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The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale
Contributor(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra (Author), Wright, Randall (Author), Moser, Barry (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1561455954     ISBN-13: 9781561455959
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2011
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Cats
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2010052275
Age Level: 8-12
Grade Level: 3-7
Lexile Measure: 740(Not Available)
Guided Reading: W (Grade 6)
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 8.1" L (1.10 lbs) 256 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Friendship
- Cultural Region - British Isles
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
Features: Dust Cover, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2013
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2013
E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Middle Readers, 2012
Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Intermediate, 2013
Nene Award, Nominee, Children's Fiction, 2014
Delaware Diamonds Award, Nominee, Grades 3-5, 2012
Land of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2013
Flicker Tale Children's Book Award, Nominee, Juvenile, 2013
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award, Nominee, Grades 4-6, 2013
Bluebonnet Awards, Nominee, Children's, 2013
Rhode Island Children's Book Awards, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2013
Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up), Gold Medal Winner, Historical Fiction, 2011
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2011
Publishers Weekly 09/05/2011
School Library Journal 09/01/2011 pg. 150
Shelf Awareness 10/25/2011
Shelf Awareness 09/21/2011
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2011 pg. 2118
New York Times Book Review 11/13/2011 pg. 37
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2012
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2011 pg. 29
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 67 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 145948
Reading Level: 5.1   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 6.0
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, Skilley, an alley cat with an embarrassing secret, longs to escape his street-cat life.

"Expertly realized characters and effervescent storytelling make this story of unlikely friendship, royal ravens, and 'the finest cheese in London' a delight." ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"A success in every way." ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"Readers with great expectations will find them fully satisfied by this tongue-in-cheek romp through a historic public House." ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Hoping to trade London's damp alleyways for the warmth of ye olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Skilley strikes a bargain with Pip, an erudite mouse. Skilley will protect the mice who live at the inn, and in turn, the mice will provide Skilley with the thing he desires most. But when Skilley and Pip are drawn into a crisis of monumental proportions, their new friendship is pushed to its limits. The escalating crisis threatens the peace not only of the Cheshire Cheese Inn but the entire British Monarchy

New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy and author Randall Wright collaborate on this compelling story set in Victorian England. With the artwork of award-winning illustrator Barry Moser, The Cheshire Cheese Cat is filled with charming characters and strong themes of friendship and loyalty.

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Parents' Choice Gold Award - Parents' Choice Foundation

Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education

Best Children's Books of 2011 - Kirkus Reviews

Best Fiction Books of 2011 - School Library Journal


Contributor Bio(s): Wright, Randall: - Randall Wright is the author of several novels for young readers, including a 2004 VOYA Top Shelf Award winner. He lives in Utah.Deedy, Carmen Agra: - Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times bestselling author and has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.Moser, Barry: - Barry Moser is one of today's most celebrated illustrators of children's books. He is also a printer, painter, printmaker, designer, author, essayist, and teacher. The books Moser has illustrated and/or designed form a list of over three hundred titles. He lives in Massachusetts.
 
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