The boy, the bird, & the coffin maker
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Allepuz, Anuska, 1979- author.
Published
New York, NY : Philomel Books, 2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
190 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 4
Status
Northwest Reno Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION WOODS 2018
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J FICTION WOODS 2018
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South Valleys Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION WOODS 2018
1 available
J FICTION WOODS 2018
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION WOODS 2018
1 available
J FICTION WOODS 2018
1 available
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Fiction | J FICTION WOODS 2018 | On Shelf |
South Valleys Library - Children's Fiction | J FICTION WOODS 2018 | On Shelf |
Sparks Library - Children's Fiction | J FICTION WOODS 2018 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Philomel Books, 2018.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.7, 4 Points
Level 4.7, 4 Points
Notes
Description
Friendship and magical realism sparkle on the page in this heartwarming, delightfully eccentric illustrated middle-grade gem from an extraordinary new literary voice. Perfect for fans of A Snicker of Magic and The Penderwicks. Alberto lives alone in the town of Allora, where fish fly out of the sea and the houses shine like jewels. He is a coffin maker and widower, spending his quiet days creating the final resting places of Allora's people. Then one afternoon a magical bird flutters into his garden, and Alberto, lonely inside, welcomes it into his home. And when a kindhearted boy named Tito follows the bird into Alberto's kitchen, a door in the old man's heart cracks open. Tito is lonely too--but he's also scared and searching for a place to hide. Fleeing from danger, he just wants to feel safe for once in his life. Can the boy and the old man learn the power of friendship and escape the shadows of their pasts? With a tender bond that calls to mind The Girl Who Drank the Moon, charming characters reminiscent of The Penderwicks, and the whimsy of A Snicker of Magic, this is a novel to curl up with, an extraordinary work of magical realism that makes the world feel like a warmer and happier place. Complete with dazzling interior illustrations, a gem from start to finish. Praise for The Boy, the Bird, and the Coffin Maker: "A beautifully written debut about recovering from grief and finding hope through an unlikely friendship. The writing itself is a gorgeous lyrical prose laced with magical realism, like a Gabriel García Márquez story for young readers." --BookTrust * "Elegantly told from start to finish and enhanced by Allepuz's evocative images and decorations, debut author Woods has created a fairy tale that will linger with readers." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW "A lyrical and melancholy tale [filled with] atmospheric writing." --School Library Journal "A quietly triumphant tale." --Kirkus Reviews "This uplifting book will enthrallreaders, enveloping them in its gentle charm." --Booklist
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Woods, M., & Allepuz, A. (2018). The boy, the bird, & the coffin maker (First American edition.). Philomel Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Woods, Matilda and Anuska Allepuz. 2018. The Boy, the Bird, & the Coffin Maker. Philomel Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Woods, Matilda and Anuska Allepuz. The Boy, the Bird, & the Coffin Maker Philomel Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Woods, Matilda,, and Anuska Allepuz. The Boy, the Bird, & the Coffin Maker First American edition., Philomel Books, 2018.
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