Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen. fiction fantasy horror middle grade hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. 246 pages first pub 2015 ISBN/UID: 9781910200872. All he has to do is say "Yes." But "yes" is a powerful word. If you liked 'Skeleton Man,' try these next. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to "fix" the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. The Global Reading Challenge is a reading incentive program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. Ethan’s dad is a comic artist whose greatest creation, the mutant superhero Kren, brought him fame and glory. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp's nest looming ominously from the eaves. Kenneth Oppel, Sydney Smith (Illustrations) 4.04. But for Steve, it's just another season of worries. For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. " The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory." ? The New York Times Book Review Steve just wants to save his baby brother?but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel's ( Silverwing, The Boundless ) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews.
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