Wilfred

WilfredIn the tradition of Calvin & Hobbes and Dr. Seuss comes a new story of unlikely friendship. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a humongous and hairy giant named Wilfred. Whenever people saw him, they ran away, which made life very lonely for Wilfred. That is, until he found himself in a rather unusual town where one brave little boy saw something special in the timid giant. So begins a story of friendship and sacrifice that will

In the tradition of Calvin & Hobbes and Dr. Seuss comes a new story of unlikely friendship.

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a humongous and hairy giant named Wilfred. Whenever people saw him, they ran away, which made life very lonely for Wilfred. That is, until he found himself in a rather unusual town where one brave little boy saw something special in the timid giant. So begins a story of friendship and sacrifice that will remind readers just how important one voice - no matter how small - can be.

In this moving debut, Ryan Higgins shows his knack for blending humor and heart, and gives Lorax fans an unforgettable new hero.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/21/2013
ISBN: 9780803737327
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.70w x 0.40d
Award: Show Me Readers Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/21/2013 pg. 64
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2013
School Library Journal 03/01/2013 pg. 112
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2013 pg. 421
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 158868 / Wilfred
Reading Level: 3.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5