Newbery Honor winner about hope, friendship, and the power of storytelling.
8-12 Years
7.77" x 5.04" Paperback
208 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Animals

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About the Book

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-191).

Book Synopsis

An inspirational Newbery Honor winner about hope, friendship, and the power of storytelling.

A scruffy barn cat tells the legend of Dick Whittington, a child who rose from the streets to become the mayor of London, inspiring rescued animals and a struggling young boy. This Newbery Honor winner blends history, fantasy, and heart into an unforgettable journey of hope and resilience.

Review Quotes

"This superior novel interweaves animal fantasy and family story with a retelling of the English folktale "Dick Whittington and His Cat." Teachers and librarians...take note: Whittington reads aloud beautifully, and the extended happy ending will leave everyone smiling in delight." --School Library Journal, starred

About the Author

Alan Armstrong started volunteering in a friend's bookshop when he was eight. At 14, he was selling books at Brentano's. As an adult, every so often, he takes to the road in a VW bus named Zora to peddle used books. He is the editor of Forget Not Mee & My Garden, a collection of the letters of Peter Collinson, the 18th-century mercer and amateur botanist. He lives with his wife, Martha, a painter, in Massachusetts.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.77 Inches (H) x 5.04 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)

Weight: .33 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Animals

Publisher: Yearling Books

Theme: Cats

Format: Paperback

Author: Alan Armstrong

Language: English

Street Date: December 26, 2006

TCIN: 88894638

UPC: 9780375828652

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-8374

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.55 inches length x 5.04 inches width x 7.77 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.33 pounds

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