Piggins (Paperback)
| Author: Jane/ Dyer Yolen | Illustrator: Jane Dyer |
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN-10: 0152616861
ISBN-13: 9780152616861
Sku: 30019904
Publish Date: 2/1/1992
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 10H x 8.5L x 0.25T
Pages:
32
Age Range:
9 to 12
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Trit-trot, trit-trot. That is the sound of Piggins, the butler at 47 The Meadows, going up the stairs. He has shined the silver teapot so well he can see his snout in it. (from the first line)
| During a dinner party, the lights go out and Mrs. Reynards beautiful diamond necklace is stolen, but Piggins the butler quickly discovers the real thief *Author: Yolen, Jane/ Dyer, Jane (ILT) *Publication Date: 1992/02/28 *Binding Type: Paperback *Grade Level: 1-2 *Language: English *Depth: 0.25 *Width: 8.50 *Height: 10.00 |
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From the Publisher: In the first of three mystery books involving the very proper butler for the foxy Mr. and Mrs. Reynard, Piggins is called on to solve the mystery of the disappearing diamond. A delightful caper sure to keep young readers guessing. Full color throughout. Piggins the butler solves the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. Reynard’s diamond lavaliere with the help of a delightful set of characters. “One of a kind--and sure to provide a great deal of fun for many readers and listeners.”--School Library Journal |
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Piggins the pig is a very proper English butler who works for Mr. and Mrs. Reynard, a pair of foxes. In addition to being an excellent butler, Piggins is also an expert at solving mysteries. Will he be able to discover which of the Reynard's dinner guests have stolen Mrs. Reynard's diamond necklace? Colored pencil and watercolor illustrations accompany the text.
Piggins the pig is a very proper English butler who works for Mr. and Mrs. Reynard, a pair of foxes. In addition to being an excellent butler, Piggins is also an expert at solving mysteries. Will he be able to discover which of the Reynard's dinner guests have stolen Mrs. Reynard's diamond necklace? Colored pencil and watercolor illustrations accompany the text.
Author Bio
Jane Yolen
Multifaceted author Jane Yolen spent her childhood in New York City, Virginia, and California. She attended Smith College, and after graduation began working at the Knopf publishing company. Yolen writes for adults, young adults, and children. Her first book for children, PIRATES IN PETTICOATS, was published in 1963. Her son, musician Adam Stemple, frequently collaborates with her on the songs that appear in her books. Jane Yolen is admired for her skill as an author, poet, playwright, and anthologist.
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