Willy the Wizard - Softcover

Browne, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763619787 ISBN 13: 9780763619787

Publisher: Candlewick, 2003

Synopsis

Hans Christian Andersen Medal winner Anthony Browne brings his polished artwork to another humorous, heartwarming tale about the charming chimp and his unexpected success.

Calling all soccer fans! WILLY THE WIZARD finds the hapless chimp longing to play but unable to afford a uniform. When a mysterious stranger gives Willy a pair of old-fashioned soccer shoes, Willy discovers he has superstar skills. But is the magic in the shoes - or in Willy?

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

ne's mild-mannered chimp teams up with a group of gorilla soccer stars in his first new picture-book appearance in five years.  Willy has much to overcome.  Not only is he a midget next to his burly teammates, he is convinced that his skill at soccer is due to a pair of magic shoes--which he forgets on the day of the big game!   How the irrepressible Willy finds the confidence to lead the gorillas to victory will have everyone cheering. "Willy is a winner with surefire appeal for anyone who wonders if attaining a goal is possible."--(starred review) School Library Journal
From the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover:

Willy is a winner with surefire appeal for anyone who wonders if attaining a goal is possible."--(starred review) School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0763619787
• ISBN 13: 9780763619787
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Browne Anthony