The Chalk Box Kid
by Bulla, Clyde Robert
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$5.99
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Unit Price: |
$4.79 |
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ISBN-10: |
0394891023 |
ISBN-13: |
9780394891026 |
Publisher: |
Random House [IN]; RH Books for Young Readers |
Series: |
Stepping Stone Bks. |
Edition: |
10, Annotated, illustrated |
Category: |
Chapter Books, Reading Series |
Pub. Date: |
September 1987 |
Pages: |
64 |
Format: |
Paperback |
Ages: |
5 to 8 |
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Awards |
1992 |
Iowa Children's Choice Award |
Nominee/Honoree |
1987 |
Mark Twain Award |
Nominee/Honoree |
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Subjects |
JUVENILE FICTION General; JUVENILE FICTION Boys & Men |
Description/Notes |
Miffed because Uncle Max is sharing his room, Gregory sets out to explore his new neighborhood. Nine year old Gregory's family have just moved to a smaller house, so when his class begins a seed planting project, Gregory has nowhere to plant his seeds. Instead he creates a magical chalk garden on the charred walls of a burnt out factory. Random House is proud to present the tenth anniversary edition of a bookPublishers Weeklycalled 'a gem of a book...a story that goes straight to the heart.'When nine-year-old Gregory experiences several upsets in his life, he responds by creating a fantastic chalk garden on the charred walls of a burned-out factory behind his house.As his garden grows and flourishes, Gregory finds a voice through his art and, for the first time, is able to find his own place in the world.The Chalk Box Kidis sure to delight a new generation of children and their parents. A new neighborhood. A new school. An unhappy birthday. Things aren't looking great for Gregory. But when he discovers an abandoned chalk factory behind his house, something magical happens: a beautiful garden and a quiet friendship spring up within its walls. Copyright ? Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |