Weslandia by Paul Fleischman
This fantastical picture book, like its hero, is bursting at the seams with creativity. . . . a vigorous shot in the arm to nonconformists everywhere -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He's learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own -- civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow. They soon tower above him and bear a curious-looking fruit. As Wesley experiments, he finds that the plant will provide food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation. It isn't long before his neighbors and classmates develop more than an idle curiosity about Wesley -- and exactly how he is spending his summer vacation.For Joyful Noise, Paul Fleischman received a Newbery Medal, and for Graven Pictures, he received a Newbery Honor. He's also the author of the middle-grade novels Bull Run and Seedfolks, as well as the young adult novel The Mind's Eye. In northern California, he lives with his wife.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780763600068 |
| ISBN 10 | 0763600067 |
| Title | Weslandia |
| Author | Paul Fleischman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 1999-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (Silver) 1999, Winner of California Young Reader Medal (Picture Bk/Older Reader) 2002, Winner of Grand Canyon Reader Award (Intermediate) 2001, Winner of Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Young Readers) 2002, Commended for Greenaway Medal (Children's Picture) 1999, Commended for Golden Sower Award (Grades K-3) 2002, Short-listed for Bluebonnet Awards 2001, Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2001, Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2002, Short-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Grades K-3) 2002 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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