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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9780763691219
- Book Title
- Wonderling
- Item Length
- 8.1in
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.5in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Animals / General
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 23.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 464 Pages
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In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartók tells the story of Arthur, a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny. Have you been unexpectedly burdened by a recently orphaned or unclaimed creature? Worry not! We have just the solution for you! Welcome to the Home for Wayward and Misbegotten Creatures, an institution run by evil Miss Carbunkle, a cunning villainess who believes her terrified young charges exist only to serve and suffer. Part animal and part human, the groundlings toil in classroom and factory, forbidden to enjoy anything regular children have, most particularly singing and music. For the Wonderling, an innocent-hearted, one-eared, fox-like eleven-year-old with only a number rather than a proper name -- a 13 etched on a medallion around his neck -- it is the only home he has ever known. But unexpected courage leads him to acquire the loyalty of a young bird groundling named Trinket, who gives the Home's loneliest inhabitant two incredible gifts: a real name -- Arthur, like the good king in the old stories -- and a best friend. Using Trinket's ingenious invention, the pair escape over the wall and embark on an adventure that will take them out into the wider world and ultimately down the path of sweet Arthur's true destiny. Richly imagined, with shimmering language, steampunk motifs, and gripping, magical plot twists, this high adventure fantasy is the debut novel of award-winning memoirist Mira Bartók and has already been put into development for a major motion picture.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
0763691216
ISBN-13
9780763691219
eBay Product ID (ePID)
235236084
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wonderling
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Animals / General
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.1in
Item Height
1.5in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.1.B3727won 2017
Grade from
Fifth Grade
Grade to
Ninth Grade
Reviews
Bartk's language is full of rich description and effulgent inventories of food and places...Bartk's lovely, detailed illustrations and drawings throughout support the sense of enchantment in this imaginative adventure. Captivating and with great potential as a read-aloud. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Written with clear and detailed descriptions, this novel drops readers into a strange, magical, mythical, and mechanical world...Bearing some similarities to Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" with shades of Erin Hunter's "Warriors" series, Bartk's title will appeal to readers who appreciate anthropomorphized animal characters, high-stakes adventure, and Dickensian settings. A stellar new contribution to fantasy that should find a place in every middle grade collection. --School Library Journal (starred review) Arthur's Dickensian steampunk world is richly imagined and gorgeously described...Arthur's story of friendship, hope, and heroics will delight adventure seekers, and the open-ended conclusion and tantalizing hints of larger doings afoot will bring readers eagerly back for the promised sequel. Younger readers not yet ready to tackle a long novel on their own will still be enthralled by the story in shared reading or readaloud. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) Bartk's prose is as alluring as the story she weaves. Every song, every food, every object adds texture to the world, layering the known, the unknown and the magical...A gentle, modern-day nod to the children's books of old, The Wonderling is a sweet, uplifting adventure. --Shelf Awareness Pro Bartk doesn't delve into the origins of groundlings but uses them successfully as a stand-in for other disenfranchised groups, with the groundlings subjected to derision and menial tasks by most of the upper classes. Music plays an important role in the story, both as a means of connection and a force for good...Bartk gives readers a richly imagined fantasy landscape to lose themselves in. --Publishers Weekly This beguiling fiction debut from Bartk (The Memory Palace, 2011) is just the ticket for readers who revel in quest stories, or those with a soft spot for animal fantasies. Bartk carefully constructs her world, gracing it with a classed society, music, and a touch of steampunk. --Booklist Online, Bartk's language is full of rich description and effulgent inventories of food and places...Bartk's lovely, detailed illustrations and drawings throughout support the sense of enchantment in this imaginative adventure. Captivating and with great potential as a read-aloud. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review), Bartk''s language is full of rich description and effulgent inventories of food and places...Bartk''s lovely, detailed illustrations and drawings throughout support the sense of enchantment in this imaginative adventure. Captivating and with great potential as a read-aloud. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Written with clear and detailed descriptions, this novel drops readers into a strange, magical, mythical, and mechanical world...Bearing some similarities to Lemony Snicket''s "A Series of Unfortunate Events" with shades of Erin Hunter''s "Warriors" series, Bartk''s title will appeal to readers who appreciate anthropomorphized animal characters, high-stakes adventure, and Dickensian settings. A stellar new contribution to fantasy that should find a place in every middle grade collection. --School Library Journal (starred review) Arthur''s Dickensian steampunk world is richly imagined and gorgeously described...Arthur''s story of friendship, hope, and heroics will delight adventure seekers, and the open-ended conclusion and tantalizing hints of larger doings afoot will bring readers eagerly back for the promised sequel. Younger readers not yet ready to tackle a long novel on their own will still be enthralled by the story in shared reading or readaloud. --Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books (starred review) Bartk''s prose is as alluring as the story she weaves. Every song, every food, every object adds texture to the world, layering the known, the unknown and the magical...A gentle, modern-day nod to the children''s books of old, The Wonderling is a sweet, uplifting adventure. --Shelf Awareness Pro Bartk doesn''t delve into the origins of groundlings but uses them successfully as a stand-in for other disenfranchised groups, with the groundlings subjected to derision and menial tasks by most of the upper classes. Music plays an important role in the story, both as a means of connection and a force for good...Bartk gives readers a richly imagined fantasy landscape to lose themselves in. --Publishers Weekly This beguiling fiction debut from Bartk (The Memory Palace, 2011) is just the ticket for readers who revel in quest stories, or those with a soft spot for animal fantasies. Bartk carefully constructs her world, gracing it with a classed society, music, and a touch of steampunk. --Booklist Online A dreamy Dickensian tale of a fox-like, one-eared "groundling"[...] the book''s imagined worlds, from hovels to mansions, are imbued with the wonder of the title and its innocent hero, no match for the Faginesque creatures he encounters, should resonate especially with gentle, guileless readers. --The Guardian Bartok has delivered what I hope will become a treasured classic in children''s literature. THE WONDERLING is magical, morally-sound and a true treat for readers of all ages...Bartok writes with a lyrical, cadenced voice and her ability to craft a new, magical world knows no bounds. --KidsReads.com This novel joins riotous exploits with heartfelt wisdom...the most notable element of this story is the pervading message of hope--that no matter how dark the world may seem, there is always light to be found, whether it be in friendship, in the simple sounds of nature or in the countless other small wonders around us. --BookPage Bartk demonstrates her own inventiveness: one type of device for instance is a combination of passenger pigeon, player piano, and the internet. She also creates memorable scenes. --The Horn Book Small sepia-colored illustrations throughout add elegance to this dramatic adventure for children ages 8-13. --The Wall Street Journal The richly developed characters and setting immediately enthrall young readers, who might relish this stylishly written story as both a solo and a read-aloud experience. --Washington Parent ...a good story that will not be put down until the end is reached. --School Library Connection Online
Illustrated by
Bartók, Mira
Copyright Date
2017
Lccn
2017-956214
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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