The Widow's Broom - 25th Edition by Chris Van Allsburg (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A 25th anniversary edition of the enchanting story by a two-time Caldecott Medalist about a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A 25th anniversary edition of the enchanting story of a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden.</b> <p/> Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. "It's dangerous," they say. But Minna appreciates the broom's help. She enjoys its quiet company. But one day two children get taught a well-deserved lesson by the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evil spirit. Minna is obligated to give up her dear companion. <p/> Chris Van Allsburg, master of the mysterious, brings this tale to life with moody and memorable pictures that will haunt readers long after the book's covers are closed--now in a new edition to celebrate this beloved book's twenty-fifth anniversary.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Van Allsburg explores the nature of good and evil in this unearthly tale of a witch's broom that has fallen from the sky with its witch still on it . . . Enchanting. Booklist, ALA, Starred Review <p/>...you won't be able to put this broom away any more than Minna Shaw could. It will sweep the boards twelve months of the year. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <p/>...will evoke pleasurable shudders... Publishers Weekly <p/>...Althought not strictly for Halloween, may turn out to be as much a part of that holiday as Polar Express is of Christmas. School Library Journal<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Chris Van Allsburg</b> is the winner of two Caldecott Medals for <i>Jumanji </i>and <i>The Polar Express</i>, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for <i>The Garden of Abdul Gasazi</i>. The author and illustrator of numerous books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com.
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