What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the World by Henry Clark (English) Pa

Description: What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the World by Henry Clark Now available in paperback, a wildly witty fantasy-adventure that begins when three kids discover a mysterious sofa at their bus stop--which leads them on a quest to save the world from alien invasion! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The adventure of a lifetime begins between two sofa cushions.... When River, Freak, and Fiona discover a mysterious sofa sitting at their bus stop, their search for loose change produces a rare zucchini-colored crayon. Little do they know this peculiar treasure is about to launch them into the middle of a plot to conquer the world!The kids only hope is to trap the plots mastermind when he comes to steal the crayon. But how can three kids from the middle of nowhere stop an evil billionaire? With the help of an eccentric neighbor, an artificially intelligent domino, a DNA-analyzing tray, two hot air balloons, and a cat named Mucus, they just might be able to save the planet.This clever comic adventure from debut author Henry Clark is a truly original and utterly wacky story about the importance of intelligence and curiosity in a complacent world. Author Biography Henry Clark has contributed articles to Mad Magazine and published fiction in Isaac Asimovs Science Fiction Magazine. He is a former speaker for the New York Council for the Humanities and is an independent affiliate of the federal National Endowment for the Humanities. What We Found in the Sofa is his debut novel. He lives on Long Island. Review A 2013 ABA Fall Picks New Voices BookA 2013 ABC Best Book for ChildrenAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthAn Amazon Hot New Releases in Childrens Science Fiction Book A Junior Library Guild Selection A 2014-2015 Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Master List TitleA 2015 Sakura Medal Nominee" "The adventure and creativity propels one to continue the story."--Library Media Connection "Will make budding science fiction fans feel like theyve been welcomed into a circle of friends for this whirlwind adventure."--The Bulletin "The novels swift pace create[s] unyielding suspense....for those destined to become Douglas Adams fans it will be hilarious and gripping."--Publishers Weekly "Fast paced and entertaining...an exciting, suspenseful adventure with many unexpected twists."--School Library Journal "Clarks debut is refreshingly bonkers. It offers thinking kids humor that is neither afraid of the potty nor confined to it. Most of the characters (and some of the furniture) have their quirks, but there is a realism at the core that readers will respond to."--Kirkus Reviews Prizes Short-listed for Mark Twain Readers Award 2015 Review Quote "Will make budding science fiction fans feel like theyve been welcomed into a circle of friends for this whirlwind adventure."-- The Bulletin Promotional "Headline" Now available in paperback, a wildly witty fantasy-adventure that begins when three kids discover a mysterious sofa at their bus stop--which leads them on a quest to save the world from alien invasion! Details ISBN0316206652 Author Henry Clark Short Title WHAT WE FOUND IN THE SOFA & HO Pages 384 Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Language English ISBN-10 0316206652 ISBN-13 9780316206655 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-07-31 Imprint Little, Brown Young Readers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 8 Format Paperback Audience Children/Juvenile US Release Date 2014-07-31 UK Release Date 2014-07-31 Illustrations 29 illustrations, b/w NZ Release Date 2014-08-25 AU Release Date 2014-08-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:82141835;

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