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Flora and Ulysses

The Illuminated Adventures (A Middle-Grade Novel About a Cynical Girl and a Superhero Squirrel - For Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7)
By Kate DiCamillo
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In Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, young Flora Belle Buckman befriends an extraordinary squirrel named Ulysses, who gains unexpected powers after a surprising accident. Together, they embark on heartwarming adventures, facing quirky challenges and learning about hope, friendship, and the power of community. With both humour and emotion, the story captures the magic found in the most unexpected moments.
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Flora and Ulysses

From Newbery Medalist and #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters and featuring an exciting new formatNa novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by up-and-coming artist Campbell.

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Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal
A New York Times bestseller!

Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo.

It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, is the just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry — and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.

From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters and featuring an exciting format — a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by artist K. G. Campbell.

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Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo is praised for its unique blend of warmth, humour, and adventure. Reviewers commend the book for its memorable characters and heartfelt narrative that explores themes like love, connection, and overcoming adversity. Critics appreciate DiCamillo's engaging storytelling and sophisticated language, making it appealing for children and adults alike with its mix of comic-book elements and charming illustrations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763660406

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 September 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by K. G. Campbell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 374g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Kate DiCamillo Young Adult

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux, which received a Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Tiger Rising, a National Book Award Finalist; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, winner of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; The Magician’s Elephant; and the best-selling Mercy Watson series. Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis.

K. G. Campbell is the author-illustrator of Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters. He was born in Kenya, raised in Scotland, and now lives in southern California.

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