The End of the Beginning

By Avi, Tricia Tusa

Price: $7.99

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The End of the Beginning

By Avi, Tricia Tusa

Price: $7.99

About the Book

Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So with his new friend Edward the ant, Avon sets out on a journey to find the excitement his life has been missing.
     This modern fable is filled with funny–and profound–insights about the meaning of things . . . great and small.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780152055325
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Apr 1, 2008
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 144
Trim Size: 5.450 in (w) x 6.700 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
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Avi

Biography

Avi’s many acclaimed books for young readers include the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle as well as The Fighting Ground, Poppy, and The Secret School. He lives in Colorado. 

Tricia Tusa

Biography

TRICIA TUSA has written and illustrated many wonderful picture books, including In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck; Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden by Edith Pattou; The Magic Hat by Mem Fox; The End of the Beginning by Avi; and her own Follow Me.

Reviews

“A charming tale.”–Publishers Weekly
“A story that begs to be read aloud.”–Booklist

About the Book

Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So with his new friend Edward the ant, Avon sets out on a journey to find the excitement his life has been missing.
     This modern fable is filled with funny–and profound–insights about the meaning of things . . . great and small.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780152055325
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Apr 1, 2008
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 144
Trim Size: 5.450 in (w) x 6.700 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Avi

Biography

Avi’s many acclaimed books for young readers include the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle as well as The Fighting Ground, Poppy, and The Secret School. He lives in Colorado. 

Tricia Tusa

Biography

TRICIA TUSA has written and illustrated many wonderful picture books, including In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck; Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden by Edith Pattou; The Magic Hat by Mem Fox; The End of the Beginning by Avi; and her own Follow Me.

Reviews

“A charming tale.”–Publishers Weekly
“A story that begs to be read aloud.”–Booklist

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