Author: Walter Hogan
Publisher: Studies in Young Adult Literature
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The Agony and the Eggplant is the first book-length study of author, illustrator, and radio personality, Daniel Pinkwater. Pinkwater began writing and illustrating children's books in 1970 and has been a prolific author for three decades. He has written over 70 books altogether: more than fifty picture books, a dozen books for middle-grade or intermediate readers, half a dozen books for adolescents, an adult novel, and several books of nonfiction. This fifth volume in the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series discusses nearly all of Pinkwater's books, and emphasizes his young adult fiction: Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars (1979), The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death (1982), The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror (1984), Young Adult Novel (1982), Young Adults (1985), and The Education of Robert Nifkin (1997). Pinkwater is a humorist, and many of his stories involve science fiction or fantasy themes. He is often compared with Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut; his style isoften likened to Monty Python and Mad magazine. Pinkwater's fiction has often been described as "wacky" and "zany; " The Agony and the Eggplant will go beyond those cliches to place Pinkwater as a classical satirist, an American humorist, and a master of children's literature. This volume is sprinkled with quotes and observations from Pinkwater, one of the funniest men alive. A highly entertaining look at the man responsible for some of the most unique young adult fiction on the market.
The Agony and the Eggplant
Author: Walter Hogan
Publisher: Studies in Young Adult Literature
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The Agony and the Eggplant is the first book-length study of author, illustrator, and radio personality, Daniel Pinkwater. Pinkwater began writing and illustrating children's books in 1970 and has been a prolific author for three decades. He has written over 70 books altogether: more than fifty picture books, a dozen books for middle-grade or intermediate readers, half a dozen books for adolescents, an adult novel, and several books of nonfiction. This fifth volume in the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series discusses nearly all of Pinkwater's books, and emphasizes his young adult fiction: Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars (1979), The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death (1982), The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror (1984), Young Adult Novel (1982), Young Adults (1985), and The Education of Robert Nifkin (1997). Pinkwater is a humorist, and many of his stories involve science fiction or fantasy themes. He is often compared with Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut; his style isoften likened to Monty Python and Mad magazine. Pinkwater's fiction has often been described as "wacky" and "zany; " The Agony and the Eggplant will go beyond those cliches to place Pinkwater as a classical satirist, an American humorist, and a master of children's literature. This volume is sprinkled with quotes and observations from Pinkwater, one of the funniest men alive. A highly entertaining look at the man responsible for some of the most unique young adult fiction on the market.
Publisher: Studies in Young Adult Literature
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The Agony and the Eggplant is the first book-length study of author, illustrator, and radio personality, Daniel Pinkwater. Pinkwater began writing and illustrating children's books in 1970 and has been a prolific author for three decades. He has written over 70 books altogether: more than fifty picture books, a dozen books for middle-grade or intermediate readers, half a dozen books for adolescents, an adult novel, and several books of nonfiction. This fifth volume in the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series discusses nearly all of Pinkwater's books, and emphasizes his young adult fiction: Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars (1979), The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death (1982), The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror (1984), Young Adult Novel (1982), Young Adults (1985), and The Education of Robert Nifkin (1997). Pinkwater is a humorist, and many of his stories involve science fiction or fantasy themes. He is often compared with Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut; his style isoften likened to Monty Python and Mad magazine. Pinkwater's fiction has often been described as "wacky" and "zany; " The Agony and the Eggplant will go beyond those cliches to place Pinkwater as a classical satirist, an American humorist, and a master of children's literature. This volume is sprinkled with quotes and observations from Pinkwater, one of the funniest men alive. A highly entertaining look at the man responsible for some of the most unique young adult fiction on the market.
Hobokenfish
Author: Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
FISH WHISTLE Commentaries, Uncommentaries, and Vulgar Excesses A collection of short pieces, most of which were broadcast on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," between 1987 and 1989. Vintage Pinkwater, and NPR at it's best, the beloved series about his dogs is included here, plus a lot of other stuff. CHICAGO DAYS, HOBOKEN NIGHTS Pinkwater's second collection of radio essays. By the time most of these were written, 'All Things Considered,' and Pinkwater, were well on their way to becoming the boring radio program, and commentator, they are today. Still some of it is amusing, like Pinkwater's misadventures as an art student. Both books are combined in one volume.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
FISH WHISTLE Commentaries, Uncommentaries, and Vulgar Excesses A collection of short pieces, most of which were broadcast on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," between 1987 and 1989. Vintage Pinkwater, and NPR at it's best, the beloved series about his dogs is included here, plus a lot of other stuff. CHICAGO DAYS, HOBOKEN NIGHTS Pinkwater's second collection of radio essays. By the time most of these were written, 'All Things Considered,' and Pinkwater, were well on their way to becoming the boring radio program, and commentator, they are today. Still some of it is amusing, like Pinkwater's misadventures as an art student. Both books are combined in one volume.
