The Knights Of The Kitchen Table

Scieszka, Jon & Lane Smith

ISBN 10: 0670836222 / ISBN 13: 9780670836222

Published by The Viking Press, New York, NY, 1991

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Fine in a fine DJ. ; Signed by the author on the frontis page; Time Warp Trio; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 64 p.; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 37613

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Synopsis: Joe receives a magic book for his birthday present from his uncle. Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported to a time when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons, and vile-smelling giants roamed the land.

About the Author: Multiple award-winning author Jon Scieszka grew up in Flint, Michigan, the second oldest and the nicest of six boys. Jon went to school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana where he was a Lieutenant; Albion College in Michigan where he studied to be a doctor; and Columbia University in New York, where he received an M.F.A. in fiction. He taught elementary school in New York for ten years in a variety of positions. He is the author of many books for children including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (illustrated by Lane Smith), the Caldecott Honor book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (illustrated by Lane Smith), and Math Curse (illustrated by Lane Smith).  In addition to his work as an author, Jon also runs a web-based literacy program called Guys Read” that is designed to encourage boys, particularly reluctant readers, to get involved with books. In 2008, Jon was named the country’s first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a joint effort of the Library of Congress and the Children’s Book Council. During his two-year role as Ambassador, he acted as a spokesperson for children’s literature, speaking to groups of parents, teachers, and children to encourage the importance of reading. You can visit Jon online at www.jsworldwide.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Knights Of The Kitchen Table
Publisher: The Viking Press, New York, NY
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
Illustrator: Illustrated by Smith, Lane
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.