Nuts to You - Softcover

Perkins, Lynne Rae

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060092777 ISBN 13: 9780060092771

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2016

Synopsis

How far would you go for a friend? In Nuts to You, the funny and moving illustrated novel by Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins, two squirrels go very far indeed to save a friend who has been snatched up by a hawk. Nuts to You "begs to be read aloud . . . another completely original and exceptional package from Perkins," said the Horn Book. Nuts to You features black-and-white art by the author on every page, as well as exclusive material original to this edition.Jed, TsTs, and Chai are the very best of friends. So when Jed is snatched up by a hawk and carried away to another realm, TsTs and Chai resolve to go after him. Mysteriously, the hawk has dropped him. They saw it. Jed could be alive. New communities are discovered, new friends are made, huge danger is encountered (both man-made and of the fox and bobcat variety) and the mysteries of squirrel culture are revealed. Nuts to You is wholly original, funny, lively, and thought-provoking. Publishers Weekly said, "Readers . . . will relish the squirrels' adventures, as well as Perkins's laugh-aloud illustrations and equally witty footnotes."Includes an introduction, epilogue, and footnotes throughout, as well as original exclusive material from the author.

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Review:

"An amazing adventure story full of humor, desperation and hope, executed perfectly. . . . A perfect read for kids 5 to 15."--Newsday/Kidsday

"The gripping tale of . . . squirrels who embrace adventure in order to rescue one of their own. . . . Generously illustrated with the author's black-and-white drawings, this is a lively story filled with humour and surprising bits of wisdom."--Montreal Gazette

"[An] entertaining story of friendship and adventure...funny and exuberant."--Kirkus Reviews

"Thoughtful, and amusing . . . Hand this lively tale to both the nature-loving kids and the animal fantasy lovers."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Safe, accessible and laced with gentle philosophizing, this has an edge of poetry that gives it colourful tone and texture."--Toronto Star

"Perkins elucidates delightfully...This is a small story made larger by the ways readers can enjoy Perkins's whimsical conception of squirrel civilization. Some deeper themes may prompt readers to question their interactions with the natural world."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"A lovely and insightful creation."--Booklist (starred review)

"[A] tall tale featuring three courageous squirrels. . . . Perkins's twisting-turning narrative provides plenty of fun; along with their impulsiveness, her characters have warm hearts and generous spirits. Readers . . . will relish the squirrels' adventures, as well as Perkins's laugh-aloud illustrations and equally witty footnotes."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Perkins uses language like the best toy ever. ...The book begs to be read aloud, except that you'd miss the wacky digressions, the goofy footnotes, and the black-and-white illustrations with their built-in micro-plots. Another completely original and exceptional package from Perkins."--Horn Book (starred review)

About the Author:

Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of four other novels--All Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, and Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled; The Broken Cat; Snow Music Pictures from Our Vacation; and The Cardboard Piano. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. www.lynnerae.com

Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of four other novels--All Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, and Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled; The Broken Cat; Snow Music Pictures from Our Vacation; and The Cardboard Piano. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. www.lynnerae.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0060092777
• ISBN 13: 9780060092771
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288
• Illustrator: Perkins Lynne Rae