Ultra-violet catastrophe! Or, The unexpected walk with Great-Uncle Magnus Pringle
by Margaret Mahy, Brian Froud
published
1975
by Parents' Magazine Press
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binding
Hardcover
isbn
0819307491
(isbn13: 9780819307491)
description
Sally's walk with Great-Uncle Magnus brings pleasure to both, but horrifies fastidious Aunt Anne.
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One of my very favorite picture books when I was younger! Everyone should have a Great-Uncle Magnus in their lives!!!
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My mother first read this to me, and I was lucky enough to find a copy at a library book sale. If you can lay your hands on one, do! The story is enchanting, but the illustrations by Brian Froud (of Pressed Faeries fame) are what make this an exceptional picture book. You'll find yourself saying Seismological Singularity! at odd moments...
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Possibly the absolute best children's book of all time.
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Sweet story about a kid connecting with a kindred-spirit adult, having muddy, tree-climbing outdoor fun, like all kids should.
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