Crickwing - Softcover

Cannon, Janell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0152050612 ISBN 13: 9780152050610

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2005

Synopsis

Crickwing never set out to be a bully. All he wants is to create his art in peace. But it's not easy being different--a cockroach with a cricked wing and a flair for sculpture is a ready target for the bigger creatures in the forest. Crickwing just wants to even the score, and leafcutter ants are so easy to pick on. . . .Big mistake. Nobody angers the leafcutter queen and gets away with it.
In this epic adventure beneath the foliage, Crickwing and the leafcutter ants go head-to-head. Then a swarm of ferocious army ants threatens, and suddenly everyone is in danger. Crickwing has to do something, but what? He's an artist, not a fighter. What the leafcutters need is a hero. Or, maybe, a cockroach with a really clever idea. . . .

About this title

Review:

"Text and illustrations are beautifully matched as readers follow Crickwing's positive transformation."--The Boston Globe

"Cannon's illustrations skillfully blur the line between fact and fancy, and add a feather to her well-decorated cap."--Publishers Weekly

"Crickwing is not only a hero, but an elegant, graceful beauty as well."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author:

Janell Cannon's picture books have won many awards and are beloved around the world. She is the author and illustrator of Verdi, Crickwing, Pinduli, and the long-time bestselling classic Stellaluna. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ms. Cannon now lives in Southern California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0152050612
• ISBN 13: 9780152050610
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Cannon Janell