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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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Flora and Ulysses is a delightful tale about a young girl named Flora who unexpectedly befriends a squirrel with superpowers, named Ulysses. Together, they embark on whimsical adventures filled with humour and heart, confronting challenges and discovering the power of friendship and optimism. The story mixes comic-style illustrations with text, creating an engaging experience for young readers.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy whimsical tales with a blend of heart-warming friendship and quirky adventures. You'll be charmed by the story of a young girl and her unlikely bond with a poetry-loving squirrel. Perfect for readers who appreciate a mix of humour and heartfelt moments in children's literature.

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Flora and Ulysses

Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora Belle Buckman is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight after being revived. Novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white.

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A New York Times bestseller!

Available in a paperback edition! The beloved 2014 Newbery Medal winner by former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature 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 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 is celebrated for its blend of warmth, wackiness, and life lessons, reminiscent of DiCamillo's previous works. Critics praise the book for its engaging characters and plots that reveal heartfelt truths, offering readers insights into possibilities and forgiveness. The story, featuring a superhero squirrel and an endearing girl, is described as funny, original, and touching, with rich vocabulary and emotional depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763687649

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by K. G. Campbell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 256

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate DiCamillo Young Adult

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