Mike Fink: A Tall Tale

Kellogg, Steven

ISBN 10: 0688070043 ISBN 13: 9780688070045

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 1992

Synopsis

Mike Fink, a runaway at two days old, plows fields like an ox, fights grizzlies, and out-wrestles the king to become chief of the strong, rowdy Mississippi keelboatmen, until Hilton P. Blathersby and his powerful steamboat come along.

About this title

Review:

"Another hit."--" School Library Journal""Rollicking, humorous!"--" Chicago Sun-Times"

About the Author:

Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than 100 children's books, including The Three Little Pigs, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett. He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird. Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0688070043
• ISBN 13: 9780688070045
• Binding: Library Binding