Terrific
Published on 12. September 2017
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-7352-2988-4 (ISBN)
Description
When grumpy Eugene wins a free cruise to Bermuda, he thinks he knows just what to expect: a really nasty sunburn. But instead, after a shipwreck, he finds himself stranded on a tiny island with no one--except for a parrot with a busted wing. "Terrific," says Eugene. "What good is a parrot?" It turns out a parrot is good for a lot, including planning a very elaborate escape. And when the castaways are rescued by a team of fishermen, it's Eugene's turn to be kind to his new friend.
Reviews / Votes
Awards and Praise for TerrificNew York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books
ALA Notable Book
Horn Book Fanfare
PW Best Books of the Year
Book Sense Top Ten Pick
* "Agee uses tone, pacing, and deadpan humor to great effect; his masterful illustrations beg to be shared with a group." -Horn Book, starred review
* "An upbeat conclusion that trumpets the power of friendship provides an unironic 'Terrific!' at last." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nw Jersey
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
442 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7352-2988-4 (9780735229884)
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Person
Jon Agee is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Winner It's Only Stanley and the ALA Notable Books Little Santa, Terrific, Milo's Hat Trick, and The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau, and a series of popular wordplay books including the IRA-CBC Children's Choice book of palindromes, Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! Jon grew up along the Hudson River in Nyack, New York, and went to college at The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City, where he studied painting and filmmaking. Now a full-time author, he lives in San Francisco with his wife, Audrey.