The Wild Piano: A Philemon Adventure: A TOON Graphic

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"Not since Carroll's Alice has there been such a marvelous and incredible adventure."_x0097_Kirkus Reviews, starred review Look closely at the map in your library, classroom, or home to discover eight fantastic letters- A-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! You'll be shocked at all the magic that one little word can hold. The farm boy Philemon knows better than anyone what the Atlantic promises; he tumbled down a well last year and fell out the other side onto the island of "A"! That time, Philemon barely escaped with his life. Now he must return to the Atlantic and search for the friend he left behind. His journey will take him deep into those little letters on your map_x0097_so deep, in fact, that he fears he might never see his farm again. What surprises await him on the mysterious island of "N"

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"This mind-bending fantasy blends familiar literary allusions, psychedelic settings, and just the right smattering of fun." - Kirkus Reviews "A welcome addition to any elementary graphic novel collection, school or public, especially appealing to struggling readers. - School LIbrary Journal "Philmons adventures are the pinnacle of absurdist comedy. Imagine if Lewis Carroll and Dr. Seuss had together imagined the most incredible people and places, and youre on the right track. - Jamie Greene for Geek Dad "Throughout these flights of fancy, Freds designs swirl with inspired creativity. - The Globe and Mail Philemons adventures are filled with interesting characters and unusual situations. KidsReads
"This mind-bending fantasy blends familiar literary allusions, psychedelic settings, and just the right smattering of fun." - Kirkus Reviews "A welcome addition to any elementary graphic novel collection, school or public, especially appealing to struggling readers. - School LIbrary Journal "Philmons adventures are the pinnacle of absurdist comedy. Imagine if Lewis Carroll and Dr. Seuss had together imagined the most incredible people and places, and youre on the right track. - Jamie Greene for Geek Dad "Throughout these flights of fancy, Freds designs swirl with inspired creativity. - The Globe and Mail Philemons adventures are filled with interesting characters and unusual situations. KidsReads

Author Bio

Frederic Othon Aristid (1913-2013), known as Fred, is one of France's most influential and revered cartoonists. In the sixties, Fred co-founded Hara-Kiri, the leading satitical publication of the May '69 movement - he designed its first 60 covers. Philemon, his story for young readers, was first published in Pilote in 1972 by Rene Goscinny, the author of the Asterix series.