| Izzy Gizmo Contributor(s): Jones, Pip (Author), Ogilvie, Sara (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1682630218 ISBN-13: 9781682630211 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Technology - Inventions - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2017017494 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 10.6" W x 10.4" (1.08 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 197021 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A feisty girl engineer endeavors to help an injured crow fly in this vibrant, STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship. "This story of a girl engineer is sorely needed and has potential to develop and nourish readers' interest in STEAM subjects." ―Kirkus Reviews Izzy Gizmo's inventions are marvelous, magnificent...and often malfunction. Despite the fact that she loves to invent, it never seems to work out in her favor. But when she finds a crow with a broken wing, she has to help Izzy tries again and again to build the crow a new pair of wings, but nothing is working. Can Izzy overcome her failures? Or is her friend destined to live as a crow who can't fly? Author Pip Jones tells an inspiring story of creativity and perseverance in the face of failure while spotlighting friendship and intergenerational relationships. Bright, zany art from the acclaimed Sara Ogilvie adds to the zeal. Awards: Parents' Choice Fun Stuff Award ―Parents' Choice Foundation Also available: |
Contributor Bio(s): Jones, Pip: - Pip Jones spent her childhood gobbling up books and dreaming about being an author. At nineteen, she began a career in journalism, and in 2014, she published her first book. Pip is most often found either writing, staring at the contents of the fridge, or herding her two children. She lives in London.Ogilvie, Sara: - Sara Ogilvie studied illustration and printmaking at Edinburgh College of Art. In addition to illustrating children's books, Sara exhibits across the UK and abroad and creates images for editorial, design, and advertising. She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North of England. |