A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End

By Avi, Tricia Tusa

Price: $12.99

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A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End

By Avi, Tricia Tusa

Price: $12.99

About the Book

Avon the snail and Edward the ant are back for another funny–and philosophical–adventure. This time, Avon has decided he wants to be a writer, only to discover that writing is way more difficult than he ever imagined. He finally gets the word Something written down, but there’s a problem: What to write next? Luckily, his friend Edward is there to advise.

Brimming with wit, wisdom, and humor, this warm and winning tale of two friends on a quest will be enjoyed by readers (and writers) of all ages.

With a clever ant as his guide and a single word on the page, can Avon write the adventure of a lifetime?

  • Books About Writing: Join Avon the snail on his hilarious journey to become an author, even if he can only get one word—Something—written down.
  • Friendship Story: Discover a heartwarming tale of perseverance and friendship, where Edward the ant’s puzzling advice might be just what Avon needs.
  • Wordplay for Kids: Laugh out loud at clever puns and silly situations that make this a perfect early reader chapter book for curious minds.
  • Humorous Adventure: Follow the two friends as their quest for the right words leads to close calls with anteaters, tree frogs, and one very hungry fish.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780547537337
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jan 29, 2013
List price: $12.99
No of pages: 176
Trim Size:
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics

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.

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About the Book

Avon the snail and Edward the ant are back for another funny–and philosophical–adventure. This time, Avon has decided he wants to be a writer, only to discover that writing is way more difficult than he ever imagined. He finally gets the word Something written down, but there’s a problem: What to write next? Luckily, his friend Edward is there to advise.

Brimming with wit, wisdom, and humor, this warm and winning tale of two friends on a quest will be enjoyed by readers (and writers) of all ages.

With a clever ant as his guide and a single word on the page, can Avon write the adventure of a lifetime?

  • Books About Writing: Join Avon the snail on his hilarious journey to become an author, even if he can only get one word—Something—written down.
  • Friendship Story: Discover a heartwarming tale of perseverance and friendship, where Edward the ant’s puzzling advice might be just what Avon needs.
  • Wordplay for Kids: Laugh out loud at clever puns and silly situations that make this a perfect early reader chapter book for curious minds.
  • Humorous Adventure: Follow the two friends as their quest for the right words leads to close calls with anteaters, tree frogs, and one very hungry fish.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780547537337
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jan 29, 2013
List price: $12.99
No of pages: 176
Trim Size:
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics

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

No reviews available.

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