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Danny, Who Fell in a Hole

Cary Fagan author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Published:11th Apr '13

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Danny’s parents have always been a bit flaky, but this time they have gone too far! Their latest plan to follow their dreams means Danny and his older brother will spend six months in Banff (wherever that is) and six months in New York City. Furious, Danny runs out of the house and straight into a very, very large hole. When it appears that help is not on the way, Danny becomes a subterranean Robinson Crusoe, creating shelter (garbage bag and paper clips), cereal (coffee creamer, rainwater, granola bars, and a few rogue raisins), and a washroom (a hole in a hole). His Man Friday has a long, earth-covered snout, a taste for beetles, and no eyes to speak of. Oh, and he also talks. His name is Mole, and he is excellent company — until a snake appears, and Danny must save his new friend.

"A quirky existential adventure for thoughtful readers." Kirkus Reviews

"A thoroughly engrossing short tale … fantastical yet familiar, timeless, and with just the right touch of sentiment and seriousness" CM Canadian Review of Materials

"…funny and sweet tale about learning to embrace change and appreciating what one has." — Publishers' Weekly
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“The setting is rich and the characters are interesting and fresh.” — School Library Journal

ISBN: 9781554983117

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 212g

96 pages