The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles 30th Anniversary Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0064403149 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Edwards is the author of many favorite children's books, including Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and the Little Bo series. Julie Andrews Edwards is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment. Emma is also the author of Raising Bookworms. . She and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, an arts educator and theater professional, have coauthored over twenty books for young readers, including Simeon's Gift, The Great Am
Readers who have explored Narnia, Oz, or Willy Wonka's chocolate factory will be thrilled at this new destination--a marvelous land that will inspire and stimulate creative and scientific minds. (Ages 9 to 12). When that lack of faith became widespread, the last of the really great Whangdoodles created a special land full of extraordinary creatures: furry Flukes, the sly High-Behind Splintercat, and the wonderful Whiffle Bird. What on earth is a Whangdoodle? A "fanciful creature of undefined nature," it was also once the wisest, kindest, most fun-loving living thing in the world--until people stopped believing in it. And who better to expose young readers to new ways of seeing, smelling,
Great Whangdoodles! I had a teacher who read this book to our class when I was in fourth grade. I am now 30, and the book is still one of the most creative, entertaining books I have ever read. Lindy, Tom, Ben and the professor have the most wonderful adventures and meet up with the most. If you like Harry Potter or the Oz books. A Customer you'll like this look into the collective imagination of two brothers, their sister, and an eccentric professor. Journey with them as the go in search of a magnificent creature that can exist only if someone believes in it.I first discovered this book when I was in el. "Wasn't sure if my 8 year old son would like it, but he did" according to Amazon Shopper. Classic, enjoyable book. Wasn't sure if my 8 year old son would like it, but he did.
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles is sure to continue to delight readers everywhere. The Whangdoodle was once the wisest, the kindest, and the most extraordinary creature in the world.Then he disappeared and created a wonderful land for himself and all the other remarkable animals -- the ten-legged Sidewinders, the little furry Flukes, the friendly Whiffle Bird, and the treacherous, "oily" Prock. And when he told the three Potter children of his search for the spectacular creature, Lindy, Tom, and Ben were eager to reach Whangdoodleland. With the Professor's help, they discovered the secret way. It was an almost perfect place where the last of the really great Whangdoodles could rule his kingdom with "peace, love and a sense of fun" -- apart from and forgotten by people. But not completely forgotten. This edition includes a new foreword by the author.. But waiting for them was the scheming Prock, who would use almost any means to keep them away from his beloved king. Only by skill and determination were the four travelers able to discover the last of the really great Whangdoodles and grant him his heart's desire. Professor Savant believed in the Whangdoodle. Julie Andrews Edwards, star of stage and screen, ha