The Littlest Bigfoot: Volume 1 - Hardcover

Weiner, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1481470744 ISBN 13: 9781481470742

Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks, 2016

Synopsis

A New York Times Bestseller

"A charming story about finding a safe place to let your freak flag fly." --People

"Young readers who have ever felt too big or been made to feel small will feel just right in the cheerful glow of Weiner's contemporary fairy tale." --The New York Times Book Review

From the New York Times bestselling author of Hungry Heart Jennifer Weiner comes a laugh-out-loud funny and painstakingly real tale of friendship, furry creatures, and finding the place where you belong.

Alice Mayfair, twelve years old, slips through the world unseen and unnoticed. Ignored by her family and shipped off to her eighth boarding school, Alice would like a friend. And when she rescues Millie Maximus from drowning in a lake one day, she finds one.

But Millie is a Bigfoot, part of a clan who dwells deep in the woods. Most Bigfoots believe that people--NoFurs, as they call them--are dangerous, yet Millie is fascinated with the No-Fur world. She is convinced that humans will appreciate all the things about her that her Bigfoot tribe does not: her fearless nature, her lovely singing voice, and her desire to be a star.

Alice swears to protect Millie's secret. But a league of Bigfoot hunters is on their trail, led by a lonely kid named Jeremy. And in order to survive, Alice and Millie have to put their trust in each other--and have faith in themselves--above all else.

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Review:

"Young readers who have ever felt too big or been made to feel small will feel just right in the cheerful glow of Weiner's contemporary fairy tale."--The New York Times Book Review

"A charming story about finding a safe place to let your freak flag fly."--People

"Bestselling adult author Weiner (In Her Shoes) makes a winning children's book debut with this witty story of outcasts coming together, first in a trilogy. . . .Well-drawn characters, high comedy, and an open-ended finale will leave readers eager for the next installment."

--Publishers Weekly

"Weiner writes an engaging tale that helps children to understand both bullying and the difficulties faced by people who in some way deviate from the norm. . . . Enchanting right up to the sequel-beckoning end."

--Kirkus Reviews

"A heartwarming tale about friendship and belonging that will resonate with those young readers who have ever struggled to fit in or find their place in the world."

--School Library Journal

"Bigfoot believers and non-believers alike will enjoy this story that focuses on the importance of friendship and acceptance amidst bullying, loneliness, and a lack of self-confidence."

--School Library Connection

"Plenty of youngsters--legendary creatures or not--will relate to this smartly crafted tale of appreciating your own quirks."--Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books

About the Author:

Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of sixteen books, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, and her memoir, Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing. A graduate of Princeton University and contributor to the New York Times Opinion section, Jennifer lives with her family in Philadelphia. Visit her online at JenniferWeiner.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1481470744
• ISBN 13: 9781481470742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304