The Cremation of Sam McGee

Service, Robert

ISBN 10: 155453092X / ISBN 13: 9781554530922

Published by Kids Can Press, 2006

This book is a well used but readable copy. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.155453092X.A

Synopsis:

Constantly suffering from the cold, Sam makes his companion on the Arctic trail promise to cremate him when he dies, which the companion does--to his great surprise. An ALA Notable Book.

Review: [Gorgeously illustrated ? [A wonderful new edition ... Harrison's pictures are startling and memorable

[G]orgeously illustrated ? [A] wonderful new edition ... Harrison s pictures are startling and memorable"

There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for books; The Arctic trails have their secret tales that could give you second looks, The Northern Lights have seen their sights But the wisest they ever did see Was the day in 06, complete with great pix They reissued Sam McGee."

No poem that I can think of, especially a comic one, was ever rendered so electrifyingly in paint--Book World

[G]orgeously illustrated ... [A] wonderful new edition ... Harrison's pictures are startling and memorable--Winnipeg Free Press

There are strange things done in the midnight sunBy the men who moil for books;The Arctic trails have their secret talesthat could give you second looks, The Northern Lights have seen their sightsBut the wisest they ever did seeWas the day in'06, complete with great pixThey reissued Sam McGee.--Globe and Mail

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Cremation of Sam McGee
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Harrison, Ted
Condition: acceptable