Firefly Hollow - Alison McGhee

Firefly Hollow

By: Alison McGhee, Christopher Denise (Illustrator)

Paperback | 16 August 2016

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Firefly. Cricket. Vole. Peter. Can four creatures from four very different Nations help one another find their ways in a world that can feel oh-so-big? Delve into this "wise and lovely reading adventure" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) in the tradition of Charlotte's Web and The Rats of NIMH, from the author of the New York Times bestselling Someday.

"Firefly Hollow will set your heart aglow" (ALA Booklist, starred review).

Firefly doesn't merely want to fly, she wants to touch the moon. Cricket doesn't merely want to sing about baseball, he wants to catch. When these two little creatures with big dreams wander out of Firefly Hollow, refusing to listen to their elders, they find themselves face-to-face with the one creature they were always told to stay away froma giant.

But Peter is a Miniature Giant. They've always been told that a Miniature Giant is nothing but a Future Giant, but this one just isn't quite as big or as scary as the other Giants. Peter has a dream of his own, as well as memories to escape. He is overwhelmed with sadness, and a summer with his new unlikely friends Firefly and Cricket might be just what he needs. Can these friends' dreams help them overcome the past?

Firefly Hollow is nothing short of enchanting, reminding us all that the very best friend is the one who encourages you to achieve your dreams. Full-color tip-in illustrations and dozens of black-and-white drawings provide added glow.
Industry Reviews
*"Illustrations reminiscent of The Wind in the Willows further enhance a wise and lovely reading adventure. This sweet and memorable tale deserves both a sequel and a film version." -"Kirkus Reviews," STARRED REVIEW *"Each of the hollow's nations is richly imagined, as are their respective ambassadors. Brimming with adventure, friendship, loss, and courage, this story will set your heart aglow." -"Booklist," STARRED REVIEW *"The book's portrayal of the world as an exciting but dangerous place filled with huge human "artifacts" (all warmly evoked in Denise's illustrations) will tickle readers' fancies, and the poignant conclusion may cause a few tears to be shed." -"Publishers Weekly, "STARRED REVIEW *"Fans of Kate DiCamillo and E.B. White will enjoy this charming tale of unlikely inter-species friendships." -"School Library Journal, "STARRED REVIEW

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