9780763642174 - the boy who climbed into the moon von almond, david (28 Ergebnisse)
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Dunbar, Polly (illustrato…r).
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Zustand: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. 117 pp. Tightly bound. Just the very tips of the top corners with light, minor ding. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket with one short 1/2"tear. First Edition / First Printing. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.… Polly Dunbar (illustrator).
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boys life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.There are some strange ideas floating around in Pauls apartment block. Theres Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brot…her hides under a paper bag. Then theres Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Pauls. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, thats how! From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of Almond and Dunbar. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
- Hardcover
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Hardback. Zustand: New. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.There are some strange ideas floating around in Paul's apartment block. There's Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brother hides… under a paper bag. Then there's Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Paul's. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, that's how! From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALGrade 2-4-When timid, unadventurous Paul decides to go to the top of his apartment building to "touch the sky," it's a big deal. On the way he meets his neighbors, worries his parents, and makes a new friend in eccentric Mabel/Molly, who lives in the penthouse apartment and actually helps him touch the sky. Soon he discovers that the moon is a hole in the sky that is full of formerly airborne people and things caught there. It's all whimsical, totally unbelievable, and full of exhortation to live life, ask questions, don't make war, test out theories, be courageous, make friends, and so forth. Full-color and line illustrations lend cozy appeal for those beginning chapter-book readers who can tolerate the thematically overstuffed, disjointed, and arbitrary plot that gains Paul a new member of his family, new friends, and perhaps a new outlook on his sheltered life.-Susan Hepler, formerly at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. FROM BOOKLISTUrban daily life meets magical realism in this quirky tale of a boy overcoming shyness. Young Paul "simply didn't like school, and school didn't seem to like him." Perhaps this is because of his unusual ideas. For example: Is the moon really a hole cut into the sky? A morning spent wandering his high-rise leads to meeting Molly, a wacky artist who drags him and his parents to see her brother, a recluse whose war experiences led him to hatch the same theory. If only there was a way to reach the moon to find out! Though rarely laugh-out-loud funny, Almond employs all manners of amusements (a flying dog, an obsessive elevator inspector, the truth behind the moon) while never losing sight of some refreshing realities: Paul's parents are a real presence, and the city feels appropriately dense. Almond even pulls off one unforgettable, cinematic scene involving the high-rise denizens reaching from their windows to help lift a ladder to the building's roof. Dunbar's full-color illustrations, many stretching across two pages, nimb. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Brand new, first U.S. edition, first printing, full number line, no remainder marks. Ships in a box with bubblewrap, fast service from a real bricks and mortar independent bookseller open since 1998. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Hardback. Zustand: New. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.There are some strange ideas floating around in Paul's apartment block. There's Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brother hides… under a paper bag. Then there's Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Paul's. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, that's how! From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALGrade 2-4-When timid, unadventurous Paul decides to go to the top of his apartment building to "touch the sky," it's a big deal. On the way he meets his neighbors, worries his parents, and makes a new friend in eccentric Mabel/Molly, who lives in the penthouse apartment and actually helps him touch the sky. Soon he discovers that the moon is a hole in the sky that is full of formerly airborne people and things caught there. It's all whimsical, totally unbelievable, and full of exhortation to live life, ask questions, don't make war, test out theories, be courageous, make friends, and so forth. Full-color and line illustrations lend cozy appeal for those beginning chapter-book readers who can tolerate the thematically overstuffed, disjointed, and arbitrary plot that gains Paul a new member of his family, new friends, and perhaps a new outlook on his sheltered life.-Susan Hepler, formerly at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. FROM BOOKLISTUrban daily life meets magical realism in this quirky tale of a boy overcoming shyness. Young Paul "simply didn't like school, and school didn't seem to like him." Perhaps this is because of his unusual ideas. For example: Is the moon really a hole cut into the sky? A morning spent wandering his high-rise leads to meeting Molly, a wacky artist who drags him and his parents to see her brother, a recluse whose war experiences led him to hatch the same theory. If only there was a way to reach the moon to find out! Though rarely laugh-out-loud funny, Almond employs all manners of amusements (a flying dog, an obsessive elevator inspector, the truth behind the moon) while never losing sight of some refreshing realities: Paul's parents are a real presence, and the city feels appropriately dense. Almond even pulls off one unforgettable, cinematic scene involving the high-rise denizens reaching from their windows to help lift a ladder to the building's roof. Dunbar's full-color illustrations, many stretching across two pages, nimb. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Zustand: New. pp. 128. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
- Softcover
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
- Hardcover
