{"product_id":"the-tale-of-angelino-brown-isbn-9780763695637","title":"The Tale of Angelino Brown","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this hilarious yet touching story from the masterful David Almond, life takes a surprising turn after a bus driver finds a tiny boy angel in his pocket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you believe in angels? Bert and Betty Brown do, because Bert discovered one in his shirt pocket the other day while he was driving his bus. All of a sudden they had a little boy of their very own to care for — how heavenly! Bert and Betty’s friends think Angelino is lovely. So do Nancy and Jack and Alice from school. But the Head Teacher, Mrs. Mole, is not so sure. Neither is Professor Smellie. And who is the mysterious Man in Black who claims to be a School Inspector? Or the big, lumbering Basher Malone? What could all these sneaky adults possibly have against such a perfect little angel?Angelino Brown—an actual angel—finds a home and grows into a real boy in Almond's latest. Almond's not-overly-reverent look at the transformative power of a pure heart is both sweet and broad-humored...A wise and tender comical adventure.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis charming story weaves slapstick humor and fart jokes with passages of surprising beauty and depth, hinting at darker troubles without sacrificing child-appropriate levity...A quirky addition to middle grade shelves.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a style reminiscent of Roald Dahl, with over-the-top baddies and determined young heroes and heroines, this narrative at times speaks directly to the reader, encouraging them to think about the underlying themes that are portrayed, sometimes subtly. Particularly relevant is the issue of bullies, what makes them, and what can change them. Smith’s illustrations add to the fun, and despite the levity, there’s depth here that will generate discussion as well as giggles.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cb\u003eDavid Almond \u003c\/b\u003ehas received numerous awards, including a Hans Christian Andersen Award, a Carnegie Medal, two Whitbread Awards, an Eleanor Farjeon Award, and a Michael L. Printz Award. He is known worldwide as the author of \u003ci\u003eSkellig, Clay, \u003c\/i\u003eand many other novels and stories, including \u003ci\u003eHarry Miller’s Run, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Salvatore Rubbino; \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Swam with Piranhas, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Oliver Jeffers; \u003ci\u003eThe Savage, Slog’s Dad, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMouse Bird Snake Wolf, \u003c\/i\u003eall\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Dave McKean; and \u003ci\u003eMy Dad’s a Birdman \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Climbed Into the Moon,\u003c\/i\u003e both\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Polly Dunbar. David Almond lives in England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex T. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of more than twenty books for children, including the best-selling Claude series of early readers. He lives in England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302634934501,"sku":"NP9780763695637","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763695637.jpg?v=1767741767","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-tale-of-angelino-brown-isbn-9780763695637","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}