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Jules, Penny & the Rooster
Internationally bestselling author Daniel Pinkwater (The Big Orange Splot) brings his zany wit and wisdom to the magical adventures of a clever girl and her brave dog. Told with warmth and wit, this is a delightful exploration of growing up, the power of family, and how sometimes the best things in life happen when you least expect them. "Now what could be more fun than that?, ' they ask in Jules, Penny & The Rooster, and the only possible answer is the entirety of Pinkwater's book itself--girl adepts, telepathic dogs, largehearted aunts, dancing fauns, magic museums, characters named Hamantaschen, and all."
--Mark London Williams, author of the Danger Boy series and Max Random and the Zombie 500 Jules McShultz was promised a dog. Supposedly, she'd get one once her family moved from the city to the suburbs. But then her parents decided it still wasn't the right time. So, Jules does what any intelligent girl would do. Instead of sulking, she enters an essay contest and wins first prize: A purebred Collie. And no one--not even Jules' parents--can resist Penny, who is clearly Jules's perfect new canine pal. Jules and Penny are ready to spend the summer exploring the woods by the house. But the woods are not at all what they seem to be. Magic and adventure await them just on the other side of an old stone wall.
--Mark London Williams, author of the Danger Boy series and Max Random and the Zombie 500 Jules McShultz was promised a dog. Supposedly, she'd get one once her family moved from the city to the suburbs. But then her parents decided it still wasn't the right time. So, Jules does what any intelligent girl would do. Instead of sulking, she enters an essay contest and wins first prize: A purebred Collie. And no one--not even Jules' parents--can resist Penny, who is clearly Jules's perfect new canine pal. Jules and Penny are ready to spend the summer exploring the woods by the house. But the woods are not at all what they seem to be. Magic and adventure await them just on the other side of an old stone wall.
Book Details
- Publisher: Tachyon Publications
- Publish Date: Mar 11st, 2025
- Pages: 160
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.43in - 5.43in - 0.55in - 0.39lb
- EAN: 9781616964320
- Recommended age: 08-12
- Categories: • Fantasy - General• Animals - General• Action & Adventure - General
About the Author
Daniel Pinkwater is the author and sometimes illustrator of more than eighty (and counting) wildly popular books, including The Hoboken Chicken Emergency, Lizard Music, The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death, Fat Men from Space, Crazy in Poughkeepsie, and The Big Orange Splot. Pinkwater has also contributed to a number of print publications, including the New York Times Magazine, OMNI, and many other fine periodicals. He has been an occasional commentator on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" and appeared regularly on Weekend Edition, where he reviewed exceptional kids' books with host Scott Simon. Pinkwater lives with several dogs and cats in a very old farmhouse on New York's Hudson River.
Praise for this book
"A young girl named Jules wins a collie dog under mysterious circumstances. Things get stranger yet when her family moves to Bayberry Acres, a new development way out in the boonies. Jules and her dog, who she calls Penny, explore the nearby forest, which they soon learn is enchanted. Typically for Pinkwater, what follows is both hilarious and surprising. Surprising even though I have been a Pinkwater fan for decades. Jules, Penny & the Rooster did not disappoint. I had a great time reading it!"
--Mel Gilden, author of The Fifth Grade Monster books, Dr. Big, and The Coincidence Couch "The main thing is, you don't have to be a student of Medieval science to absorb the themes of transcendence and astral signposts provided in this great man's work. Just read it like an eleven-year-old. In fact, that probably makes it better."
--Green Man Review "This is a beautifully written book. It is a quick, easy read and I really enjoyed my time with it. The story unfolds in a way that kept me interested, and it was definitely a good example of McKillip's whimsical, otherworldly imagination. I recommend this book to anyone who liked any of McKillip's other work, or enjoys authors like Robin McKinley, Charles de Lint, or Peter S. Beagle."
--Superstardrifter "A pure delight. It might be illegal for Daniel Pinkwater to keep getting better with every book, but he's done it again. This is his funniest, loveliest story yet. We are lucky to have him."
