The Boy Who Climbed Into the Moon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763642174)

Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.

There are some strange ideas floating around in Paul's apartment block. There's Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brother hides under a paper bag. Then there's Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Paul's. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, that's how From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition.

Author: David Almond
ISBN-10: 0763642177
ISBN-13: 9780763642174
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136673 / Boy Who Climbed Into the Moon


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2010 pg. 79
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2010 pg. 191
Publishers Weekly 03/29/2010 pg. 59
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2010
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2010 pg. 74
School Library Journal 05/01/2010 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Superior,Well Above Average