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The Madman of Piney Woods (Scholastic Gold) - by Christopher Paul Curtis (Paperback)

The Madman of Piney Woods (Scholastic Gold) - by  Christopher Paul Curtis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Bestselling Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis delivers a powerful companion to his multiple award-winning ELIJAH OF BUXTON.<p></p><p>Benji and Red couldn't be more different. They aren't friends. They don't even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the Madman of Piney Woods be real?</p><p>In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in <i>Elijah of Buxton</i>. Here is another novel that will break your heart -- and expand it, too.</p><p>This critically acclaimed story by National Book Award finalist Christopher Paul Curtis joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes extra bonus content!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>Praise for <i>The Madman of Piney Woods: </i></b></p><p>* Humor and tragedy are often intertwined, and readers will find themselves sobbing and chuckling, sometimes in the same scene. -<i>Kirkus</i>, Starred Review</p><p>*. . . a delight, featuring the author's obvious love for his characters, his skillful use of sentiment, and his often hyperbolic humor . . . -<i>Booklist</i>, Starred Review</p><p>Heady stuff. Funny stuff. Smart stuff. Good stuff. Better get your hands on this stuff. -<i>School Library Journal</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Christopher Paul Curtis was awarded both a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor for his debut book, <i>The Watsons Go to Birmingham -- 1963</i>, and won the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award for his second book, <i>Bud, Not Buddy</i>. Mr. Curtis is also the author of the Golden Kite Award-winning <i>Bucking the Sarge</i>, as well as <i>Mr. Chickee's Funny Money</i>, <i>Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission</i>, and the Newbery Honor book <i>Elijah of Buxton</i>.

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