{"product_id":"9781619634879","title":"Blue in the Face : A Story of Risk, Rhyme, and Rebellion","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBlue in the Face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Gerry Swallow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Elspeth Pule, an eleven-year-old brat, wakes up one day in a strange forest, she finds some familiar faces around her--those of the nursery rhyme characters she grew up reading about. But as she soon learns from Humpty Dumpy, a suave, tuxedo-wearing egg, what she knows is a twisted version of the truth concocted by the evil Old King Krool--and none of the characters are who she thinks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElspeth couldn't care less, but she soon gets pulled into the fight against Krool's tyranny. And if she wants to get home, she'll need to learn some compassion--and teach the characters that sometimes a good old-fashioned tantrum is exactly what's necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold in a hilarious voice and with black and white illustrations throughout, this \"revolutionary\" tale is perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and Lemony Snicket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Filled with delightful characters, witty remarks, and jokes aplenty, this book is a delightful tale and loads of fun. Fans of the Sisters Grimm, Lemony Snicket, and the Magic Tollbooth will find much to like and chuckle over. Recommended.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lot of silliness, even with the government overthrow plot, and humorous illustrations punctuate the text, adding even more levity.\" - \u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Each chapter is introduced with an authentic nursery rhyme, and Swallow interweaves familiar characters (e.g., Humpty Dumpty and Jack Horner) with Elspeth’s fantasy adventure to engage readers in a creative way.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Familiar nursery-rhyme characters assume arresting new personas in this witty, clever story of personal transformation. Rewritten rhymes and cartoonlike illustrations add humor. A surprising heroine fulfills her destiny in this rollicking version of Mother Goose.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fans of wordplay, puns, and fractured fairy tales should be right at home.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A grand escapade centered around a close family of smart, helpful, likable characters. Great fun.” —starred review, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on A WHOLE NOTHER STORY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If the kids are waiting for the next Wimpy Kid book, hand them this.” —\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle on A WHOLE NOTHER STORY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Those who enjoyed Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will find some of the same surreal qualities in this first book in a series--and a bit more warmth besides.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on A WHOLE NOTHER STORY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The storytelling, which merges deadpan narration with an absurdist sense of humor, is the real star of this fast-paced adventure.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on A WHOLE NOTHER STORY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If Lemony Snicket and Dave Barry got married and had a baby, this book would be it.” —\u003ci\u003eCritiquing the World on A WHOLE NOTHER STORY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of baroque misadventures, bumbling villains, heroic rescues,   cliffhangers and especially sarcastic repartee - not to mention intrusive narrators - will be charmed anew.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on ANOTHER WHOLE NOTHER STORY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781619634879\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury USA Childrens","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40595364905166,"sku":"9781619634879","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781619634879","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}