Lois Lowry
Hardcover | Pages: 174 pages Rating: 3.78 | 11604 Users | 2005 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Willoughbys |
| Author | : | Lois Lowry |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 174 pages |
| Published | : | March 31st 2008 by HMH Books for Young Readers |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Humor. Young Adult. Juvenile |
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Soon to be an animated film starring Ricky Gervais, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, and Sean Cullen! Abandoned by their ill-humored parents to the care of an odious nanny, Tim, the twins, Barnaby A and Barnaby B, and their sister, Jane, attempt to fulfill their roles as good old-fashioned children. Following the models set in lauded tales from A Christmas Carol to Mary Poppins, the four Willoughbys hope to attain their proscribed happy ending too, or at least a satisfyingly maudlin one. However, it is an unquestionably ruthless act that sets in motion the transformations that lead to their salvation and to happy endings for not only the four children, but their nanny, an abandoned baby, a candy magnate, and his long-lost son too. Replete with a tongue-in-cheek glossary and bibliography, this hilarious and decidedly old-fashioned parody pays playful homage to classic works of children’s literature.Present Books Supposing The Willoughbys
| Original Title: | The Willoughbys |
| ISBN: | 0618979743 (ISBN13: 9780618979745) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | E.B. White Read Aloud Award Nominee (2009), Massachusetts Book Award Nominee for Children's/Young Adult Literature (2009), Iowa Children's Choice Award Nominee (2011) |
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Ratings: 3.78 From 11604 Users | 2005 ReviewsEvaluate Containing Books The Willoughbys
This book was an odd one. Snarky children and a nanny. Off beat classic stories with a weird twist. Not really what I thought this would be.This has been a very fun read even though I can totally imagine some readers frowning and scowling while turning over the pages."The Willoughbys" is totally a satire of old-fashioned children's books, from its title to its characters and events. Moreover, you get references from all the popular children's novels' characters like Mary Poppins, Anna from Green Gables, Mary Lennox from The Secret Garden, Hansel and Gretel etc. It was amusing to notice the stark difference the writer has drawn. The
A good, old-fashioned (satirical) orphan story.
Author Lois Lowry who gave us Number the Stars, The Giver, A Summer to Die and 30 + other children's stories has now given us The Willoughbys, a clever, tongue in cheek parody of "old fashioned" classic children's stories.I loved the tag line for this book as soon as I saw it on the cover. "A novel nefariously written & ignominiously illustrated by the author." If that does not hook your attention then maybe the book description will: " 'Shouldn't we be orphans?' one of the Willoughby
A silly parody of classic or "old fashioned" children's literature. Fun in it's way but not my favorite type of book as I like to disappear into the book, which requires a suspension of disbelief, and a parody is always reminding you that it is a story. I also have mixed feelings about this poking fun at my favorite books, although I am sure it is meant to be gentle and it is pretty funny, I feel a little bit made fun of myself. I will give it an extra half a star for the wholly delightful
Very enjoyable but too short!
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