Piggins
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.37 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0152616861 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
""Graphic Novel" Style Mystery with Great Illustrations" according to LizzieBee. Jane Yolen is a delightful writer, but it is _Piggins'_ colorful illustrations that make this book extraordinary. Graphic novel style sequences of artful drawings tell the mystery story. The complex prose is explained and enriched by the pictures. But I would have bought this book for the drawings alone. The cover doesn't convey their richness. A beautiful, clever book.. "A good book to read aloud" according to A Customer. This is a children's picture book written in the classic English Manor House Mystery style-- complete with a dinner party, distinguished guests, missing jewels and, of course, the butler, Piggins. I won't give away who "did it," but kids will have fun solving the mystery as you read the book to them. Part of the fun is looking at all the details in the drawings of the house. I highly recommend this book.. Entrancing for children AND adults-A great gift idea too! A Customer Piggins is one of those rare gems: A book interesting and simple enough for very young children to enjoy (ages 3-4), with more subtlety in the text and especially in the exquisitely detailed and humorous illustrations. The adult will also enjoy the story for the beauty of the illustrations, the tongue in cheek wit, and the delight of reading and rereading and re-examining the illustrations to catch the clues to t
She and her husband divide their time between Massachussetts and Scotland.. Jane Yolen is a highly acclaimed children's author who has written hundreds of books for adults and children and has won numerous awards
“One of a kind--and sure to provide a great deal of fun for many readers and listeners.”--School Library Journal. Reynard’s diamond lavaliere with the help of a delightful set of characters. Piggins the butler solves the mysterious disappearance of Mrs
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