Domestic Editions | Foreign Editions Unless otherwise noted, all books published by Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10019 MOVE OVER HOUDINI, HERE COMES MARK TWAIN! With the huge success of ESCAPE! THE STORY OF THE GREAT HOUDINI, Sid Fleischman has written a companion volume, THE TROUBLE BEGINS AT 8, A LIFE OF MARK TWAIN IN THE WILD, WILD WEST. It's a biography with a laugh a page. Off the press in June, 2008. Curious about Sid's novels for adults? Two titles reprinted in a a single volume are now available from Stark House Press, (707) 444-8768 griffinskye@cox.net. Of LOOK BEHIND YOU, LADY and THE VENETIAN BLONDE, Booklist writes: "Vintage charmers...wonderful noir dialogue...simply splendid entertainments." A MASTERPIECE! - Children's Book World The Entertainer and the Dybbuk Fleischman's latest novel bristles with bitter humor. A second rate ventriloquist is possessed by a ghost -- a sharp-tongued Jewish dybbuk. The twelve year old boy had been murdered by Nazis during the Second World War. He has returned to seek revenge, and needs the ventriloquist to make his plan work. Three starred reviews: Winner of a Sydney Taylor Award. "Belongs in every collection," says The School Library Journal. The White Elephant In Old Siam, a boy is punished with the gift of a rare white elephant. Punished? "Fleischman, a Newbery medalist, excels in this funny, heart-warming tale..." The Washington Post ESCAPE! The Story of the Great Houdini Houdini is seeing stars! FOUR starred reviews. * "A teenage conjuror and former vaudevillian himself, Fleischman brings an insider's sensibility to Houdini's story..." - Publishers Weekly * "What do you get when you put two prestidigitators, one a spellbinding escape artist, the other a magician with words, into a black hat and wave the wand? Abracadabra - a feat that's black magic." - Kirkus Reviews * "Engaging and fascinating" - SChool Lbrary Journal * Booklist "Death-defying escapes, séance secrets, never-before-seen photographs - it's all here in print!" - The Horn Book Oversize paperback edition now available. THE GIANT RAT OF SUMATRA: or Pirates Galore Fleischman's latest historical adventure "features pirates, bandits, romance and revenge," all set in the lively rancho world of 1846 San Diego and the war with Mexico. "The novel moves at a breakneck pace, with background about the fascinating historical period woven in between jewel thefts, duels, and narrow escapes....punctuated by Fleischman's spirited prose and colorful dialogue." - School Library Journal THE WHIPPING BOY Winner of the 1987 Newbery Medal Notable Book, American Library Association Best Books, School Library Journal Illustrated by Peter Sis "An 18th century tale about the escapades of a resourceful orphan and a spoiled young prince...Full of adventure, suspense, humor, and lively characters." - The New York Times. "A rollicking tale of adventure and mistaken identity." - Kirkus Reviews "A top-notch read-aloud." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Beneath the surface entertainment, the story also speaks of courage, friendship and trust." - The Horn Book Made into a film with George C. Scott Produced as a musical by the Seattle Children's Theatre, with play and lyrics by Sid Fleischman DISAPPEARING ACT "Fleischman again unleashes his literary sleight-of-hand, dispensing laughs, a lickety-split plot, (and) vivid descriptions....If the shenanigans sound as frothy as a double cappuccino, the audience likely won't care, for with Fleischman on hand as barista, the recipe for effervescent fun is practically guaranteed." - Publishers Weekly A young brother and sister on the run from a mysterious stalker "find refuge and rescue among the eclectic and eccentric characters of Venice Beach...Fleischman serves up an agreeable stew... and keeps the reader's attention focused on the plot, which leaps about good-naturedly and wraps up happily for all....Good, quick, and smart fun -- definitely." - Kirkus Reviews BO & Mzzz MAD "Take one orphaned boy, send him to relatives with whom his family has been feuding for generations, add a long-lost gold mine and a pair of no-good, lowdown dirty rascals and voila - the stage is set for a classic Fleischman tale...Readers can just sit back, relax and watch a master at work." * - Starred review, American Library Association's Booklist A CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS Illustrated by Marilyn Hafner "A half dozen newly minted tall tales chronicle the merry havoc wreaked by a 'no-account little tornado' that touches down on Barefoot Mountain...Fleischman displays his nimble wit...