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Zustand: New. pp. 128. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boys life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.There are some strange ideas floating around in Pauls apartment block. Theres Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brot…her hides under a paper bag. Then theres Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Pauls. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, thats how! From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of Almond and Dunbar. Illustrations. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
- Hardcover
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Hardback. Zustand: New. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.There are some strange ideas floating around in Paul's apartment block. There's Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brother hides… under a paper bag. Then there's Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Paul's. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, that's how! From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALGrade 2-4-When timid, unadventurous Paul decides to go to the top of his apartment building to "touch the sky," it's a big deal. On the way he meets his neighbors, worries his parents, and makes a new friend in eccentric Mabel/Molly, who lives in the penthouse apartment and actually helps him touch the sky. Soon he discovers that the moon is a hole in the sky that is full of formerly airborne people and things caught there. It's all whimsical, totally unbelievable, and full of exhortation to live life, ask questions, don't make war, test out theories, be courageous, make friends, and so forth. Full-color and line illustrations lend cozy appeal for those beginning chapter-book readers who can tolerate the thematically overstuffed, disjointed, and arbitrary plot that gains Paul a new member of his family, new friends, and perhaps a new outlook on his sheltered life.-Susan Hepler, formerly at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. FROM BOOKLISTUrban daily life meets magical realism in this quirky tale of a boy overcoming shyness. Young Paul "simply didn't like school, and school didn't seem to like him." Perhaps this is because of his unusual ideas. For example: Is the moon really a hole cut into the sky? A morning spent wandering his high-rise leads to meeting Molly, a wacky artist who drags him and his parents to see her brother, a recluse whose war experiences led him to hatch the same theory. If only there was a way to reach the moon to find out! Though rarely laugh-out-loud funny, Almond employs all manners of amusements (a flying dog, an obsessive elevator inspector, the truth behind the moon) while never losing sight of some refreshing realities: Paul's parents are a real presence, and the city feels appropriately dense. Almond even pulls off one unforgettable, cinematic scene involving the high-rise denizens reaching from their windows to help lift a ladder to the building's roof. Dunbar's full-color illustrations, many stretching across two pages, nimb. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boys life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.There are some strange ideas floating around in Pauls apartment block. Theres Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brot…her hides under a paper bag. Then theres Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Pauls. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, thats how! From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of Almond and Dunbar. Illustrations. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
- Hardcover
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Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Nuevo. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Zustand: New. David Almond is known worldwide as the multi-award-winning author of Skellig, Kit&rsquos Wilderness, Clay, Jackdaw Summer,and many other books and plays. He is also the author of The Savage, illustrated by Dave McKe. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
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Hardback. Zustand: New. Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy's life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar.There are some strange ideas floating around in Paul's apartment block. There's Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brother hides… under a paper bag. Then there's Clarence, the poodle who thinks he can fly. But the strangest notion of all is Paul's. You see, Paul believes that the moon is not the moon but a great hole in the sky. And he knows that sausages are better than war. How on earth (or not) will he find out if he is bonkers or a genius? With a few equally bonkers (or genius) helpers and a very long ladder, that's how! From a master of magical realism and a celebrated artist comes another delightfully outrageous expedition. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALGrade 2-4-When timid, unadventurous Paul decides to go to the top of his apartment building to "touch the sky," it's a big deal. On the way he meets his neighbors, worries his parents, and makes a new friend in eccentric Mabel/Molly, who lives in the penthouse apartment and actually helps him touch the sky. Soon he discovers that the moon is a hole in the sky that is full of formerly airborne people and things caught there. It's all whimsical, totally unbelievable, and full of exhortation to live life, ask questions, don't make war, test out theories, be courageous, make friends, and so forth. Full-color and line illustrations lend cozy appeal for those beginning chapter-book readers who can tolerate the thematically overstuffed, disjointed, and arbitrary plot that gains Paul a new member of his family, new friends, and perhaps a new outlook on his sheltered life.-Susan Hepler, formerly at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. FROM BOOKLISTUrban daily life meets magical realism in this quirky tale of a boy overcoming shyness. Young Paul "simply didn't like school, and school didn't seem to like him." Perhaps this is because of his unusual ideas. For example: Is the moon really a hole cut into the sky? A morning spent wandering his high-rise leads to meeting Molly, a wacky artist who drags him and his parents to see her brother, a recluse whose war experiences led him to hatch the same theory. If only there was a way to reach the moon to find out! Though rarely laugh-out-loud funny, Almond employs all manners of amusements (a flying dog, an obsessive elevator inspector, the truth behind the moon) while never losing sight of some refreshing realities: Paul's parents are a real presence, and the city feels appropriately dense. Almond even pulls off one unforgettable, cinematic scene involving the high-rise denizens reaching from their windows to help lift a ladder to the building's roof. Dunbar's full-color illustrations, many stretching across two pages, nimb. Dunbar, Polly (illustrator).
