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Highlights
- "A funny space adventure that spoofs Star Wars while providing an easy-to-read story.
- 4-8 Years
- 8.44" x 5.8" Paperback
- 64 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
- Series Name: Commander Toad
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About the Book
"Originally published in 1985 by Coward-McCann"--T.p. verso.Book Synopsis
"A funny space adventure that spoofs Star Wars while providing an easy-to-read story." --Booklist When Commander Toad and the crew of the Star Warts learn that a disaster has struck and asteroid, they race across the galaxy to the rescue. But it's hard to figure out just what is wrong, especially when there is a language barrier between the Star Warts crew and the pigeon inhabitants of the dis-asteroid. A hero is needed, but is even intrepid Commander Toad brave enough to save the day? Fans of DK Readers: LEGO Star Wars, Tom Angleberger's Origami Yoda, and silliness will toad-ally love Commander Toad!From the Back Cover
When Commander Toad and the crew of the Star Warts learn that a disaster has struck an asteroid, they race across the galaxy to the rescue. But it's hard to figure out just what is wrong, especially when there is a language barrier between the Star Warts crew and the pigeon inhabitants of the disasteroid. A hero is needed, but is even the intrepid Commander Toad brave enough to save the situation?Review Quotes
"Yolen treats beginning readers to another episode in the adventuresome life of the lovable Commander Toad. . . . Independent readers will enjoy the latest adventure." --School Library Journal
About the Author
Jane Yolen is an author of children's books, fantasy, and science fiction, including Owl Moon, The Devil's Arithmetic, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? She is also a poet, a teacher of writing and literature, and a reviewer of children's literature. She has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Jane Yolen's books and stories have won the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the Jewish Book Award, the World Fantasy Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award among many others.Dimensions (Overall): 8.44 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .21 Inches (D)
Weight: .28 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 64
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Series Title: Commander Toad
Publisher: Puffin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Jane Yolen
Language: English
Street Date: July 16, 1996
TCIN: 76982407
UPC: 9780698114043
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-5550
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.28 pounds
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