--Christopher Farnsworth, author of Reunion "'We're taking pie to a witch, now what could be more fun than that?, ' they ask in Jules, Penny & The Rooster, and the only possible answer is the entirety of Pinkwater's book itself--girl adepts, telepathic dogs, largehearted aunts, dancing fauns, magic museums, characters named Hamantaschen, and all."
--Mark London Williams, author of the Danger Boy series and Max Random and the Zombie 500 Praise for Daniel Pinkwater "Daniel Pinkwater is so obviously the funniest writer of children's books that he should be made a Living National Treasure."
--Washington Post Book World "I do believe that Daniel Pinkwater is my favorite writer, living or dead."
--Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother "A life-changing force in the life of a reader."
--Tor.com "The most perfect manufacturer of weird and absurd stories."
--Foreword "Daniel Pinkwater helped to shape me as a storyteller and his books have delighted generations of young readers."
--Charlie Jane Anders, author of The City in the Middle of the Night On Adventures of a Dwergish Girl "A Pinkwater whirlwind in all its glory."
--Booklist "Captivating, cool and crazy! This story is an inspiration to us all: Be brave. Have adventures."
--Sam Lloyd, author of Mr. Pusskins "A dazzling adventure, complete with android Redcoats, urban magic, and of course, the very best pizza New York City has to offer."
--Susan Vaught, author of Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy On Crazy in Poughkeepsie "Crazy in Poughkeepsie is a ludicrous romp reminiscent of the Muppets!"
--Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork Dagger "The writing is superb, with snappy dialogue and excellent description."
--Seattle Book Review "As always, it's wickedly funny."
--Locus
--Mel Gilden, author of The Fifth Grade Monster books, Dr. Big, and The Coincidence Couch "The main thing is, you don't have to be a student of Medieval science to absorb the themes of transcendence and astral signposts provided in this great man's work. Just read it like an eleven-year-old. In fact, that probably makes it better."
--Green Man Review "This is a beautifully written book. It is a quick, easy read and I really enjoyed my time with it. The story unfolds in a way that kept me interested, and it was definitely a good example of McKillip's whimsical, otherworldly imagination. I recommend this book to anyone who liked any of McKillip's other work, or enjoys authors like Robin McKinley, Charles de Lint, or Peter S. Beagle."
--Superstardrifter "A pure delight. It might be illegal for Daniel Pinkwater to keep getting better with every book, but he's done it again. This is his funniest, loveliest story yet. We are lucky to have him."
--Christopher Farnsworth, author of Reunion "'We're taking pie to a witch, now what could be more fun than that?, ' they ask in Jules, Penny & The Rooster, and the only possible answer is the entirety of Pinkwater's book itself--girl adepts, telepathic dogs, largehearted aunts, dancing fauns, magic museums, characters named Hamantaschen, and all."
--Mark London Williams, author of the Danger Boy series and Max Random and the Zombie 500 Praise for Daniel Pinkwater "Daniel Pinkwater is so obviously the funniest writer of children's books that he should be made a Living National Treasure."
--Washington Post Book World "I do believe that Daniel Pinkwater is my favorite writer, living or dead."
--Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother "A life-changing force in the life of a reader."
--Tor.com "The most perfect manufacturer of weird and absurd stories."
--Foreword "Daniel Pinkwater helped to shape me as a storyteller and his books have delighted generations of young readers."
--Charlie Jane Anders, author of The City in the Middle of the Night On Adventures of a Dwergish Girl "A Pinkwater whirlwind in all its glory."
--Booklist "Captivating, cool and crazy! This story is an inspiration to us all: Be brave. Have adventures."
--Sam Lloyd, author of Mr. Pusskins "A dazzling adventure, complete with android Redcoats, urban magic, and of course, the very best pizza New York City has to offer."
--Susan Vaught, author of Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy On Crazy in Poughkeepsie "Crazy in Poughkeepsie is a ludicrous romp reminiscent of the Muppets!"
--Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork Dagger "The writing is superb, with snappy dialogue and excellent description."
--Seattle Book Review "As always, it's wickedly funny."
--Locus