Richard Deaver

Broschiertes Buch

Wally & Sid - Crackpots At-Large

A Pest at Wiseacre Farms

Herausgeber: Maas Davis, Ellie

Beschreibung

A small, but clever troublemaker is creating havoc at Wiseacre Farms, where there always seems to be a catastrophe waiting to happen. Chock-full of laughter, chaos and craziness, this farm-fresh comedic adventure follows Wally & Sid, and their hilariously unforgettable friends, on a journey filled with laugh-out-loud humor, lots of heart, and genuine fun. Wally & Sid are not the sharpest tools in the garden shed, and certainly no strangers to chaos. The comical misadventures of these two practical jokers turn into days filled with hilarious mishaps and mischief. Now there is a pest, a bad seed if you will, causing problems, who is not even trying to hide that he's the culprit. The pressure is building, so will they be able to come up with a plan to stop him? Or will their tiny tormenter continue to prove he's smarter and craftier than Wally & Sid? Become immersed in this action-packed, magical story of optimism and friendship, imaginative pranks and pranksters, and a diverse cast of characters that includes a 300 year old magician and his rabbit, a Latina florist in full Dia de los Muertos splendor, a special-needs ice cream vendor, an expressionless Tiki, a private eye, a wonky purveyor of poop, and of course, Wally & Sid. Oh, and a sly and cunning pest! Beautifully illustrated, this tale of wonderfully quirky creatures offers a generous dose of home grown hilarity for kids of all ages. This is not your typical hero’s journey tale.

Autor

Before author Richard Deaver created the unusual world of 'Wally & Sid', he used his overactive imagination to create award-winning, immersive themed experiences for parks and attractions. Born and raised in California's Central Valley, when he wasn't exploring the wide-open spaces or playing in trees, Richard had his nose in a book, and in many cases, acted out their stories. Being young and impressionable, this obviously did not include romance novels. Even as a young, precocious and sometimes mischievous lad whose own grandfather called 'contrary', he developed his unique brand of humor influenced by 'The Three Stooges', 'Looney Tunes', and 'Mad Magazine'. Always scribbling on anything he could find, from homework, tests, and even his schoolbooks (much to the chagrin of his teachers and parents) the constant doodling of this self-taught artist continues even now whenever he goes to any restaurant with paper 'tablecloths' and crayons, leaving others at the table to question his mental health as they discuss important topics of the day. His first children's book, 'A Pest at Wiseacre Farms', introduced humankind to the wacky and popular 'Wally & Sid' characters; two anthropomorphic 'plants in cracked clay pots' that are constantly creating chaos wherever they go. Deaver's second book, 'Wally & Sid - Crackpots At-Large' is a compilation of laugh-out-loud Daily and Sunday comic strips based on 'Wally & Sid' and their off-beat friends. From the self-deprecating wit of the author, Richard Deaver to the relentless pranks and practical jokes cooked up by the entire cast of peculiar characters, the addictively humorous 'Wally & Sid - Crackpots At-Large' will remind you of comic strips and graphic novels like 'Calvin and Hobbes' and 'Pearls Before Swine.' Wally, a sweet, lovably naïve friend-to-all, is very gullible and usually the target of his brother, Sid's, pranks and sarcastic jabs. Sid is cool. Sid is confident. Sid's a know-it-all, but Wally does turn the tables every once in a while at Sid's expense. They're both at the mercy of the sharp-witted author who creates chaos at every turn, and in the 'Wally & Sid' comic strips, often joins in the fun to remind them whose boss. This doesn't always turn out very well for him. Through an off-beat mix of words gracing richly illustrated, full-color images, Deaver's 'Wally & Sid' comic strips embody the eccentric mind of a clearly delusional cartoonist with visions of grandeur and total world domination. His books are filled with humorous schemes, often disastrous high-octane action, and zany quips as they careen off the page taking the reader along on their latest escapades filled with belly laughs, snickers, cackles, and giggles. 'A Pest at Wiseacre Farms', and 'Wally & Sid - Crackpots At-Large' will take you on a journey of chaos, with sometimes snarky, but often tender words, all gift-wrapped in raucous, merciless pranks. Both books offer: ¿ Richly illustrated, full-color drawings ¿ The unique wit of author, Richard Deaver ¿ A bevy of amusingly eccentric characters as supporting cast ¿ Humor and entertainment for kids of all ages including teen and young adult readers

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Treetopolis Storyteller Press
• Seitenzahl: 42
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. April 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 186g
• ISBN-13: 9781732162112
• ISBN-10: 1732162115
• Artikelnr.: 52370160