When an invitation to join Miss Emily in the garden appears, Mattie, Ned, Sally, and Mac know they're in for some fun because Miss Emily -- Emily Dickinson to the rest of us -- always has a surprise in store for her young friends. And today's may be the biggest adventure yet.
In Burleigh Muten's suspenseful story, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Matt Phelan, Mac, the youngest member of the group, tells what happens when a reclusive poet and her band of pretend Gypsies wait for the midnight circus train to arrive.
"Mutén’s free verse moves apace, capturing both the romance of the adventure and the plain beauty we associate with Dickinson’s poetry. For their part, Phelan’s graphite sketches, each identified by the line of text it depicts, convey an atmosphere of old-fashioned zeal. Based on actual relationships and events, this fantastical outing will foster curious readers’ imaginations." -- Thom Barthelmess, Booklist
Recommended Age | 7 - 10 |
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Author | Burleigh Muten |
Illustrator | Matt Phelan |
ISBN | 0763657344 |
Publication Date | Mar 25, 2014 |
Publisher | Candlewick |
Language | English |