The Tar Pit - Softcover

Seidler, Tor

3.18

11 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0374474524 ISBN 13: 9780374474522

Publisher: Sunburst, 1991

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Unpopular Edward Small, Jr. believes that his only friend, an imaginary dinosaur named Alexander, lives in a nearby tar pit, but what the "tar pit" really contains is the seed of a great adventure that changes Edward's life

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About the Author:

Born in Littleton, New Hampshire, Tor Seidler grew up in Vermont and later, Seattle, Washington, in both of which places his parents were involved in the theater. Encouraged by his family's love of the arts, Mr. Seidler studied English literature at Stanford University, and at the age of twenty-seven his first book, The Dulcimer Boy, was published, launching his celebrated career as a writer.

Over the past twenty years, Mr. Seidler has become one of the most important voices in children's fiction with such classics as, A Rat's Tale, The Wainscott Weasel, an ALA Notable Book, Terpin, and Mean Margaret, which was selected as a finalist for the National Book Award in 1997. He currently lives in New York City.

From Publishers Weekly:

According to PW , "This is a thoughtful, well-constructed novel of a boy leading a life of quiet desperation. He is empowered . . . by locating his own compassionate core that allows him, and those around him, to be human." Ages 10-up.
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