The Very Last Castle: A Picture Book

Jonker, Travis

ISBN 10: 1419725742 / ISBN 13: 9781419725746

Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.1419725742.A

Synopsis:

A story about overcoming fear of the unknown, trying new things, and reaching out to make new friends, The Very Last Castle shows that bravery comes in packages both big and small.

 

"A lovely story about courage and community with a darling protagonist” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

 

A curious little girl watches the man who guards the last castle in town. Every time she passes by him, she tries to catch his eye. While the other townspeople fear what may be locked up inside the mysterious castle, the girl finally gets up the courage to knock on the door and find out what’s really behind the gate.

 

“Minimal, unadorned text mixes with watercolor and pen-and-ink pictures to create an appealing protagonist who has an admirable, self-possessed curiousness and always wears big yellow boots―readers can almost hear her clomping confidently through the pages.” ―Publishers Weekly
 

About the Author: Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian and creator of 100 Scope Notes, a kidlit blog hosted by School Library Journal. He was a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. Jonker lives with his wife and two children in Zeeland, Michigan.

Mark Pett is the author/illustrator of many books for children, including This Is My Book! and The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes. Before books, Pett created comic strips. He lives in Utah.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Very Last Castle: A Picture Book
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Pett, Mark
Condition: acceptable