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The Boy Who Lived in a Shell: Snippets for Wandering Minds (Hardback or Cased Bo
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A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Located in: East Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Margaret Ferguson Books
- Binding
- TC
- EAN
- 9780823458455
- ISBN
- 0823458458
- Manufacturer
- Margaret Ferguson Books
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Holiday House, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0823458458
ISBN-13
9780823458455
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6068569438
Product Key Features
Book Title
Boy Who Lived in a Shell : Snippets for Wandering Minds
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Marine Life, General, Imagination & Play, Stories in Verse (See Also Poetry)
Publication Year
2025
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
13.8 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2023-040572
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Watch out when you pick up The Boy Who Lived in a Shell --it's so full of imagination that it just might burst if you're not careful! This marvelous collection had me laughing then smiling then sighing then laughing all over again on nearly every page. Ivo's adventures and the stories he writes on his shell will stay with you for years--as they should. Himmelman has created an entire world that's both dreamy and hilarious--it feels like concentrated childhood. Kids will adore it and gulp it all down just like Thirsty Mirinda gulps down the oceans of the world."--Chris Harris, New York Times bestselling author of I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and My Head Has a Bellyache "Are these poems? Stories? The random thoughts of a devilishly playful mind? As anyone else who reads it will discover, the answers are yes, yes, and yes. I haven't had this much fun reading a children's book in a long time. My advice to anyone who picks it up: Dive into the shell with both feet and enjoy the ride."--Bob Raczka, author of several poetry books including Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys and Wet Cement: A Mix of Concrete Poems, hese are not poems in the traditional sense, but rather a combination of humorous poetry and thoughtful storytelling that will engage readers' fancies and should enjoy wide appeal among young readers, especially those who enjoy the works of Shel Silverstein and Douglas Florian. A recommended addition to library and classroom collections. --School Library Journal Beguiling fare for readers who like their poetic ventures on the surreal side. --Booklist [A] dreamy collection. --Publishers Weekly Overflowing with oomph and pizzazz, this collection will take up space in children's minds for years to come. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review), Overflowing with oomph and pizzazz, this collection will take up space in children's minds for years to come. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) These are not poems in the traditional sense, but rather a combination of humorous poetry and thoughtful storytelling that will engage readers' fancies and should enjoy wide appeal among young readers, especially those who enjoy the works of Shel Silverstein and Douglas Florian. A recommended addition to library and classroom collections. --School Library Journal Beguiling fare for readers who like their poetic ventures on the surreal side. --Booklist [A] dreamy collection. --Publishers Weekly
Grade From
Second Grade
Grade To
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Synopsis
From the venerable John Himmelman comes something new--a collection of story poems perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein. Ivo lived in a great big shell. That floated in the sea. He wrote stories to make the time pass. Millions and millions of stories. More than a shell could hold. More than a boy's life could hold. A boy named Ivo lives in a giant moon snail shell on a beach. One day, a wave carries him out to sea. While he waits to be rescued, he makes the best of his time writing story poems on the walls inside the shell. In his poems, Ivo introduces you to characters such as dolphin, the nicest creature in the ocean who brings him a crayon when he needs a new one. Crab who takes over when Ivo sleeps and writes crabby poems. There's carrot boy who eats so many carrots that he turns into a rabbit. And two sibling pups taken in by different owners and can't stop looking for each other. John Himmelman's masterful collection of poems--each illustrated in full-color art--is filled with unforgettable characters and begs to be read time and time again.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.5.H565Bo 2025
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