(Hafner's) jaunty watercolor and pen-and-ink vignettes create a jaunty counterpoint." * - Starred review, Publisher's Weekly BANDIT'S MOON Illustrated by Jos. A. Smith "Classic Sid Fleischman: a quick read, with lots of twists, wonderful phrasing, historical integrity, and a bit of the tall tale thrown in." * - Starred review,School Library Journal "A spirited novel set against the California Gold Rush...All the trademarks of one of Fleischman's rollicking yarns are here, from treachery aplenty and multiple cases of mistaken identity to colorful rascals - all delivered with a double helping of humor. Fueled by brisk dialogue and lively descriptions, the story moves as swiftly as a whitewater stream, carrying readers along for an exhilirating ride." * - Starred review, Publisher's Weekly THE 13th FLOOR: A GHOST STORY Illustrated by Peter Sis "How often do you find a comic novel about triskaidekaphobia - fear of the number 13? Here's one. Buddy Stebbins, recently orphaned, goes to investigate the 13th floor of the Zachary building and time-trips into an amazing adventure." - The New York Times "Liberally laced with dry wit and thoroughly satisfying - readers could hardly ask for more." * - Starred review, Publisher's Weekly "...A thorougly entertaining page turner." - School Library Journal BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON! Illustrated by Edor von Schmidt The classic comic novel of the California Gold Rush. Widely read in 4th grade Gold Rush studies. Made into a Disney film, retitled Bullwhip Griffin. Gold Medal, Boy's Club of America Spur Award, Western Writers of America California Reading Initiative Selection "Praiseworthy has the ingenuity, the exuberance, and the charm of a tall-tale hero. A delectable story, told and illustrated with zest and gusto the the very last page." - The Horn Book "A delightful spoof." - Book Week Published by Little, Brown & Company, 3 Center Plaza, Boston, MA 02108 JIM UGLY Illustrated by Jos A. Smith Notable book, American Library Association Jake inherits a dog that is half wolf. "The climax and resolution make for a wonderfully improbably, mesquite flavored farce...made vivid by Fleischman's command of simile and metaphor." * - Starred review, School Library Journal "Fleischman wields his magic pen once again in a fast-moving, picaresque adventure...applause, applause for a great performance." - The Horn Book THE MIDNIGHT HORSE Illustrated by Peter Sis Notable book, American Library Association. Best Book, School Library Journal Parent's Choice A wood spirit, the Hey Hey Man, turns a pile of hay into a magical horse. "A neatly crafted gem - a fine bit of entertainment." * - Starred review, ALA Booklist "Sid Fleischman at his magical best." * - Starred review, School Library Journal "A mixture of tall tale, folk tale, and downright magic." - The Horn Book THE ABRACADABRA KID: A WRITER'S LIFE Pick of the Lists, American Bookseller BCCB Blue Ribbon School Library Journal Best Book of the Year NCTE/CLA Notable Book in the Language Arts A Children's Book of the Year, Child Study Association New York ALA Notable Book "Newbery Medalist Fleischman seems to have been keeping his best trick up his sleeve all these years: himself. Funny, poignant, insightful and thoroughly entertaining." * - Starred review, Publishers Weekly "From cover to cover, a treat." * - Starred review, Booklist ALA Booklist Best Book for Young Adults Editor's Choice, Booklist THE SCAREBIRD Illustrated by Peter Sis Redbook Children's Picturebook Award Lonesome John's only friend is a scruffy scarecrow until an unwelcome stranger comes along. "Together Mr. Fleischman and Mr. Sis have created a picture book that