The marvelous land of Snergs / Veronica Cossanteli ; illustrated by Melissa Castrilló́n ; Based on the original by E.A. Wyke-Smith.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Europa Editions, 2022Copyright date: ©2020Description: 319 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781609458089
- 1609458087
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Children's Book
|
Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | COSSANTE VERONICA | Checked out | 05/08/2024 | 33111011010721 | |||
|
Children's Book
|
Main Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | COSSANTE VERONICA | Available | 33111010899199 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A funny, quirky, brand-new story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillón.
At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora were never good at following the rules. When Flora is kidnapped, they find themselves in the Marvelous Land of Snergs, a magical place of cinnamon bears and scrumptious feasts, vegan ogres and disgraced jesters, and a villain dressed entirely in purple.
Their main ally is the forgetful but lovable snerg, Gorbo, who promises to lead them home. That is, if they can get past the wicked Widow Meldrum and her dastardly schemes.
A must-read fantasy adventure full of humor and charm, this whimsical delight will enchant Tolkien enthusiasts both young and old.
"I should like to record my own love and my children's love of E. A. Wyke-Smith's Marvelous Land of Snergs ... and of Gorbo, jewel of a companion in an escapade."--J.R.R. Tolkien
At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora are in trouble. Running away with their dog they discover the Marvelous Land of Snergs, a magical world of cinnamon bears and scrumptious feasts - but also one of vegan ogres, disgraced jesters and dastardly Kelps, with a villain dressed entirely in purple. Soon their only friend is forgetful but lovable snerg, Gorbo. He will lead them home - if they can decide where home really is and if Gorbo can remember how to get there.
Ages 9-12.