Daniel Pinkwater Books

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A collection of five humorous novels for young people originally published between 1978 and 1982, including "Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars," "Slaves of Spiegel," "The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death," "The Last Guru," and "Young Adult Novel."

Melvin recounts his extraordinary adventures in time and space with his 111-year-old sort of great-Uncle Borgel.

An ALA Notable Book Kids ages 9-12 will “delight in [the] oddness” of this Home Alone-style tale set in the 1970s—from a prolific children’s author who captures “a magic that’s not like anyone else’s” (Neil Gaiman). With Victor’s parents out of town, he is free to investigate the mysterious lizard musicians who have recently appeared on TV . . . Things Victor loves: pizza with anchovies, grape soda, B movies aired at midnight, the evening news. And with his parents off at a resort and his older sister shirking her babysitting duties, Victor has plenty of time to indulge himself and to try a few things he’s been curious about. Exploring the nearby city of Hogboro, he runs into a curious character known as the Chicken Man (a reference to his companion, an intelligent hen named Claudia who lives under his hat). The Chicken Man speaks brilliant nonsense, but he seems to be hip to the lizard musicians (real lizards, not men in lizard suits) who’ve begun appearing on Victor’s television after the broadcast of the late-late movie. Are the lizards from outer space? From “other space”? Together Victor and the Chicken Man, guided by the able Claudia, journey to the lizards’ floating island, a strange and fantastic place that operates with an inspired logic of its own.

Kevin Spoon, a wealthy kid who gets everything he wants, learns a lesson about the value of ownership when he is given a doodle flute by Mason Mintz, but is not told how to play it

Introducing the Best Friends Reader Collection! Four bestselling Level 3 readers in one collection, paper-over-board, 6 x 9, and priced at $6.99!Four Level 3 Scholastic Readers, bound in a 6 x 9 paper-over-board format, each containing a friendship story!This bind-up Even Steven and Odd ToddFootball FriendsHare and Friends ForeverSecond-Grade Ape

SOMETHING'S FOWL IN HOBOKEN. When Arthur Bobowicz is sent out to bring home the family's Thanksgiving turkey, he returns instead with Henrietta -- a 266 pound chicken with a mind of her own. Feathers fly when this colossal clucker descends upon Hoboken, New Jersey. Thus begins the hilarious hen-tastic tall tale that has kept readers in stitches since Henrietta first pecked her way onto the scene in 1977. Revised with brand new illustrations by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Auth, this new edition of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency will have readers crowing so hard with laughter, they may just lay an egg!

“Sly, sweet illustrations provide piquant punctuation for Pinkwater’s special brand of nonsense.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) When Mrs. Noodlekugel’s four mice make a terrible mess at tea, she decides to take the mice to visit the eye doctor — and invites Nick and Maxine to come along. Who could predict they’d meet a rough-edged alley cat with a surprising connection to Mr. Fuzzface, Mrs. Noodlekugel’s talking cat? It’s all a day in the life of Daniel Pinkwater’s whimsical characters. A comical tone and cozy black-and-white illustrations are sure to keep young chapter-book readers coming back for more.

A new YA novel in the style of THE EDUCATION OF ROBERT NIFKIN

They were on their own -- three kids and one giant chicken. Stuck in Hoboken for the summer, Nick Itch, Loretta Fischetti, and Bruno Ugg are really, really bored. After whiling away their time spitting in the Hudson River and trying to teach Henrietta, Nick's 266-pound chicken, how to juggle marshmallows, they're ready for something -- anything -- to happen.When a mysterious and brilliant chalk artist starts decorating Hoboken's streets, the three friends are blown away. They set off to explore the art world in a frenzy of adventurous drawing, screeving, and eggplant picnics.

A whimsical middle-grade adventure unfolds as a young protagonist embarks on a quirky journey filled with eccentric characters, including an unfocused spiritual guide, a not-quite-dwarf, and a graffiti artist. The presence of a ghost whale adds to the mystical chaos. With a tone reminiscent of the Muppets, the story promises laughter and encourages readers to seek out the whimsy in their own lives. Daniel Pinkwater's unique humor and creativity shine throughout this engaging tale.

The old powers try to come back, and the planet is plunged into chaos, and civilization is destroyed, and it gets all violent and evil...the old legends tell that a hero...with the sacred turtle, always...Los Angeles, California.Neddie Wentworthstein is the guy with the turtle.Sandor Eucalyptus is the guy with the jellybean.Sholmos Bunyip wants the turtle...and he'll stop at nothing to get it.This is the story of how Neddie, three good friends, a shaman, a ghost, and a little maneuver known as the French substitution determine the fate of the world.

A sequel to critically acclaimed THE NEDDIAD told from the point of view of Ned's friend, IggyLa Brea Woman is missing. Valentino, too. The ghosts of Los Angeles are disappearing right and left!Iggy Birnbaum is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, no matter what Neddie Wentworthstein and Seamus Finn say.There’s just the little matter of traveling to another plane of existence, first…and then, of course, not pissing off a witch once she gets there.From L.A. to Old New Hackensack, fans of The Neddiad will be delighted to join up with Iggy, Neddie, Seamus, and the usual apparitional entourage for another weird and wonderful adventure by Daniel Pinkwater. As Neil Gaiman said about the first book: "it's funny and tender and strange and impossible to describe. What Pinkwater does is magic and I'm grateful for it."THE IGGYSSEY is vintage Pinkwater: laugh out loud funny, incredible characters, dialogue, humor. And like THE NEDDIAD, this book will be similarly illustrated throughout by Calef Brown.

