William Kotzwinkle is celebrated for his distinctive literary voice and profound explorations of the human condition. His narratives delve into the intricate connections between characters and their worlds, often revealing hidden truths. Kotzwinkle's masterful storytelling evokes powerful emotions and thought-provoking insights, captivating readers across diverse cultures. His work stands as a testament to the art of the novel and the enduring power of imagination.
Featuring an all-insect cast, this collection presents four engaging detective stories inspired by Sherlock Holmes, tailored for young readers. The narratives blend humor and intrigue, creating a fantastically entertaining homage to the classic detective genre. With clever plots and charming characters, these tales are sure to captivate and inspire budding young sleuths.
A visit from Professor Kompressor brings hope for Walter the dog's digestive issues through a special food mixed in a Kompressatron. However, when the professor's remedy fails, Walter's father concocts a strange mixture that causes Walter to inflate and float away. In a twist of fate, Walter discovers he can help a flock of distressed butterflies, using his newfound ability to save them from danger. His adventure raises questions about whether his flying days are truly over.
Set in Victorian Bugland, Inspector Mantis and his colleague Doctor Hopper tackle a series of intriguing mysteries, including "The Case of the Missing Butterfly" and "The Case of the Caterpillar's Head." As they navigate the whimsical challenges of their insect world, the duo employs clever deduction to unravel each perplexing case, showcasing their unique skills and the vibrant setting of their adventures.
& quot;Pure magic. The mystery turns on the convoluted history of an old master toy maker will makes his toys with such skill that they have lives of their own. It would be advisable to sit down while reading what the toys finally do. & quot; --Playboy At the fashionable salon of Ric Lazare you can have your fortune told by an amazing machine of unerring accuracy. But the Paris police think Lazare is a con man and send Inspector Picard to investigate. Inspector Picard prefers lemon tarts and prostitutes to high society; and he is unprepared for the string of murders that pulls him across the continent until he is tangled in the killer's last seductive knot. A landmark in the history of detective fiction, mystery is taken to the level of enchantment in this lyrical thriller set in the glitter of nineteenth century Paris. & quot;Alternately dark and glittering ... a first rate vaudeville turn, a comedic mask lightly stretched over enigmatic questions ... a witty sendup of the detective story, an intriguing meditation on illusion and the conjurer's art, an antic fantasy done with a richness of invention that doffs a hat to Dickens ... Inspector Picard's quest takes him across a vividly imagined Europe, a continent of the mind, peopled with wonderfully baroque characters. The illusion, in all its myriad forms abounds. Everywhere there are magical happenings ... and everywhere, there is the magic wrought by Kotzwinkle himself. & quot; --Chicago Tribune
Now, at last, we see where E.T. comes from -- who he really is and what his own distant world is like. Return with him to the Green Planet, whose inhabitants are the supreme masters of all growing things in the galaxy. Wander through their immense enchanted gardens, to which E.T. has returned, with Gertie's geranium, a fondness for junk food, and an all-consuming love for the earthling Elliott and his family. But things on Earth have changed since E.T. left. Elliott has begun to notice the opposite sex, and his cherished memories of E.T. are losing ground to thoughts of a girl in his class who wears a rhinestone ponytail clip. More important, he seems to have forgotten E.T.'s teachings of gentleness and peace. He is about to become the most terrible thing of all, observes E.T. from three million light years away. He is about to become -- Man.
E.T. has returned to his home, the Green Planet. He is in disgrace and misses his friend from Earth, Elliot. E.T. decides he must try to return to Earth.
This novella tells the story of Johnny and Diane Laski, a sculptor and his wife, and their attempt to bring a new life into the world, during a cold Maine winter, deep in the country.
Warning- this book may cause flatulence! Walter is a wonderful dog, except for one small problem. Gas. He can't help it. It's just the way he is. Fortunately, Billy and Betty love him in spite of his gas problems. But Father says he's got to go. He's smelling up the house. Poor Walter. He's going back to the dog pound tomorrow. How will he escape this terrible fate? The answer will have you rolling on the floor with laughter
Once upon a time, a large black American bear found a novel manuscript under a tree. Unable to eat it, he stole and read it. Liking it, he borrowed a suit, named himself "Hal Jam" after his favorite jam, and went to New York to seek his fortune in publishing. Kotzwinkle crafted a satirical fairy tale for adults.
Howard Halliday, editor-in-chief of the Midnight Examiner, a tabloid, finds himself caught up in an unexpected adventure involving the Mafia and a voodoo sorceress
