Gone Camping: A Novel in Verse

Tamera Will Wissinger

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A "playful, delightfully illustrated verse narrative" (Kirkus) about two siblings who take on the great outdoors with their young-at-heart grandfather. Exuberantly illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell and filled with a variety of poetic forms, this camping romp is packed with family humor and adventure.

Book Details

Publisher: Clarion Books
Publish Date: Mar 26th, 2019
Pages: 112
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.40in - 5.90in - 0.50in - 0.30lb
EAN: 9781328596345
Recommended age: 06-09
Categories: • Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities• Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)• Family - Multigenerational

About the Author

Wissinger, Tamera Will: -

Tamera Will Wissinger writes poetry and stories for children. She earned her B.A. degree in English from Sioux Falls College, and her M.F.A. degree in Writing from Hamline University. She is the author of Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse and This Old Band. www.tamerawillwissinger.com

Cordell, Matthew: -

Matthew Cordell has illustrated many picture and chapter books for children including Wolf in the Snow, which won the Caldecott Medal. He lives with his wife and their two children outside of Chicago, Illinois. Visit him online at matthewcordell.com and on Twitter @cordellmatthew.

Praise for this book

"...this is a strong selection for school libraries." --Bulletin "Just right or young chapter-book readers, here's an accomplished, upbeat introduction to camping, poetic forms, and verse novels." --Booklist "An uplifting tale showing what fun may be had when one summons the courage to head into the woods and off the grid." --Kirkus --