is, in its own offhand way, a seamless work of art." - New York Times "The gentle humor of this unusual story should endear it to picture-book audiences...a lovely book." - Pointer, Kirkus Reviews "Artful..." * - Starred review, Booklist HUMBUG MOUNTAIN Illustrated by Eric von Schmidt A Nation Book Award Nominee Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Best Book, School Library Journal Best Book for Young Adults, American Library Association. Starred reviews, Booklist and School Library Jounral. "Trickery, villainy, hairbreath escapes...The language is peppery and picturesque, the storytelling irresistably paced, the elaborate plot worked out with consummate precision." The Horn Book Originally published by Little, Brown, Boston. Paperback edition: Dell Yearling. MR MYSTERIOUS & COMPANY illustrated by Eric von Schmidt The comic adventures of a magician and his family giving shows from a covered wagon in the Old West. "Skillfully written...wholly delightful...Not only funny but truly humorous. It is hard to imagine a child who would not enjoy it." - The Horn Book CHANCY AND THE GRAND RASCAL Illustrated by Eric von Schmidt Separated from his family during the Civil War, Chancy sets out to find his young sisters and brother. "One of the finest and funniest juvenile books to be written in a long while...this is recommended reading for all who love to laugh." - New York Times "Sid Fleischman is a master of the robust and garrulous tall tale. It's a romp." - Saturday Review THE GHOST IN THE NOONDAY SUN Illustrated by Peter Sis This swashbuckling tale of pirates, ghosts and trasure begins with the blast: "In which the wind is howling and through the door comes Captain Scratch, a villain if I ever saw one." "...distinguished by originality, humor and saltiness of style." - The Horn Book "A gold Captain Kidd medal to the author for a story that's pure gold!" - Publisher's Weekly Made into a film with Peter Sellers playing the role of Captain Scratch.   THE MCBROOM STORIES Illustrated by Walter Lorraine Quentin Blake Amy Wummer and others "Hilarious." - Booklist "An A+ for humor...chock-full of nonsense, narrow escapes and absurd situations." - Boston Globe The ten stories in which Josh McBroom recounts the TALL TALE events on his fabulously rich one-acre farm have appeared in many editions with many illustrators. These comedies have been anthologized in some thirty-five school textbooks. Available in both hard and soft cover from Price Stern Sloan, a member of Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, are: McBroom Tells the Truth, McBroom Tells a Lie, McBroom's Ghost and McBroom the Rainmaker. Illustrator: Amy Wummer. Greenwillow Books has published two collections in both hard and soft cover:   McBROOM'S WONDERFUL ONE-ACRE FARM This collection, with Quentin Blake illustrations, is comprised of three stories: McBroom Tells the Truth, McBroom and the Big Wind, and McBroom's Ear. HERE COMES McBROOM! A second collection, again illustrated by Quentin Blake, is comprised of three more tales: McBroom the Rainmaker, McBroom's Ghost and McBroom's Zoo. Other stories in the series, in Little, Brown editions, with superb Walter Lorraine illustrations are: McBroom and the Great Race, McBroom and the Beanstalk and McBroom's Almanac. THE GHOST ON SATURDAY NIGHT Illustrated by Laura Cornell The ghost of Crookneck John, a notorious outlaw, gets loose. "A story hard to beat for exuberance of language, suspense and fun." - Publishers Weekly JINGO DJANGO Pronounced "Jingo Jango". It would be tipping something important to the story to reveal why there is a "D" in "Django". A robust tale of mysterious identity, snorting villains and a whale's tooth. "A round of applause for Sid Flesichman! His wit and ability to create rollicking situations and comic characters reaches new heights in Jingo Django." - Publisher's Weekly "This is vintage Fleischman...the work of a rare kind of storyteller, full of inventiveness, vivid writing, and genuinely comic characters," - Washington Post HOME | BIOGRAPHY | Q & A | BOOK LIST | AWARDS | TIPS FOR WRITERS | MAGIC!

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