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Title details for The Octopus by Cynthia Rylant - Available

The Octopus

#5 in series

by Cynthia Rylant
Mark Nelson
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Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant pens the enchanting tale of Whistler and Lila's adventures during the low tide of the full moon. The mice children set off to meet new creatures before the tide comes back in and washes the creatures back to sea. Suddenly, a young octopus named Cleo startles the children, but the three soon become good friends. Yet as the tide comes back in, Lila discovers her feet are stuck in the mud. Will Cleo be able to help her in time and save the day? "Rylant has that rare power to write about happiness without being overly sentimental ..." -Booklist

  • Creators

  • Series

    Lighthouse Family

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 18, 2006

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781449895327
      • File size: 12768 KB
      • Duration: 00:26:35

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Seabold the dog, Pandora the cat, and their adopted mice children--who all live in a lighthouse--are ready for another adventure. This time an outing along the shore at the time of the full moon is sure to expose extended beach and interesting tide pools with delicious sugar kelp for lunch. What else might the children find? Mark Nelson paces the story so that its details can be appreciated--the approaching water after low tide, the delicate gooseberry biscuits, the delight in new friends. Nelson distinguishes each character--the admonishing voices of loving parents; the watery, shy voices of the visiting octopi; and the cocky and curious voices of the assorted children. A listening treat. A.R. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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