Danny, Who Fell in a Hole - Hardcover

Fagan, Cary

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9781554983117: Danny, Who Fell in a Hole

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ISBN 10: 1554983118 ISBN 13: 9781554983117

Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2013

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Danny’s parents have always been a bit flaky, but this time they have gone too far! Their latest plan to follow their dreams means Danny and his older brother will spend six months in Banff (wherever that is) and six months in New York City. Furious, Danny runs out of the house and straight into a very, very large hole. When it appears that help is not on the way, Danny becomes a subterranean Robinson Crusoe, creating shelter (garbage bag and paper clips), cereal (coffee creamer, rainwater, granola bars, and a few rogue raisins), and a washroom (a hole in a hole). His Man Friday has a long, earth-covered snout, a taste for beetles, and no eyes to speak of. Oh, and he also talks. His name is Mole, and he is excellent company until a snake appears, and Danny must save his new friend.

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About the Author:

Cary Fagan is the award-winning author of several books for children and adults, including Jacob Two-Two on the High Seas. Milan Pavlovic is an illustrator and graphic artist whose drawings, illustrations, paintings and comics have been published and exhibited internationally. He teaches at OCAD University and lives with his family in Toronto.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 3-6–Danny is the levelheaded member of his family. His brother is a creative musician, and his parents have decided to go their separate ways for a year or two to pursue their unrealized passions. This means that he has to leave the comforts of home to live in the Rocky Mountains while his mom bakes cheesecakes and then in New York City while his dad becomes an opera singer. To make matters worse, his parents have given away his beloved dog. Unable to absorb so much change at once, the child bolts from his house and lands at the bottom of a deep construction hole. There he meets an unlikely companion: a talking mole. With so much time to think, Danny matures in surprising ways. This title will grab many readers, who will easily relate to the completely unfair way in which Danny has been thrust into this new living situation by his parents. The talking mole infuses a dose of humor and unexpected whimsy, keeping the tale light and fun. Danny's resourcefulness during his misadventure adds a survival-story element that kids will enjoy. Black, white, and gray illustrations appear sporadically throughout and complement the simple, clear text. The story line will hold the attention of reluctant readers, while the subtle emotional maturation of the protagonist will spark thinking in all students.–Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DEα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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