Bill Brittain's tales of the rural New England village of Coven Tree are well loved by children of all ages. The Wish Giver was a Newbery Honor Book; it and Devil's Donkey were both named ALA Notabled Children's Books as well as School Library Journal Best Books. Dr. Dredd's Wagon of Wonders was a 1988 Children's Editors' Choice (ALA Booklist), and Professor Popkin's Prodigious Polish was named a "Pick of the Lists" by American Bookseller.Mr. Brittain has written many other delightful books, which have also received high acclaim. Among these are All the Money in the World, which won the 1982-1983 Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award and which has been adapted for an ABC-TV Saturday Special; and The Fantastic Freshman, which was named an ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.Bill Brittain lives with his wife, Ginny, in Asheville, North Carolina.
★ “The fast-paced events conclude suspensefully in a rope-pulling
contest that has Dan’l struggling for his very soul. Brittain
seasons his tale with generous amounts of tension, merriment, and
magic.” — Starred Review)ALA Booklist
★ “The plot unfolds in short, suspenseful chapters ... the brisk
pace of the action makes this a pleasing addition to American
folklore, and the nine excellent illustrations are shadowy, misty,
spooky, yet full of humor.” — Starred Review) School Library
Journal
“A highly original fantasy The wonder and humor of the story are
finely evoked by animated charcoal drawings conveying atmosphere
and a sense of mystery.” — The Horn Book
“A literary folk story at its best. Folksy, fascinating, and fun.”
— The Kirkus Reviews
“This delightfully spooky tale should send shivers up and down the
love-to-be-scared circuit. And with good reason. An eerie delight.”
— The New York Times
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