Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion: A True Story
Dave Eggers author Júlia Sardà illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:6th Jul '23
Should be back in stock very soon
Author Dave Eggers and artist Júlia Sardà spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of ingenuity.
It all started when John “Minnie” Moore built a mine in Idaho and sold it to Englishman Henry Miller. Then Henry married a local lass named Annie and built her a mansion. After Henry died and Annie was hoodwinked – losing all but the mansion – she and her son took to raising pigs, as some are wont to do. But the town wanted those pigs out. Who could have guessed that Annie would remove the whole mansion instead – rolling it away slowly on logs – while she and her son were still living in it?
Narrated with metafictional flair, make way for history as only Dave Eggers could stage it.
Witty and wonderfully illustrated […] It’s delightful for two reasons: Eggers’s wry narration and the mischievous illustration by Júlia Sardà. -- Lucy Bannerman * The Times *
Let’s face it: the true story of a pig-farming widow, who decides to roll her entire timber-frame house a few miles down the road in pioneer-era Idaho, is a completely bonkers subject for a children’s book. It works brilliantly, thanks to the mischief of Dave Eggers’ commentary and the maverick artwork by Júlia Sardà. Fantastic.” * Children’s books of the year 2023, The Sunday Times *
Fascinating in the extreme, and told with such wit, humour and flair, this is a wonderful work of non-fiction which will engage young and older readers alike! […] A stunner of a book. * Mini Travellers Blog *
Slightly bizarre, this would make an entertaining read aloud. * Red Reading Hub *
This delightfully quirky but true tale unveils a fascinating chapter of history with a touch of humour and resourcefulness […] Eggers’ witty narrative, lots of tongue-in-cheek repeating lines, and narrative intrusion to make us smile and lighten the tone, alongside Sardà’s masterful illustrations make this book a gem for readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will be charmed by the resourceful protagonist, Annie Miller, and her daring plan to save her beloved home. Moving the Millers’ Minnie Moore Mine Mansion is a heartwarming and entertaining read that leaves a lasting impression. * Books for Keeps *
- Short-listed for Young Quills Historical Fiction Awards 2024 (UK)
ISBN: 9781529516302
Dimensions: 298mm x 229mm x 10mm
Weight: 475g
56 pages