Creaky Old House : A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper by Linda Ashman (2009, Hardcover)

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PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-101402744617
ISBN-139781402744617
eBay Product ID (ePID)72095100

Product Key Features

Book TitleCreaky Old House : a Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Stories in Verse (See Also Poetry)
Publication Year2009
IllustratorChesworth, Michael, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorLinda Ashman
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2008-037836
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Each line adds a layer of rich storytelling...Chesworth's vibrant and detailed illustrations, including double-page-cros-section of the house, lingering and revisiting. This ramshackle mess of an abode has real character and happily contains its frolicking family." --Kirkus Reviews       , "Each line adds a layer of rich storytelling...Chesworth's vibrant and detailed illustrations, including double-page-cros-section of the house, lingering and revisiting. This ramshackle mess of an abode has real character and happily contains its frolicking family." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Each line adds a layer of rich storytelling...Chesworth's vibrant and detailed illustrations, including double-page-cros-section of the house, lingering and revisiting. This ramshackle mess of an abode has real character and happily contains its frolicking family." -- Kirkus Reviews        
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal[E]
SynopsisFor want of a screw, the doorknob was lost; for want of a knob, the door was lost...and, from there, comic chaos builds in a series of hilarious steps! Linda Ashman ( Stella, Unleashed ) serves up a heaping helping of humorous fun as one big, happy family bands together to handle a series of household calamities--and save their beloved home. Narrated in catchy, beguiling verse, and featuring panoramic art that captures fun-filled action all around the house, this is the perfect story for every child who feels there's no place like home.    , For want of a screw, the doorknob was lost; for want of a knob, the door was lostand, from there, comic chaos builds in a series of hilarious steps Linda Ashman ("Stella, Unleashed") serves up a heaping helping of humorous fun as one big, happy family bands together to handle a series of household calamitiesand save their beloved home. Narrated in catchy, beguiling verse, and featuring panoramic art that captures fun-filled action all around the house, this is the perfect story for every child who feels there s no place like home."
LC Classification NumberPZ8.3.A775Cr 2009

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  • This book is a must have for all old house lovers! And is also a wonderful children's book!

    This book Is so cute and perfect! And gives the best description of the love an old Victorian home can really have. I highly recommend it For children and old house lovers. This book was truly love at first sight for me! I was at my moms and she had a copy of the book, I was reading it to some of my younger siblings. And just thought it was the sweetest thing, I then ordered one for my self! I love Victorian houses. and this book is perfect to have setting in any Area of your home for others to read!

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  • Just a wonderful children's book. Have purchased this for all my grandchildren!

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