A Long Road on a Short Day

by Gary D. Schmidt, Elizabeth Stickney

On Sale: 11/10/2020

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A Long Road on a Short Day

by Gary D. Schmidt, Elizabeth Stickney

illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

On Sale: 11/10/2020

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About the Book

A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.

In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with humor, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an adventure with dad.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780544888364
ISBN 10: 0544888367
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: 11/10/2020
Pages: 64
List Price:24.99 CAD
Ages: 8 to 12
BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men
BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience
BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Farm Animals
BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life

Gary D. Schmidt

Biography

Gary D. Schmidt is the bestselling author of The Labors of Hercules Beal; Just Like That; National Book Award finalist Okay for Now; Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Orbiting Jupiter; the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; and the Newbery Honor Book The Wednesday Wars. He is also a contributor to and coeditor, with Leah Henderson, of the acclaimed short story collection A Little Bit Super. He lives in rural Michigan.

Elizabeth Stickney

Biography

Elizabeth Stickney is the pen name of Gary's late wife. Anne Schmidt wrote essays, poetry, and several picture book texts.

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Eugene Yelchin

Biography

Eugene Yelchin grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he trained as an artist and designed sets and costumes for the theater and ballet. His artwork has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and advertisements. He even drew the first polar bears used in the Coca-Cola commercials. He has also written and illustrated many children’s books. His first novel, Breaking Stalin’s Nose, received a Newbery Honor and was named one of the best books of 2011 by The Horn Book, and his novel The Haunting of Falcon House was a Golden Kite Award winner.