Three Kinds of Scared
Published on 1. February 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-86508-396-4 (ISBN)
Description
Marty Muskrat is a scaredy-rat. He's scared riding bikes, he's scared climbing trees and he's scared swinging on ropes. When Marty's class goes to Funland Park, his friends help him discover there are only Three Kinds of Scared - and he can conquer every one! Full of gentle humour and warmth, the original version of this story was written by the late F. N. Monjo, the acclaimed American author of over twenty books for children. His son, Justin, who revised and refined the text, feels a special bond with this story which is in part about a young boy trying to win his father's approval. The illustrations by Peter Viska in delicious retro colours have been created using a combination of black ink and electronic animation techniques.
Reviews / Votes
'I loved this book and recommend it to everyone who loves a laugh.'- Esther Griffiths, Illawarra Mercury, 4 May 2002'The reassuring message of the written text is reinforced by the illustrations, which show the assorted animals having fun, and in which warm pastel tones dominate - which adds to the comforting tone.'- Jo Goodman, Magpies, November 2001More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Publishing group
Allen & Unwin
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-86508-396-4 (9781865083964)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Justin Monjo was born in New York City, and came to Australia to study acting at NIDA. He worked as an actor for ten years before switching to writing, and has since had several plays and screenplays produced, including an adaptation of Tim Winton's Cloudstreet.
Justin's father, F. N. Monjo, was the author of over twenty children's books, and wrote an early draft of Three Kinds of Scared just before his death in 1980. Justin later completed the story.
Peter Viska is a well-known children's book illustrator and animator. His company, Mickey Duck Animation, is responsible for successes like L'il Elvis and many others.
Justin's father, F. N. Monjo, was the author of over twenty children's books, and wrote an early draft of Three Kinds of Scared just before his death in 1980. Justin later completed the story.
Peter Viska is a well-known children's book illustrator and animator. His company, Mickey Duck Animation, is responsible for successes like L'il Elvis and many others.