| Big Al and Shrimpy Reprint Edition Contributor(s): Clements, Andrew (Author), Kogo, Yoshi (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1416903666 ISBN-13: 9781416903666 Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: This sequel to "Big Al," Clements's very first book, introduces Shrimpy, the smallest fish in the sea. He's so small the other fish want nothing to do with him. Big Al understands what it's like to feel different. When Big Al gets into trouble, it's Shrimpy's brains that save the day. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Fish - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2001031305 |
| Lexile Measure: 550 |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 9.86" W x 8.12" (0.34 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 67122 Reading Level: 2.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Poor Shrimpy He may be the smartest fish in the sea, but he's also the smallest. Who would want to be friends with such a teeny, tiny fish? Big Al, that's who Big Al remembers what it feels like to to be an outsider, and he and Shrimpy become best friends. And when Big Al finds himself in danger, it's Shrimpy's smart thinking that saves the day -- and wins Shrimpy the respect and affection of other fish. |
Contributor Bio(s): Clements, Andrew: - Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He is also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. He lives with his wife in Maine and has four grown children. Visit him at AndrewClements.com. |