The Abandoned Lighthouse by Albert Lamb (2011, Hardcover), Pre-owned

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“Former library book--see pictures. There is a large sticker inside the cover.”
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book--see pictures. There is a large sticker inside the cover.”
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9781596435254
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10
1596435259
ISBN-13
9781596435254
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84323386

Product Key Features

Book Title
Abandoned Lighthouse
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Animals / Dogs, Action & Adventure / General, Nature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, Animals / Bears, General, Social Themes / Friendship
Illustrator
Mcphail, David, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Albert Lamb
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
8.1 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2009-042734
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
The accessible sentences, early-reader trim size, and slightly mysterious setting and adventure are just right for newly independent readers., "McPhail's line-and-watercolor illustrations dramatically capture both the landscape and the dreamscape of the story: lofty clouds, white-capped waves, and the undulations of the sea offer the suggestion of something ethereal while at the same time grounding the story in its literal seaside setting." -- BCCB "'T h e Abandoned Lighthouse' written by Albert Lamb and wonderfully illustrated by David McPhail, offers vicarious adventure for readers" The Wall Street Journal "McPhail's line-and-watercolor illustrations dramatically capture both the landscape and the dreamscape of the story: lofty clouds, white-capped waves, and the undulations of the sea offer the suggestion of something ethereal while at the same time grounding the story in its literal seaside setting." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "McPhail's pen-and-ink drawings . . .are a perfect match for Lamb's spare narrative." School Library Journal "Imaginative and mysterious, this quietly told tale is pleasing in its simplicity and its childlike sense of adventure." Booklist "The accessible sentences, early-reader trim size, and slightly mysterious setting and adventure are just right for newly independent readers." Publishers Weekly, 'T h e Abandoned Lighthouse' written by Albert Lamb and wonderfully illustrated by David McPhail, offers vicarious adventure for readers, "Imaginative and mysterious, this quietly told tale is pleasing in its simplicity and its childlike sense of adventure." -Booklist "The accessible sentences, early-reader trim size, and slightly mysterious setting and adventure are just right for newly independent readers." - Publishers Weekly, "The accessible sentences, early-reader trim size, and slightly mysterious setting and adventure are just right for newly independent readers." Publishers Weekly, Imaginative and mysterious, this quietly told tale is pleasing in its simplicity and its childlike sense of adventure., "McPhail's line-and-watercolor illustrations dramatically capture both the landscape and the dreamscape of the story: lofty clouds, white-capped waves, and the undulations of the sea offer the suggestion of something ethereal while at the same time grounding the story in its literal seaside setting." -- BCCB "'T h e Abandoned Lighthouse' written by Albert Lamb and wonderfully illustrated by David McPhail, offers vicarious adventure for readers" -- The Wall Street Journal "McPhail's line-and-watercolor illustrations dramatically capture both the landscape and the dreamscape of the story: lofty clouds, white-capped waves, and the undulations of the sea offer the suggestion of something ethereal while at the same time grounding the story in its literal seaside setting." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "McPhail's pen-and-ink drawings . . .are a perfect match for Lamb's spare narrative." -- School Library Journal "Imaginative and mysterious, this quietly told tale is pleasing in its simplicity and its childlike sense of adventure." -- Booklist "The accessible sentences, early-reader trim size, and slightly mysterious setting and adventure are just right for newly independent readers." -- Publishers Weekly, McPhail's line-and-watercolor illustrations dramatically capture both the landscape and the dreamscape of the story: lofty clouds, white-capped waves, and the undulations of the sea offer the suggestion of something ethereal while at the same time grounding the story in its literal seaside setting., "McPhail's pen-and-ink drawings . . .are a perfect match for Lamb's spare narrative." School Library Journal "Imaginative and mysterious, this quietly told tale is pleasing in its simplicity and its childlike sense of adventure." Booklist "The accessible sentences, early-reader trim size, and slightly mysterious setting and adventure are just right for newly independent readers." Publishers Weekly
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Synopsis
A captivating daydream of a tale from illustrator David McPhail who has spent a career bringing childhood whimsy to life. What happens when a bear, a boy, and a dog get into a boat? This charming adventure story takes a simple premise and carries it to its logical and imaginative conclusion. Told in a direct manner with whimsical illustrations from David McPhail, this picture book gem is the stuff dreams are made of., A captivating daydream of a tale from illustrator David McPhail who has spent a career bringing childhood whimsy to life.What happens when a bear, a boy, and a dog get into a boat? This charming adventure story takes a simple premise and carries it to its logical and imaginative conclusion. Told in a direct manner with whimsical illustrations from David McPhail, this picture book gem is the stuff dreams are made of.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.L1597Ab 2011

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