Chris Van Dusen
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
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When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters. Staggering onto a nearby island, they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard.
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English
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Based on a real incident that occurred in the island town of Vinalhaven, Maine, this rhyming story recounts what happens when a really big flatbed truck carrying a mysterious, covered load across a small island gets stuck on a tight curve and blocks traffic in both directions.
Author
Series
Mr. Magee books volume 3
Language
English
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An encounter with a moose while they are learning to ski provides Mr. Magee and his dog with some unexpected excitement.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
It's a summer day so beautiful and peaceful that Hattie, paddling in her canoe in the middle of a lake, can't help but sing. In the deep water below, a creature is lurking. He's huge and green, with a long, long neck and he rarely leaves his lair. But on this day, he hears something sweet and inviting. He hears a song. What happens when the creature rises to the surface is nothing short of magical. Can a young girl and an enormous lake monster become...
Author
Series
Mr. Magee books volume 2
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Mr. Magee and his dog Dee go camping and have an adventure with a hungry bear.
Author
Series
Mr. Magee books volume 1
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
While spending the day in their boat on the sea, Mr. Magee and his pet dog, Dee, get caught up in wacky adventures with a playful pod of whales.
10) If I built a car
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Jack describes the kind of car he would build--one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea.
Author
Series
Mercy Watson volume Prequel
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
When a pig named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives.
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