Jane Yolen Releases TRASH MOUNTAIN
By: Christina Mancuso Apr. 02, 2015
From beloved children's and young adult author Jane Yolen comes "Trash Mountain," a charming and powerful story that follows a young squirrel who finds himself alone in the world after his parents are killed. With illustrations by "Monkey with a Tool Belt" creator Chris Monroe, "Trash Mountain," published by Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, enchants and delights.
Nutley is a young red squirrel. For most of his life, he's been content to live on local seeds and the cautious wisdom of his parents. But like so many young squirrels before him, he feels the call of the wild (and the hazelnuts) beyond the safety of his family's own tree. Nutley wonders what it would be like to live dangerously, like the growing band of gray squirrels that roam his neighborhood.
Nature, which is truly red in tooth and claw, forces Nutley to find out if he's cut out for a life of danger when his parents are suddenly killed. Nutley must flee his familiar tree for the smelly shelter of the local landfill. There, with the help of some unlikely allies, he might just be able to make a stand against the grays.
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About the Author
Jane Yolen is the acclaimed author of more than 300 books for readers of all ages.
About the Illustrator
Chris Monroe is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including "Monkey with a Tool Belt"; "Sneaky Sheep"; "Cookie, the Walker"; and "Bug on a Bike."
About the Publisher
Carolrhoda Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, creates high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. For more information, visit www.lernerbooks.com or call 800-328-4929.
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PUBLICATION DATE:
April 2015
$16.99 Hardcover, Jacketed
eBook also available
Ages 8-15
HC: 978-1-4677-1234-7
184 Pages ? 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
To Purchase: Visit your local bookstore, order by phone at 800-328-4929, or visit us online at www.lernerbooks.com.
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