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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Contributor(s): Joyce, William (Author), Joyce, William (Illustrator), Bluhm, Joe (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1442457023 ISBN-13: 9781442457027
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2012

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Books & Libraries
- Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2012004465

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Lexile Measure: 650 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Physical Information: 0.7" H x 11.7" W x 8.2" L (1.30 lbs) 56 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian

Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Storybook, 2014
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2014
Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2015
NAPPA Gold Awards, Winner, Preschoolers & Up, 2012
Christopher Awards, Winner, Books for Young People, 2013
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2014
Florida Children's Book Award, Nominee, Pre K - 2nd Grade, 2014
Ladybug Picture Book Award, Nominee, Children's Picture, 2013
Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize, Winner, Children's, 2013

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/07/2012 pg. 52
Shelf Awareness 06/22/2012
Booklist 07/01/2012 pg. 70
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 78
New York Times Book Review 08/26/2012 pg. 18
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 30 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 70

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 152402
Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

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Publisher Description:
The book that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.

Morris Lessmore loved words.
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.
Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.
But the power of story will save the day.
Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children's literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today's world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it's story that we truly celebrate--and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.

Contributor Bio(s): Joyce, William: - William Joyce does a lot of stuff but children's books are his true bailiwick (The Guardians, Dinosaur Bob, George Shrinks, and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also his Academy Award-winning short film, to name a few). He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. Talk to William Joyce and look at upcoming work at @HeyBillJoyce on Twitter and Instagram.Bluhm, Joe: - Joe Bluhm is an Academy Award-winning artist who worked with William Joyce on The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. He's also a character designer, animator, and recovering theme park caricaturist. He lives in Louisiana. Visit him at JoeBluhm.Blogspot.com.

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