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Bob
Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, two masterminds of classic, middle-grade fiction come together to craft this magical story about the enduring power of friendship.
It's been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy's grandmother in Australia. Now that she's back, Livy has the feeling she's forgotten something really, really important about Gran's house.
It turns out she's right.
Bob, a short, greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn't forget Livy, or her promise. He's been waiting five years for her to come back, hiding in a closet like she told him to. He can't remember who--or what--he is, where he came from, or if he even has a family. But five years ago Livy promised she would help him find his way back home. Now it's time to keep that promise.
Clue by clue, Livy and Bob will unravel the mystery of where Bob comes from, and discover the kind of magic that lasts forever.
Praise for Bob:
Authors Mass and Stead team up for this irresistible tale of magic, mystery, and friendship that poses timeless questions about identity and belonging. . .a tribute to the power of storytelling.. --Publishers Weekly, starred review
A perfectly paced plot, supported by secondary characters to whom readers will relate and luminous artwork by Gannon, fill out a story that readers will eagerly embrace. A must-have. . .this novel delights. --School Library Journal, starred review
Book Details
- Publisher: Turtleback
- Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2019
- Pages: 224
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.40in - 5.20in - 0.79in - 1.50lb
- EAN: 9781690384717
- Recommended age: 09-12
- Categories: • Fantasy & Magic• Social Themes - Friendship• Mysteries & Detective Stories
About the Author
More books by Wendy Mass
What people are saying
Senior Editor at Bloomsbury Children's | My dog’s biggest fan | 🇨🇺🇺🇸 | she/her
👩👩👧👦Funny, heartfelt family-centered stories along the lines of Kim’s Convenience, Schitt’s Creek, or Bob’s Burgers 🔪Complex YA thrillers that aren't about another dead white girl 😌Thoughtful coming-of-age MG akin to Kelly Yang or Rebecca Stead 👩🦽Stories from disabled writers
Praise for this book
A Chicago Tribute Best Children's Book of the Year
2018 Booklist Youth Editors' Choice
New York City Public Library Notable 100 Best Books for Kids
Pure enchantment --The New York Times
MAGICAL. --The Wall Street Journal
Perfect for reading aloud or independent reading, this comfortably old-fashioned tale refreshes age-old themes of belonging, friendship, family and the power of story. --San Francisco Chronicle
A delightfully whimsical tale that begs to be read with a friend. Don't miss Bob. --The Christian Science Monitor
This is a welcome addition to the middle-grade canon and will likely become a classic. Bob deserves readership beyond middle grade. --San Francisco Book Review
Authors Mass and Stead team up for this irresistible tale of magic, mystery, and friendship that poses timeless questions about identity and belonging. . . a tribute to the power of storytelling. --Publishers Weekly, starred review
An unusual fantasy with simplicity, immediacy, and wit. --Booklist, starred review
A perfectly paced plot, supported by secondary characters to whom readers will relate and luminous artwork by Gannon, fill out a story that readers will eagerly embrace. --School Library Journal, starred review
Offer[s] just the right blend of mystery and cozy magic in a rewarding story about how friendships--and people--evolve over time. --Bookpage
Perfect for a family read-aloud, this has short chapters, occasional illustrations and a heartwarming conclusion. --Providence Journal
What people are saying
Senior Editor at Bloomsbury Children's | My dog’s biggest fan | 🇨🇺🇺🇸 | she/her
👩👩👧👦Funny, heartfelt family-centered stories along the lines of Kim’s Convenience, Schitt’s Creek, or Bob’s Burgers 🔪Complex YA thrillers that aren't about another dead white girl 😌Thoughtful coming-of-age MG akin to Kelly Yang or Rebecca Stead 👩🦽Stories from disabled writers