Wolf Christmas
Author: Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439135733
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
On the longest night of the year, a family of wolves takes a run through the woods to see the unusual sight of a human family's Christmas celebration.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439135733
Category : Christmas stories
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
On the longest night of the year, a family of wolves takes a run through the woods to see the unusual sight of a human family's Christmas celebration.
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
Author: Daniel Pinkwater
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141692809X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Arthur goes to pick up the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner but comes back with a 266-pound chicken.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141692809X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Arthur goes to pick up the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner but comes back with a 266-pound chicken.
Uncle Boris in the Yukon, and Other Shaggy Dog Stories
Author: Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684856328
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
From the hilarious and subversive children's author, essayist and NPR commentator, true tales drawn from his cordial--if dysfunctional--relationships with the dogs in his life. illustrations.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684856328
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
From the hilarious and subversive children's author, essayist and NPR commentator, true tales drawn from his cordial--if dysfunctional--relationships with the dogs in his life. illustrations.
Young Larry
Author: Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN: 9780761450047
Category : Bears
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After being hit on the head by his mother and told to fend for himself, Larry the polar bear floats from Baffin Bay to New Jersey where he gets a job as a lifeguard.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN: 9780761450047
Category : Bears
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After being hit on the head by his mother and told to fend for himself, Larry the polar bear floats from Baffin Bay to New Jersey where he gets a job as a lifeguard.
Ecology of Urban Environments
Author: Kirsten M. Parris
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119241154
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Provides an accessible introduction to urban ecology, using established ecological theory to identify generalities in the complexity of urban environments. Examines the bio-physical processes of urbanization and how these influence the dynamics of urban populations, communities and ecosystems Explores the ecology of humans in cities Discusses practical strategies for conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services in urban environments Includes case studies with questions to improve retention and understanding
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119241154
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Provides an accessible introduction to urban ecology, using established ecological theory to identify generalities in the complexity of urban environments. Examines the bio-physical processes of urbanization and how these influence the dynamics of urban populations, communities and ecosystems Explores the ecology of humans in cities Discusses practical strategies for conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services in urban environments Includes case studies with questions to improve retention and understanding
State of Wisconsin Blue Book
Ice Cream Larry
Author: Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761451860
Category : Bears
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Larry eats 250 pounds of ice cream
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761451860
Category : Bears
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Larry eats 250 pounds of ice cream
Lizard Music
Author: Daniel Pinkwater
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681371847
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
An ALA Notable Book Kids ages 9-12 will “delight in [the] oddness” of this Home Alone-style tale set in the 1970s—from a prolific children’s author who captures “a magic that’s not like anyone else’s” (Neil Gaiman). With Victor’s parents out of town, he is free to investigate the mysterious lizard musicians who have recently appeared on TV . . . Things Victor loves: pizza with anchovies, grape soda, B movies aired at midnight, the evening news. And with his parents off at a resort and his older sister shirking her babysitting duties, Victor has plenty of time to indulge himself and to try a few things he’s been curious about. Exploring the nearby city of Hogboro, he runs into a curious character known as the Chicken Man (a reference to his companion, an intelligent hen named Claudia who lives under his hat). The Chicken Man speaks brilliant nonsense, but he seems to be hip to the lizard musicians (real lizards, not men in lizard suits) who’ve begun appearing on Victor’s television after the broadcast of the late-late movie. Are the lizards from outer space? From “other space”? Together Victor and the Chicken Man, guided by the able Claudia, journey to the lizards’ floating island, a strange and fantastic place that operates with an inspired logic of its own.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681371847
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
An ALA Notable Book Kids ages 9-12 will “delight in [the] oddness” of this Home Alone-style tale set in the 1970s—from a prolific children’s author who captures “a magic that’s not like anyone else’s” (Neil Gaiman). With Victor’s parents out of town, he is free to investigate the mysterious lizard musicians who have recently appeared on TV . . . Things Victor loves: pizza with anchovies, grape soda, B movies aired at midnight, the evening news. And with his parents off at a resort and his older sister shirking her babysitting duties, Victor has plenty of time to indulge himself and to try a few things he’s been curious about. Exploring the nearby city of Hogboro, he runs into a curious character known as the Chicken Man (a reference to his companion, an intelligent hen named Claudia who lives under his hat). The Chicken Man speaks brilliant nonsense, but he seems to be hip to the lizard musicians (real lizards, not men in lizard suits) who’ve begun appearing on Victor’s television after the broadcast of the late-late movie. Are the lizards from outer space? From “other space”? Together Victor and the Chicken Man, guided by the able Claudia, journey to the lizards’ floating island, a strange and fantastic place that operates with an inspired logic of its own.