Bestselling author Daniel Pinkwater (Lizard Music, The Hoboken Chicken Emergency) returns in classic form with the illustrated, middle-grade adventures of one young Molly O'Malley: a dwarf (well, dwarf-ish) girl who just won't settle for a boring life in the Catskills. "Daniel Pinkwater's books don't strive for greatness; they don't seem to be trying at all. That's the magic of them." --The New York Times Book Review Molly O'Malley is a clever, adventurous girl. She is also a Dwerg. Dwergs are strange folks who live very quietly in the Catskill mountains, have lots of gold, and are kind of like dwarves (but also not!). Molly isn't interested in cooking and weaving, as she is expected to be. So, she sets off to see the world for herself. Which means a new job, a trip to New York City, prowling gangsters, an adorable king, a city witch, and many historical ghosts. More importantly, it means excellent pizza, new friends, and very quick thinking. Now someone is pursuing the Dwergs for their gold. Can Molly O'Malley save the day?

“Pinkwater works narrative magic within the grammatical confines of the early   reader format.” —   Publishers Weekly  (starred review)With signature wit and whimsy, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater introduces an eccentric, endearing babysitter every child will wish they could have. Welcome to the world of Mrs. Noodlekugel, where felines converse and serve cookies and tea, vision-impaired mice join the party (but may put crumbs up their noses), and children in search of funny adventures are drawn by the warm smell of gingerbread and the promise of magical surprises.

Irving and Muktuk, two muffin-eating polar bears from the frozen north, have some trouble fitting into life at the zoo in Bayonne, New Jersey, so they decide to explore life outside the walls of the zoo.

How often do you find yourself looking in the mirror? And smiling at what you see?More likely, you're thinking what you see Fat, Ugly, Skinny, Round, Stacked or Flat, Bad or Good. From reality television to tabloid headlines, we're all surrounded by weight and discussion of weight. In this collection, a stellar lineup of YA writers sound off on body image., self-esteem, diets, eating disorders, boys, fashion magazines, and why trying on jeans is a bad experience for everyone. There are eight powerful short stories and six moving personal essays from authors whose works include two New York Times bestsellers, a Los Angeles TImes Book Prize, and a Printz Honor; an appendix offers book, movie, and music recommendations. (And in case you're still wondering, No this book does not make you look fat.)

A trained cat who is able to form himself into specialty hats, Thermal Herman is world-renowned for his warmth and agility, but when a friend wanders off with a brain freeze and finds themself in peril, Thermal Herman must rush in to save the day.

A newly-arrived vampire in Blinsh, Pinksylvania, bites one resident, and the next night the two bite two more, then the four bite eight until all of Pinksylvania and, perhaps, the world, has been bitten.

Larry, a stylish polar bear, enjoys blueberry muffins, ballet dancing, and working as a lifeguard at the hotel named after him. When he invites his bear friends from the zoo for a sleepover, excitement ensues. The story is brought to life with vibrant pen-and-ink and colored-marker illustrations by Jill Pinkwater, highlighting Larry's charming personality and the fun-filled adventures that unfold during the unforgettable sleepover.

Ton, Kamera, ACTION! Das Debüt des schweizer Mangaka manus liefert actionreiche Szenen, feine Comedy und eine spannende Geschichte, die Hoffnung macht. Nach einem schweren Unfall und der anschließenden Amputation ihres rechten Arms glaubt Akane, ihr Leben wäre vorbei. Seit diesem Ereignis schottet sie sich von der Außenwelt ab und verbringt ihre Tage verbittert und verängstigt, doch in einem seltenen Moment der Waghalsigkeit und Langeweile traut sie sich wieder aus dem Haus und begegnet einem vorlauten Mädchen namens Kate. Diese gerät jedoch ins Visier eines wahnwitzigen Fernsehproduzenten, der kurzerhand einen Dokumentarfilm über eine berühmte Para-Athletin verwirft und stattdessen eine gefährliche Verfolgungsjagd mit Kate als Geisel inszeniert! Perfekter Mix aus cooler Action und nahbaren Charaktere Abgeschlossen in 4 Bänden Westliche Leserichtung Empfohlen für Leser*innen ab 14 Jahren Dies ist Band 2 der Serie.

Ein Knuffelchen zum Liebhaben. Bär und Hase sind beste Freunde. Sie stromern gern durch den Wald, singen Lieder und führen tiefgründige Gespräche. Mehr oder weniger jedenfalls. Eines Tages fragt der Hase, ob sie nicht ein Kuffelchen bräuchten. Aber was genau ist ein Knuffelchen? Vielleicht irgendein Tier? Eines, das einen lieb hat und um das man sich kümmern muss? Sie denken sehr viel nach. Könnte ein Tannenzapfen ein Knuffelchen sein? Oder eine Raupe? Nein, ein Knuffelchen ist doch ein Kätzchen. Das gefundene Kätzchen macht »Quak« und ist grün. Das stört die beiden überhaupt nicht. Zarte Illustrationen in sanften Farben unterstützen diese leichtfüßige und humorvolle Freundschaftsgeschichte.

KurzbeschreibungEines Morgens ? ndet der kleine Bär etwas sehr Merkwürdiges vor seiner Höhle. Es ist orange, lang, spitz und hat ein grünes Büschel am Ende. Aber woher kommt es? Der kleine Bär wüsste nur zu gern, wer ihm unbedingt eine Freude machen will Eine wunde